You are always a good encourager to people, Steven. Good to see you posting. I put a link to what I believe is your original journal on one of your posts tonight. ...Read more
You are always a good encourager to people, Steven. Good to see you posting. I put a link to what I believe is your original journal on one of your posts tonight. And I think this is where your story lives:
https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/mystory/stevenahusted
hi i am coming up on my anniversary 4 years ago i got a bovine heart valve and it is doing fine i am praying for all the upcoming surgery's and all of us in ...Read more
hi i am coming up on my anniversary 4 years ago i got a bovine heart valve and it is doing fine i am praying for all the upcoming surgery's and all of us in recovery and i would like to recomend cardiac rehab to all who have just had surgery it really helps phase 2 and 3 phase 2 helps you get back on your feet and phase 3 you meet a lot of new friends plus it is good exercise your friend and heart valve patient steven a husted (popeye)
Susan Lynn Happy Anniversary! Totally agree about cardiac rehab!
Steve how long where you waiting for your surgery? Here I am in the waiting room. I have aortic stenosis. I am going every 6 months for my check up and my ...Read more
Steve how long where you waiting for your surgery? Here I am in the waiting room. I have aortic stenosis. I am going every 6 months for my check up and my echo gram.
I too fear this surgery. But, this room is great for everybody telling their experience of their journeys. Thanks, Marie
Steven A Husted hi Marie i was first told in jan. 2014 that i had a heart murmer i never knew i had and then my cardi ... Read more
Steven A Husted hi Marie i was first told in jan. 2014 that i had a heart murmer i never knew i had and then my cardiologist told me i had severe aortic stenosis and needed a aortic valve replaced in my heart which scared me to death and i wanted to put it off as long as i could i waited a month and had my cath done and my breathing got worse every day so in aug, 2014 i had another app. with my cardiologist and told him my breathing had got worse and he sent me to the hospital right away and three days later i had a new heart valve so i would not wait let your body tell you when to have it done check out some of my other posts
Hey Steven, did you go to cardiac rehab phrase 3 ? I am planning to start Monday, I went to phrase 2 really enjoyed it. I haven't been able to do any exercises ...Read more
Hey Steven, did you go to cardiac rehab phrase 3 ? I am planning to start Monday, I went to phrase 2 really enjoyed it. I haven't been able to do any exercises for the last 5 weeks because I had a broken rib. But I'm ready now. I was going 3 times sometimes 4 times a week, now I'm ready to start phrase 3, just wondering if you are anyone else have gone...
Wanda Mroz I've been in phase 3 for months and I love it. When I have no drama or can manage I go 3x a week. M ... Read more
Wanda Mroz I've been in phase 3 for months and I love it. When I have no drama or can manage I go 3x a week. Makes me feel better!💞
Steven A Husted yes i have been in phase 3 for almost 2 years and i enjoy it very much i have a friend who has been i ... Read more
Steven A Husted yes i have been in phase 3 for almost 2 years and i enjoy it very much i have a friend who has been in phase 3 for 23 years and he enjoys it also i think you will enjoy it it is good exercise and you have someone watching you all the time if you should have any trouble
Susan Lyons What are the phases of rehab? I have been told that my insurance will cover 36 visits to rehab. Must ... Read more
Susan Lyons What are the phases of rehab? I have been told that my insurance will cover 36 visits to rehab. Must be expensive to go for years.
Lila Richards I'm pretty sure that's all the visits my insurance will allow too!
Steven A Husted yes insurance and medicare only covers 36 visits you have to pay for phase 3 which is $60 a month and ... Read more
Steven A Husted yes insurance and medicare only covers 36 visits you have to pay for phase 3 which is $60 a month and a discount if you pay for the year and it covers your exercise and a heart monitor once a month and bp and heart rate each visit plus a nurse in case you need one that is what makes it better than a gym membership i really enjoy phase 3 of cardio rehab
Wanda Mroz I pay $135 for 3 months... less for six months or a year. Get bp and hr monitored before and after e ... Read more
Wanda Mroz I pay $135 for 3 months... less for six months or a year. Get bp and hr monitored before and after exercise and they are there all the time to help.
