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698 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Steve that says:

Hi steve

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735 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Steve that says:

Hi steve ,
I hope you ‘re doing okay and managing to sleep a bit better .

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756 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Steve that says:

Great stuff steve

When I ‘m feeling a bit bothered / bit stressed my breathing becomes shallow chest breathing , rather than deep diaphragm breathing in... Read more

Great stuff steve

When I ‘m feeling a bit bothered / bit stressed my breathing becomes shallow chest breathing , rather than deep diaphragm breathing in through the nose and exhale through the mouth . Check your breathing . Simple but it can make a big difference & affect your pulse .

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758 days ago

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Martin Smith posted a note for Steve that says:

Hello Steve from a fellow heart valve patient in Canada. Wishing you strength as you negotiate the recent bumps in the road.

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758 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Steve that says:

Steve , you ‘ve been through a huge life change .
you are doing really well .
We are all different to how we used to be pre finding out we had a heart... Read more

Steve , you ‘ve been through a huge life change .
you are doing really well .
We are all different to how we used to be pre finding out we had a heart valve condition /surgery , but we are all still here .
Well done

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759 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Steve that says:

Hi steve ,
It ‘s still very early days . You have had open heart surgery and covid . You will get back driving , but perhaps not quite as quickly as you ...Read more

Hi steve ,
It ‘s still very early days . You have had open heart surgery and covid . You will get back driving , but perhaps not quite as quickly as you as you hoped .
As different activities are increased , the chest can feel a bit sore , it ‘s worrying , frustrating and a bit scary . Suddenly life seems to have so many activities that involve pushing or pulling and that affects how the chest / sternum feels . Over time it changes again and you ‘ll be able to do lots more .
try sleeping on your back or right side , the noise will be quieter . Background sound distracts and helps too .
focus on what you can do , rather than what you can ‘t do . You are doing really well , be nice to yourself . One day at a time .

Steve Neal Thank you

think I'm just going through a dip over the past couple of days so only looking on the ne... Read more

Steve Neal Thank you

think I'm just going through a dip over the past couple of days so only looking on the negatives

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767 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Steve that says:

Laughing " heartedly " will too !!!

damp kitchen roll over your nose will suppress a sneeze !!!

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776 days ago

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Ella posted a note for Steve that says:

So glad to hear your home I know how you feel it took me a While after I got home from my Valve Surgery To feel safe. Next week I will ...Read more

So glad to hear your home I know how you feel it took me a While after I got home from my Valve Surgery To feel safe. Next week I will celebrate 4 years After having my aortic valve replacement Just keep putting 1 FOOT in front of the other and soon you'll be saying you're celebrating 4 years

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776 days ago

Heather Kelly posted a note for Steve that says:

So glad you made it home. Be confident that you are home because you have improved. It is a battle for sure and your are right about that little voice but remember ...Read more

So glad you made it home. Be confident that you are home because you have improved. It is a battle for sure and your are right about that little voice but remember you have to remind yourself that you will improve day by day. You are goi g to do fine and I will be praying for you. Keep us posted on progress. God bless. Heather Kelly

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776 days ago

Barbara posted a note for Steve that says:

Congratulations, Steve, on your discharge, I had a similar course 10 months ago, with AVR followed by complete heart block and pacemaker placement and ...Read more

Congratulations, Steve, on your discharge, I had a similar course 10 months ago, with AVR followed by complete heart block and pacemaker placement and a small pericardial effusion. Fortunately for me it was small and did not require draining or extend my stay. I was home in 9 days, and now 10 months later, feel great! I was also somewhat afraid to go home. You will feel a little better and a little more secure every day, and then suddenly realize, that you feel better than before your surgery. Best of luck!