To My Steven-
I LOVE the sound of your "new" heart. It comforts me to no end. When we drive in the car I am constantly listening for that comfortable sound. ...Read more
To My Steven-
I LOVE the sound of your "new" heart. It comforts me to no end. When we drive in the car I am constantly listening for that comfortable sound. I pray that I continue to see you improve daily. It is so nice to see the energy slowly return to you. As I always say though, take it easy and don't over do it. I love you.
Steve what a nice post. Yes, I think this is a sample of good days to come..along with the good times right now! As you may know I am getting close to ...Read more
Steve what a nice post. Yes, I think this is a sample of good days to come..along with the good times right now! As you may know I am getting close to surgery date. Do let us know as time goes by how you are doing.
Hi Steve ,i too had OHS on 1/20/14 ,for valve repair and bypass ...at St.Vincent, Portland ,Or. .Im still having sum chest pain ,at time s but getting out ...Read more
Hi Steve ,i too had OHS on 1/20/14 ,for valve repair and bypass ...at St.Vincent, Portland ,Or. .Im still having sum chest pain ,at time s but getting out waking up to 1hr at time x3 day . now !! take care and get better.
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Glad to see your progress Steve. You had the best in surgeons! I am now nearly 9 months post op but still have occasional sternum pain toward the top. Be cautious ...Read more
Glad to see your progress Steve. You had the best in surgeons! I am now nearly 9 months post op but still have occasional sternum pain toward the top. Be cautious about stretching and lifting for several more months. You're doing great!
Steve:
I laughed when I read your post. Your doc sounds like quite a character. I am real glad to hear you are doing well. I hope this next month brings great ...Read more
Steve:
I laughed when I read your post. Your doc sounds like quite a character. I am real glad to hear you are doing well. I hope this next month brings great improvement. Stay warm.
Tom in Kansas City. posted a note for Steve that says:
Steve,
I still have minor soreness at the top of the sternum. And it still feels like it is moving, but one of my rehab nurses felt it and listened to it and ...Read more
Steve,
I still have minor soreness at the top of the sternum. And it still feels like it is moving, but one of my rehab nurses felt it and listened to it and said it was ok. My aorta replacement (valve and the aorta above it) was 6 weeks ago yesterday. I feel pretty good all in all. Watch out for over stretching, it is way easy to over stretch. That is the source of where most of my pains come from. Doing cardio rehab 3mornings a week. But some days there is less energy than others. But I did not have noticeable symptoms before surgery. Hope that helps.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Steve,
I am also 45 and am in pre-op testing now for my bicuspid valve and unfortunately Aortic root replacement..I Hope my recovery ...Read more
Wishing you a speedy recovery Steve,
I am also 45 and am in pre-op testing now for my bicuspid valve and unfortunately Aortic root replacement..I Hope my recovery is as good as yours seems to be going.
Ron
First of all, Happy Birthday! (a couple days late) Wes and I and our entire Life Group are continuing to pray for your recovery. Can't wait to have you and ...Read more
First of all, Happy Birthday! (a couple days late) Wes and I and our entire Life Group are continuing to pray for your recovery. Can't wait to have you and Taire back! :)
Hey Steve:
You sound like you are on track. The first month I found is the hardest. It's a bit of a balancing act. Do everything you can do but try to avoid ...Read more
Hey Steve:
You sound like you are on track. The first month I found is the hardest. It's a bit of a balancing act. Do everything you can do but try to avoid overdoing it. Be patient with yourself.
I slept in my recliner for the first month for example and my exercise capacity was limited. The day to day swings were pronounced. That went away for me after week 6. My sternum is still sometimes sore after 3 months but certainly not like it was in month one.
Hang in there, it does get measurably better the 2nd month. And, happy birthday, big guy! Best.
Wishing you a full recovery Steve. I had my surgery a year ago and if there is anything that I have learned is that these surgeries take a lot out of us. ...Read more
Wishing you a full recovery Steve. I had my surgery a year ago and if there is anything that I have learned is that these surgeries take a lot out of us. It has taken me one year to start feeling rather 'normal' so hang in there if the progress you were expecting doesn't come right away.
Steve B.
Sounds great. With all the mdeical advancements they get us up and going sooner, but it is still MAJOR surgery. Everyday I fell a little stronger, except ...Read more
Sounds great. With all the mdeical advancements they get us up and going sooner, but it is still MAJOR surgery. Everyday I fell a little stronger, except today. I was supposed to see the surgeon this morning, but I woke up in the middle of the night with bad stomach flu. So now I can't see the surgeon for another 3 weeks. He is that booked/popular, which in the big picture is a good thing. But the timing really stunk. Oh we'll I'll see him the day before my leave expires.
steve,glad your home and on the road to recovery.It is a slow prosess and one i have found takes lots of time and patince but we can and will get throgh this. ...Read more
steve,glad your home and on the road to recovery.It is a slow prosess and one i have found takes lots of time and patince but we can and will get throgh this. I have been home a month and still have lots to go..Keep up the good work.
I am almost 10 weeks recovering from an Aortic Valve replacement at the tender age of 51. I feel amazing thanks to this surgery as I am sure you will soon. ...Read more
I am almost 10 weeks recovering from an Aortic Valve replacement at the tender age of 51. I feel amazing thanks to this surgery as I am sure you will soon. Hope you are able to sleep better soon.
Thank you for all the postings. They are helping me understand what is in store for me. So true about having that personal relationship with the Lord. He is ...Read more
Thank you for all the postings. They are helping me understand what is in store for me. So true about having that personal relationship with the Lord. He is always there for us. We just need to ask. Will continue keeping you in my prayers.
I am from: Newberg, Oregon