Steven A Husted yes it does make me feel better going to cardio rehab some states the price is a little different tha ... Read more
Steven A Husted yes it does make me feel better going to cardio rehab some states the price is a little different than what i stated and like Wanda said they check your bp and hr before and after each exercise and they are there all the time to help
Steven, it sounds like you went through your surgery and recovery alone. I'm so sorry if that was the case. But you are so generous to return here and post. ...Read more
Steven, it sounds like you went through your surgery and recovery alone. I'm so sorry if that was the case. But you are so generous to return here and post. Thank you! It is an encouragement to me, because I'm in that position, dealing with an upcoming surgery on my own, and your writing has helped me know that I can get through this. Do you have any tips on being alone in the hospital?
Steven A Husted thank you so much Catie B for your post on my guestbook yes it is hard going thru this journey on you ... Read more
Steven A Husted thank you so much Catie B for your post on my guestbook yes it is hard going thru this journey on your own but it is very possible as i said in my post i was scared to death of open heart surgery but as i started to read stories on this site and adams book it gave me confidence and the prayers of the friends i made on this site gave me a peace i could do this with god's help and he would see me thru this journey by my self but i had alot of help from the doctors and nurses and therapists so i did not have many family and friends to help me thru this journey i did have alot of new friends that were there to help me thru all the way and still do to this very day there were the doctors who did a great operation then there were the nurses who helped me get out of bed and walk then there were the nurses and therapists who helped me get my strenth back and the nurses and therapists who visited me at home and made sure i could do for myself at home then there was cardio rehab to get me into a exercise mode to keep me active and to keep my heart in good shape and because of that i am in cardio rehab phase 3 today and the beat goes on as far as being alone in the hospital i looked at it as a way to make alot of new friends you want to try to do what they tell you but you also want to listen to your own body if you have pain let them know and they will give you meds for it but dont over do it they may try to push you to walk and get you moving this is good but dont over do it in rehab you need to take your time time is a healer and you have been thru a major operation best wishes and prayers for you my heart sister if you want any more info just ask shusted333@aol.com ps i love your dog i had two just like that
Catie B Steve, thanks a million for your reply. Though it is a very big mountain to climb, it is necessary. I ... Read more
Catie B Steve, thanks a million for your reply. Though it is a very big mountain to climb, it is necessary. It sounds like you had all the people and resources you needed each step of the way. This group here really is supportive and encouraging. I am taking heart, knowing with the help of the medical folks, friends here, and the Lord, that you have had a strong recovery. So I can too. I appreciate hearing of your working to get better and of your resilience.
My dog is a little sweetheart. Pets are so much company!
Keep taking care of you. I'm glad you're still in cardio rehab! And thanks so much again!
Juanita Linn posted a note for Steven A that says:
Good morning Popeye!
A warm thank you for all your information as it has truly been helpful!
Thank you for being so friendly and jumping in to make me feel ...Read more
Good morning Popeye!
A warm thank you for all your information as it has truly been helpful!
Thank you for being so friendly and jumping in to make me feel welcomed to this page! Hoping the week is going well for you! See my surgeon tomorrow and with a call from my MD yesterday, thinking a date will not be set with my test results.
But then again, last I saw him he said August was stretching it so we shall see.
I'm ready to get it done no matter the outcome. I've had a good journey and I have my heart right with our Lord, he's the majority so I feel confident he has the final touch.
Thanks again!
Juanita Linn
Steven A Husted yes my heart sister our dear lord will take care of you and help you thru this journey amen
Brenda Kelly posted a note for Steven A that says:
Hi Steven,
I use a silicon gel scar reduction treatment on my scar and find it very helpful in improving its appearance.
It's expensive but not prohibitively ...Read more
Hi Steven,
I use a silicon gel scar reduction treatment on my scar and find it very helpful in improving its appearance.
It's expensive but not prohibitively so and a little goes a long way. You need to use it regularly for a long while to notice any improvement.
I have heard that raised or keloid scars are more likely to form in some areas of the body but not in others.
Brenda Kelly
John Noriega posted a note for Steven A that says:
Happy new year Steven...thanks for your kind words throughout the year and may you continue to be blessed in the days to come. As always Onward & Upward - De ...Read more
Happy new year Steven...thanks for your kind words throughout the year and may you continue to be blessed in the days to come. As always Onward & Upward - De Colores! John
Steven A Husted thank you john may the lord bless you in 2016
Well Season's Greetings to you Brother "Popeye"! I hope you are enjoying the Holiday's and that you continue to feel good and positive about your "healing time" ...Read more
Well Season's Greetings to you Brother "Popeye"! I hope you are enjoying the Holiday's and that you continue to feel good and positive about your "healing time" this year. It has been a joy to include you in my heart family of people who have gone from the beginning to now! I enjoy seeing your supportive and even more energetic posts here in our community....Keep up the positive and heart filled posts! You are being thought of by many of your heart brothers and heart sisters at this time......
