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5663 days ago

Hi Shannon, So glad to hear you\'re doing so well! Sorry we were\'nt able to get you up to Mi. for some recovery time, but hopefully you guys can make the trip ...Read more

Hi Shannon, So glad to hear you\'re doing so well! Sorry we were\'nt able to get you up to Mi. for some recovery time, but hopefully you guys can make the trip in the fall. Take care, hope to see you soon. Sandi

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5663 days ago

Good Morning Shannon Good for you. Am curious, did your weight final level off and did you start to regain some of the lost weight. I am doing my own rehab ...Read more

Good Morning Shannon Good for you. Am curious, did your weight final level off and did you start to regain some of the lost weight. I am doing my own rehab now, (treadmill), too hot to be outdoors. But do miss the commraderie. Keep it up. Fran

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5664 days ago

Hi Shannon, I\'m only 6 week post-op and enjoying rehab also. Unfortunately, I think I am heading back to work next week and will have to rehab on my own. ...Read more

Hi Shannon, I\'m only 6 week post-op and enjoying rehab also. Unfortunately, I think I am heading back to work next week and will have to rehab on my own. Glad you are doing so well. Keep it up, Kellie

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5664 days ago

Hello...Dr Schwartz was my surgeon at Loyola. How has your overall experience been?

Shannon Smithgot a new guestbook post

5664 days ago

HI Shannon, I also had valve replacment and my aorta repaired at Loyola Medical Center on May 27, 2010. It\'s hard finding other people who have gone through ...Read more

HI Shannon, I also had valve replacment and my aorta repaired at Loyola Medical Center on May 27, 2010. It\'s hard finding other people who have gone through this surgery. I\'m hoping this website will help with questions and experiences of others. Who was your surgeon?

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5698 days ago

Thanks for the info. I too had a problem with a high heart rate. It was 90-100 and I suspect higher at times. My cardiologist increased my metropropolal twice ...Read more

Thanks for the info. I too had a problem with a high heart rate. It was 90-100 and I suspect higher at times. My cardiologist increased my metropropolal twice before we got it in the 60-70 range. Have been told this is not unusual after valve surgery until your heart \"settles\' down to its\' new blood flow. When I go for my 6 month check in September I am hoping I can get the dosage decreased to what will work. So, that\'s my input, do hope it will be a temporary post op symptom for you. Fran

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5698 days ago

Hi Shannon Good for you about rehab. Just curious, did you lose any more weight and have you gained any of it back since your surgery? Fran

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5719 days ago

Hi Shannon Interesting about the weight loss. In the hospital with all the fluids they pumped into me, I was discharged weighing 16# more than my admission ...Read more

Hi Shannon Interesting about the weight loss. In the hospital with all the fluids they pumped into me, I was discharged weighing 16# more than my admission weight. And I was on a diuretic. After discharge my diuretic dosage was doubled till I shed the excess fluid weight. Then I lost 6 more pounds and am eating well and not dieting. So, it is a mystery.I am not at all an overweight person, but feel good at this lowered weight, so will see if the loss is permanent or not. Fran

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5720 days ago

Shannon, Glad to hear you are progressing. I did not have the heightened sense of smell you described, and did lose a little weight initially. Keep us update...nice ...Read more

Shannon, Glad to hear you are progressing. I did not have the heightened sense of smell you described, and did lose a little weight initially. Keep us update...nice to hear from you. Theresa Callanan

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5721 days ago

Good progress. Lots of raw foods will assist the healing but make you feel great. Raw food and fruit contain live enzymes so no drain on your body at all digesting. ...Read more

Good progress. Lots of raw foods will assist the healing but make you feel great. Raw food and fruit contain live enzymes so no drain on your body at all digesting. Any more information on the heightened Olfactory and body temp? Could it just be a refresh of those once constricted areas due to valve flow restriction all that time? Has your Blood pressure changed?

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5721 days ago

Happy 4th Shannon. Great progress report. Are you still using your spirometer? Now that I no longer use it I still practice deep breathing several times a day. ...Read more

Happy 4th Shannon. Great progress report. Are you still using your spirometer? Now that I no longer use it I still practice deep breathing several times a day. A habit that I hope will stay with me for years. Fran

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5727 days ago

Happy Monday, Shannon! I just know that your recovery is going well! Focus on the \"power foods\", I know those have sure kept me feeling fit! I am certain, ...Read more

Happy Monday, Shannon! I just know that your recovery is going well! Focus on the \"power foods\", I know those have sure kept me feeling fit! I am certain, knowing you, that with each passing day you will walk a little further! Pace yourself and remember you are on your way to a stronger and healthier YOU! Be Well, Cindy :o)

