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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: March 4, 2016

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Bruce Busa posted an update
10 years ago (April 1, 2016)
Recovering well. My recovery is going Great. First 72 hrs is ruff. Pulling the tubes , cords, wires out hurts some, but GREAT relief afterwards. Do the pain medication as needed. At 72 hours things change for the better at a high rate. Came home on day 5 post op.... Read more.
10 years ago (April 1, 2016)
My biggest pain was in my back when I got thrown into my bed by the only nurse my wife "FIRED" from our case on day two. I kept my pain level 1.5 to 3.5 except for that throw which reached a 6. The nigh nurses are my favorite. And... Read more.
10 years ago (April 1, 2016)
Sounds like you're doing great, so thankful to hear it. I hope and pray your upcoming days are as positive. I can definitely relate to the pain when taking deep breaths, but it is very important.
Bruce Busa posted a photo
10 years ago (March 29, 2016)
The View out my hospital window.
Bruce Busa posted a photo
10 years ago (March 28, 2016)
WOW, day three post op., move to a private room. About all I can say at this time is WOW. It hurt a bit, my highest pain was a 4 of 10. Pain meds working good. Was doing the Oxycodine while in CCU. Now I have done only Tylonol every... Read more.
10 years ago (March 28, 2016)
Will do the oxy for sleeping without pain.

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