Love, Terrie, Rylee, Kat and Gary.
Steven A Husted LOVE YOU HEART SISTER IF IT WERE NOT FOR YOU AND MY HEART FAMILY I DONT KNOW HOW I WOULD HAVE MADE IT ... Read more
Steven A Husted LOVE YOU HEART SISTER IF IT WERE NOT FOR YOU AND MY HEART FAMILY I DONT KNOW HOW I WOULD HAVE MADE IT THRU THIS JOURNEY THANK YOU
Hi Steve. tom here we were both in the OR about the same time it sounds like your doing well. I was in the Navy in the 60s spent one year at the navel air ...Read more
Hi Steve. tom here we were both in the OR about the same time it sounds like your doing well. I was in the Navy in the 60s spent one year at the navel air station in Mississippi then went aboard thr USS FORRESTAL. CVA. 59 for two great years on two med . Term and a trip to dri dock. At I was on the captain's gig. Rough life. Good luck on your rehab Tom
Steven A Husted thank you for your service to this great country of ours i really enjoyed my time in the navy i almos ... Read more
Steven A Husted thank you for your service to this great country of ours i really enjoyed my time in the navy i almost missed it i got a draft notice the day after i enlisted in the navy ha ha
Hi Steve. tom here we were both in the OR about the same time it sounds like your doing well. I was in the Navy in the 60s spent one year at the navel air ...Read more
Hi Steve. tom here we were both in the OR about the same time it sounds like your doing well. I was in the Navy in the 60s spent one year at the navel air station in Mississippi then went aboard thr USS FORRESTAL. CVA. 59 for two great years on two med . Term and a trip to dri dock. At I was on the captain's gig. Rough life. Good luck on your rehab Tom
Hello Steve, it's great to hear you are going great. May I ask you, what is Phase 3 consist of your rehab? I have 2 weeks left of Phase 2. Thanks
Steven A Husted HI STEVE PHASE 3 IS A COUNTINUE OF PHASE 2 FOR AS LONG AS YOU LIKE ONE GUY IN PHASE 3 WITH ME HAS BE ... Read more
Steven A Husted HI STEVE PHASE 3 IS A COUNTINUE OF PHASE 2 FOR AS LONG AS YOU LIKE ONE GUY IN PHASE 3 WITH ME HAS BEEN COMING FOR 22 YEARS THE DIFFERENCE IS YOU DONT HOOK UP TO A MONITOR EVERY VISIT JUST ONCE A MONTH AND IF YOU HAVE DIABETES ALSO TEST ONCE A MONTH OTHER THAN THAT MY CARDIO REHAB IS 15 MIN. WARM UP AND 15 MIN. ON ONE MACHINE THEN SWITCH IF I WANT TO ANOTHER MACHINE FOR 15 MIN. THEN A 15 MIN. COOL DOWN BUT THAT IS PHASE 3 A WARM UP AND 30 MIN. EXERCISE AND COOL DOWN AND IT DOES HELP KEEP YOUR HEART IN SHAPE THEY HAVE PROGRAMS IF YOU WANT TO EXERCISE LONGER BUT THAT IS PHASE 3 OF CARDIO REHAB AS FAR AS I KNOW YOUR HEART BROTHER STEVE (POPEYE)
Steven A Husted PLUS YOU HAVE A NURSE AND THERAPIST THERE TO WATCH YOU AND KEEP AN EYE ON YOU IF YOU NEED ANY HELP IF ... Read more
Steven A Husted PLUS YOU HAVE A NURSE AND THERAPIST THERE TO WATCH YOU AND KEEP AN EYE ON YOU IF YOU NEED ANY HELP IF YOU WENT TO A GYM ON YOUR OWN YOU WOULD NOT HAVE A NURSE OR THERAPIST TO KEEP AN EYE ON YOU IF YOU WERE TO HAVE ANY HEART TROUBLE THAT WOULD BE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOING REHAB ON YOUR OWN STEVE (POPEYE)
Steve Salvador Steve, btw, thank you for your service I am too, a retired US Army veteran. Thank you for replying. I ... Read more
Steve Salvador Steve, btw, thank you for your service I am too, a retired US Army veteran. Thank you for replying. I like the idea of working out with a trained nurse, just in case something goes wrong. Thank you for explaining Phase 3 rehab.