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5732 days ago

Hi Shannon It\'s great to be alive and well and I\'m glad you felt well enough to go out and celebrate it. Take care. Cheryl, Ontario

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5732 days ago

Hi Shannon What an experience to be out alone walking. No traffic, no people. I assume you live in a safe neighborhood and you have your cell phone with you? ...Read more

Hi Shannon What an experience to be out alone walking. No traffic, no people. I assume you live in a safe neighborhood and you have your cell phone with you? Good progress. Fran

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5733 days ago

Shannon, Glad to be able to read your \"progress notes\" - sounds like you\'re doing well! Keep up the good work! Micki

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5734 days ago

50 hours!!! AAAHAHHHH We lost power for all of 1 minute. Mary said that for every day you are in the hospital it takes you 1 week to get back to \'yourself\' ...Read more

50 hours!!! AAAHAHHHH We lost power for all of 1 minute. Mary said that for every day you are in the hospital it takes you 1 week to get back to \'yourself\' from before the surgery. At least you are 1 week to the good already!! Bonnie

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5734 days ago

Hi Shannon Glad you\'ve had your power reinstated, especially if it\'s good and hot there. It\'s important to keep your spirits up and this is where your ...Read more

Hi Shannon Glad you\'ve had your power reinstated, especially if it\'s good and hot there. It\'s important to keep your spirits up and this is where your patience is going to have to come in. I don\'t think any of us really understand what it is like to get up and get going after heart surgery - the body just doesn\'t comply. Keeping you in my prayers. Cheryl, Ontario

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5734 days ago

Wow Shannon that\'s a very long time with no power. We lost power too but only for a 5 hours so after reading your post, we have nothing to complain about! ...Read more

Wow Shannon that\'s a very long time with no power. We lost power too but only for a 5 hours so after reading your post, we have nothing to complain about! Glad to hear your following to a \"T\" as in Terrific!!!! Way to go:) It was great seeing you again. Stay in touch love, Holly

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5734 days ago

Shannon, Did storms knock the power out? Perhaps this is a dumb question but I\'m from L.A. area and we don\'t lose power. That is just crazy. I hope you had ...Read more

Shannon, Did storms knock the power out? Perhaps this is a dumb question but I\'m from L.A. area and we don\'t lose power. That is just crazy. I hope you had somebody with you and wow, I can\'t believe you were without power for 50 hours. Sounds like you are a little farther along on the road to recovery and doing well. My surgery was June 10th so I it\'s fun watching you and seeing how you\'re progressing. Love your spunk. Amanda F

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5734 days ago

Good Morning Shannon Were you home alone during this long power outage? If like me, you weren\'t up to reading yet, it must have been a difficult time. Keep ...Read more

Good Morning Shannon Were you home alone during this long power outage? If like me, you weren\'t up to reading yet, it must have been a difficult time. Keep doing well and healing, the best is yet to come. Fran

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5734 days ago

Hi Shannon, Glad to hear you are getting better. Take it from me, please take it easy and don\'t push yourself until the dr\'s say it\'s ok. On the other ...Read more

Hi Shannon, Glad to hear you are getting better. Take it from me, please take it easy and don\'t push yourself until the dr\'s say it\'s ok. On the other hand, please listen to your body and let the dr know if you have any changes! I will continue to pray for your healing! Melany

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5736 days ago

Shannon, PLEASE,PLEASE, PLEASE listen to Janice & TAKE IT EASY1 This is the most important time in your life to do things RIGHT! Now is NOT the time to push ...Read more

Shannon, PLEASE,PLEASE, PLEASE listen to Janice & TAKE IT EASY1 This is the most important time in your life to do things RIGHT! Now is NOT the time to push yourself....that will come later ! XOXO, Bets

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5736 days ago

Hi Shannon Glad to hear how well you are feeling. Are you on Coumadin/Warfarin at all? I was just wondering about your taking Cranberry Juice and Green ...Read more

Hi Shannon Glad to hear how well you are feeling. Are you on Coumadin/Warfarin at all? I was just wondering about your taking Cranberry Juice and Green Tea because they were on my list of Vitamin K foods. I still ate things with Vit K in them, just watched the amounts. Wishing you continued great recovery. Cheryl, Ontario

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5737 days ago

Hi Shannon, I am so happy that your recovery is going so well. Keep it up! Kellie (MD)

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5737 days ago

Shannon, You must be so happy to be home. Your power foods sound wonderful. I am planning to make some \"power soup\" for your care package next week. Let ...Read more

Shannon, You must be so happy to be home. Your power foods sound wonderful. I am planning to make some \"power soup\" for your care package next week. Let me know when you are up for visitors. mia