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Hey Brother Vic. You ole heartie you. I get pain later in the day and take an ibuprofen based pain killer but the pain has diminished slowly and it is slowly becoming less of an issue mostly in the upper shoulders and solar plexus area. I am sneezing whenever but hold my chest and it feels good to release it. I think stretching would be good for us but not sure. I will find out more about this at the rehab centre (Kelowna BC) when I go for a follow up with the Cardiologist and Surgeon next week. They will give me a binder of stuff to follow so that I can further manage myself. I like the idea of a massage or two to loosen up the shoulders and deal with a knot in one of my neck vertebrae. The rehab centre is independent of the hospital and medical system. All in all my recovery has been very positive albeit slow and I'm looking forward to getting back to my regular gym routine. Take care, Bob O.

Hey Vic. What's the latest and greatest? How are you feeling, like any pain later in the day? Tightness? Are you using tylenol? Are you doing any stretching? Can you sneeze? What does the cardiologist do with you on your first follow up appt? Does he just talk to you or does he take some measures? Take care, Bob O.

Hey Vic, Just wanted to say I'm thinking of you and wishing you well. I hope the worst is behind you now and that you are on your way to feeling better. Hang in there brother!!

Hello Victor and good morning to you and your wife. I am going into surgery this Weds. and wanted to leave a work or two/or 50! with you before I head out on Tues. to tell you like many others, here at our community are sending out good wishes and continued prayers that thing progress and recovery run forward for you in a smoother, gentle way. It will be good to read an update that you are at home again. Stay strong you two.

Victor, Just a quick note to let you know I'm thinking of you. I hope you are recovering well from the secondary issue you were hit with. Peace and Blessings going out to you. Feel better soon.

Oh Victor, I am so sorry to hear that you had to go back into the hospital and had to deal with another surgery. Please know that I have not stopped praying for you and I will continue to pray for you. Please God, please heal Victor so he can get back home and back to his life. He deserves to get on with his next chapter. Thoughts and prayers are going out to you Vic. Lots of love coming your way from "Heartland".

Victor: I had edema in my legs and hands while in the hospital (about 6 lb weight gain). I was on a diuretic while in the hospital and they were able to take me off of it before going home. I was a little dehydrated when they stopped the diuretic so a little edema may not be a bad thing.

Hi Victor So glad it's done for you! Can you hear yours?mine is so loud in my ear when all is quiet! It's taking a while for my INR to get tight which is what kept me in hospital for a few extra days. You'll be glad once you're home! Take care

Yay, Victor, I'm glad you came through with minimal disruptions. I was still on Lasix and potassium when I came home, and legs and ankles still a bit swollen. Lasted a few days. My daughter bought me some compression socks at the drugstore and they helped get the swelling down, along with some weight. Things stabilized rather quickly, but the first few weeks we tend to live in the moment. Just know that each day will be better overall, maybe a little more tired at times than the previous day, but as you see the days progress, you will see your progress. Geri describes it well, with some changes in appetite, energy level, sleep, etc. but overall, for the better. Keep healing.