Steven A Husted sure thing steve i like that idea to just in case you need her she is there and thank you for your se ... Read more
Steven A Husted sure thing steve i like that idea to just in case you need her she is there and thank you for your service to and thank god for the USA and its military army navy air force and coast guard amen
Hi Steve, I saw your hat and realized you were in the Navy. I read your Journal and saw you were trained at Great Lakes training center in Illinois. My dad ...Read more
Hi Steve, I saw your hat and realized you were in the Navy. I read your Journal and saw you were trained at Great Lakes training center in Illinois. My dad was in the navy and trained there as well. I am sure you two didn't cross paths but it is interesting. I don't know exactly what year he went in because I don't think he waited until he was 18. I think he went early. He is no longer with me but I was his little girl and I miss him terribly even though it has been 20 years. But I can see from reading your posts you understand that kind of pain. Anyway, I am sure if my dad had known you he would be glad to know you are here helping his "little girl" through this most difficult medical crisis.
Autumn Griffin I found my dads book from the Great Lakes training center and of course you and my dad weren't in the ... Read more
Autumn Griffin I found my dads book from the Great Lakes training center and of course you and my dad weren't in the same company. Which I didn't really think you would have but I was curious. 😀
Steven A Husted i am not sure but i may have been in company 304 i had a picture of me standing in front of my barrac ... Read more
Steven A Husted i am not sure but i may have been in company 304 i had a picture of me standing in front of my barracks with my company flag but i cant find it boy i wish i could go back to that time again alot of memories my dad was in the army and air core and navy in WWll i miss family mom dad and now my brother in nurseing home with parkison and demmencia but i have found a new family in this community love you all very much your heart brother steve (popeye)
Autumn Griffin That is so nice. I have lost both my parents too. 17 years for my Mom and 20 years for my Dad. I real ... Read more
Autumn Griffin That is so nice. I have lost both my parents too. 17 years for my Mom and 20 years for my Dad. I really wish I had one of them to be with me through this but it is nice to be part of this wonderful group of people.
Steven A Husted yes this community saved my life after my doctor told me the news i was going to put it off as long a ... Read more
Steven A Husted yes this community saved my life after my doctor told me the news i was going to put it off as long as possible but after reading adams book and the journals here i decided to go ahead with the ohs and now i am glad i did who knows what might have happened if i had put it off my breathing had gotten worse and i felt weak so i am glad i did it and it was not as bad as i thought it would be if i really had to do it again this time i would not be afraid anymore steve (popeye)
Jean Raber Yes, info on here and in Adam's book is helpful. I'm still not 100 percent sure I'll have the surgery ... Read more
Jean Raber Yes, info on here and in Adam's book is helpful. I'm still not 100 percent sure I'll have the surgery, but whatever I decide, I'm going in with my eyes open. I appreciate the people on here willing to talk about their experiences.
Hello Steven how are you going. Thank you also for your welcome to this amazing community of caring and wonderful people. I am super excited about finding ...Read more
Hello Steven how are you going. Thank you also for your welcome to this amazing community of caring and wonderful people. I am super excited about finding this website. Hope you are well.
Steven A Husted yes this website and adams book were a blessing to me and in away saved my life by helping me thru th ... Read more
Steven A Husted yes this website and adams book were a blessing to me and in away saved my life by helping me thru this ohs
Dear Brother Popeye(Steven). It is true that where you may have "lost" family you have found a family in the community at HVS and I understand how you feel ...Read more
Dear Brother Popeye(Steven). It is true that where you may have "lost" family you have found a family in the community at HVS and I understand how you feel and compliment just how much I as your Heart Sister can see the changes in you from having had the love and support of our community these past months. You are a new
man and things are only getting better for you. While I didn't lose Family(mine chose to disappear!) I am richer for the people I have replaced those unfortunate family members with on this site and you are one of them which has been wonderful. So
know I love you Brother and think of you often. Proud of how well you have done from start to finish!
