Alan's Posts

Put in a full day at work yesterday at 2.5 weeks postop (had a driver and no violation of the 10 lb lifting ie: office work). Probably go in to work 2-3 days/week next week as well. I believe getting out of the house and being productive around other people is good for the healing process as I had no ill effects and slept pretty good last night. At nearly 3 weeks postop, I believe the irregular beat due to AV dissassocation is getting a little better. Walking a mile or so at least 2x a day, drinking at least 2 green smoothies a day (spinach, carrots, banana, asparagus, orange, blueberries, strawberries, vanilla protein powder......sounds somewhat hideous but is actually quite good), and limiting sodium. Regarding exercise, I'm gradually working in some hills with my walking and handling with ease. Gradually getting my max. heartrate up (hit low 140's bpm today on hill). If you have that big knot (hematoma) at top of median sternotomy like I do, I found out today that some dermatologist will lance/aspirate and drain......have an appt for next Tues to get this taken care of. Remember, it's a package deal on full healing from heart surgery..........the surgeon's does his/her job but we have to do the follow up with good diet/exercise to give ourselves the best possible outcome!!!!