6 weeks after.... I was very interested on scars after OHS during my research period.... here is mine in case you are wondering..... Not as bad as I was expecting.... ...Read more
6 weeks after.... I was very interested on scars after OHS during my research period.... here is mine in case you are wondering..... Not as bad as I was expecting.... my Amazing surgeon Dr. laks did the smallest incision possible!!! I am 95% recovered at
Amy Steele Looks like you are healing well. I hope the rest of your recovery is going as well.
Ellen Leng Looks great. The scar is so much less important than your surgeon getting best access and able to do ... Read more
Ellen Leng Looks great. The scar is so much less important than your surgeon getting best access and able to do great work :)
Phyllis Petersen Fantastic! I'm glad to hear your healing so well.
Diane Zeigler the scar was the least of my worries. Maybe it's my age(69). My husband jokingly said one day "oh, ... Read more
Diane Zeigler the scar was the least of my worries. Maybe it's my age(69). My husband jokingly said one day "oh, you finally have cleavage-no it's just your scar!" We got a good laugh out of that.
Wanda Mroz Looking good! I will fade my ch more. You can see my scar in my pictures... much faded!
Priscila Marino This will be you in a few weeks Amy Steele!!!! Be ready to tackle the world!
Nancy Lewis Tackling the first step is the greatest step in tackling the world! You look beautiful and ready to ... Read more
Nancy Lewis Tackling the first step is the greatest step in tackling the world! You look beautiful and ready to tackling anything.
Amy Steele I'm looking forward to feeling like I can tackle the world! I also want to be able to work out again ... Read more
Amy Steele I'm looking forward to feeling like I can tackle the world! I also want to be able to work out again!!! Over the past 5 years or so, I'm convinced that regular workouts have kept me healthy. I've looked at it as 'training' for my surgery. Unfortunately, they're becoming more and more taxing and have to give them up until after surgery. I'm totally wiped out the rest of the day if I do a workout now! Thanks for the encouraging words :-)
Kevin Lee Way to go Priscila. Are you doing cardiac rehab or are you doing it on your own?
Priscila Marino By my self Kevin Lee. With my cardiologist approval I went back to the gym for a light walk on the tr ... Read more
Priscila Marino By my self Kevin Lee. With my cardiologist approval I went back to the gym for a light walk on the treadmill.
It feels good to have something normal in my life!!!
Lise Bowles You look terrific! Yesterday I was 4 weeks!!! Thank goodness we are both on this side!!!
Priscila Marino Yes Lise, I am so happily surprised that the recovery has been easier then I thought..... when they t ... Read more
Priscila Marino Yes Lise, I am so happily surprised that the recovery has been easier then I thought..... when they told me it was 6 weeks recovery I though I would Be still in bed!
I am sore on my chest, and still short on breath, but other then that I am fine!!! I wish it is these easy for everyone else!!!
It is awesome to be on tge other side!!!
Emily Rowley You look really well. Which valve did you end up having?
Ellen Leng You look great, congratulations and keep up the strong recovery!
PJ Fugitt Wow Priscila!! You look great!! Welcome to your new Life!!! One moment, one day at a time you will sl ... Read more
PJ Fugitt Wow Priscila!! You look great!! Welcome to your new Life!!! One moment, one day at a time you will slowly begin to feel you are truly on this amazing path of recovery!!! Take the time to breathe with the breather-as Dan said- it can make all the difference in getting stronger and up walking. So happy to see you up and posting. Officially now a Heart Warrior Woman!!!!
Catie B You look beautiful! Hope you have the best recovery!
Susan Lyons Just ordered myself some pretty pj's (button front-I was advised) to prepare for pending surgery.Your ... Read more
Susan Lyons Just ordered myself some pretty pj's (button front-I was advised) to prepare for pending surgery.Your pic is very encouraging,thank you Priscila.
Roni Reinhold It's good to to hear and see how great you look Priscila. Although I have few years on you seeing how ... Read more
Roni Reinhold It's good to to hear and see how great you look Priscila. Although I have few years on you seeing how well you're doing gives me so much encouragement. I leave for Texas tonight and start the pre-op process on Mon.
Lise Bowles Priscilla, wow, what a cute picture, and you had heart surgery on the 24?
Lilly Black You look great! are you sure you had surgery. I wish you a very successful recovery process. One day ... Read more
Lilly Black You look great! are you sure you had surgery. I wish you a very successful recovery process. One day at a time, Priscila! Congratulations! I'm sure you are glad its over.
Trying to enjoy the few summer days left before I am stuck in bed!!!! Hope all of you with upcoming procedures are enjoying your days and trying to keep your ...Read more
Trying to enjoy the few summer days left before I am stuck in bed!!!! Hope all of you with upcoming procedures are enjoying your days and trying to keep your minds off of it. πππ