Steven A Husted thank you thank you thank you terrie you and so many others in our new family are a great comfort and ... Read more
Steven A Husted thank you thank you thank you terrie you and so many others in our new family are a great comfort and encouragement to each other i can feel the love of family love you all your heart brother steve (popeye)
Well Popeye, how does it feel to be one year down the road? One year ago today, we all prayed for you as your big day had arrived. A few days later when ...Read more
Well Popeye, how does it feel to be one year down the road? One year ago today, we all prayed for you as your big day had arrived. A few days later when you and I spoke, it was clear that you had made it safely through and were well on your way to recovery. Congratulations!!! You did a great job. Your heart sister, Karen
Steven A Husted yes my recovery was a bit slow but i made it thru and i am now enjoying my cardio rehab phase 3 keepi ... Read more
Steven A Husted yes my recovery was a bit slow but i made it thru and i am now enjoying my cardio rehab phase 3 keeping my heart healthy love this heart valve community you all are the greatest your heart brother steve (popeye)
Steven A Husted love you karen and terrie and elenor and so many others who saw me thru this ohs you all are my new f ... Read more
Steven A Husted love you karen and terrie and elenor and so many others who saw me thru this ohs you all are my new family and i love you all very much your heart brother steve (popeye)
Steven A Husted my dear karen i love you as my heart sister you are a great comfort and encouragement to me and many ... Read more
Steven A Husted my dear karen i love you as my heart sister you are a great comfort and encouragement to me and many others in our heart family here i am going to keep praying for you and wish you the very best love you heart sister
Hi there Popeye. I hope you are doing well. I have emailed you a few times but I'm not sure if the emails are getting to you as I have not heard back at all. ...Read more
Hi there Popeye. I hope you are doing well. I have emailed you a few times but I'm not sure if the emails are getting to you as I have not heard back at all. I just wanted you to know that I am thinking of you. Your heart sister, Karen.
Steven A Husted hi karen thanks i am doing pretty good just have a little soreness in my incision once in awhile but ... Read more
Steven A Husted hi karen thanks i am doing pretty good just have a little soreness in my incision once in awhile but i am still enjoying phase 3 of cardio rehab have made new friends there and have been to my cardiolgist and he has said i am doing great so i am coming up on my 1 year out aug. 19 boy time flyes your heart brother steve (popeye)
Hello Popeye, So good to hear from you, my dear heart brother. I am doing well. Trying to go to the fitness center three to four times a week. Went to cardio ...Read more
Hello Popeye, So good to hear from you, my dear heart brother. I am doing well. Trying to go to the fitness center three to four times a week. Went to cardio aqua class tonight. I love the water! Great that you continue in cardiac rehab, phase 3. I would encourage you to keep on going. It's also good that you have friends there! Wow, time has flown by. My one year anniversary is on July 29th! So thankful for my heart valve and extended healthy life.
Our heart family is another blessing that we received! Thanks Popeye for being there for our heart family. God Bless you everyday! Big hugs from your sis in Michigan! (Mary (mia)
Hi Steve, go to teespring.com/new-back-by-popular-demand to reserve a shirt. The order that I ordered mine from is closed out now, but if you click on the"I ...Read more
Hi Steve, go to teespring.com/new-back-by-popular-demand to reserve a shirt. The order that I ordered mine from is closed out now, but if you click on the"I still want one" button, you can leave your email address to reserve one. It says on there that if 16 more are reserved they will print more. Hope this helps, Tammy
Steven A Husted thank you tammy i found some on another web site i like them to wear to cardio rehab
Steven,
Thank you and all our men and women of the armed forces. We appreciate the sacrifices that you all made so we can live in this great country! God ...Read more
Steven,
Thank you and all our men and women of the armed forces. We appreciate the sacrifices that you all made so we can live in this great country! God Bless you all! 🇺🇸
Hello my brother Popeye! Love the pictures. You look amazing. It's great that you are getting out and about so much. I am doing well. Just got back from a aqua ...Read more
Hello my brother Popeye! Love the pictures. You look amazing. It's great that you are getting out and about so much. I am doing well. Just got back from a aqua class. I am so thankful that our doctors were able to replace our valves. Thankful for you and all my heart family. God Bless you each day.
Hugs from your heart sis, Mia