Today is my 6 month mark. I can honestly say it’s like it never happened. I feel great, do whatever I want with no issues and I am stronger than ever, thanks ...Read more
Today is my 6 month mark. I can honestly say it’s like it never happened. I feel great, do whatever I want with no issues and I am stronger than ever, thanks to getting on an exercise plan and some weight training. My scar is my only reminder of what I had to do. I am so glad this is behind me and life can go on. Now if I just didn’t have to tackle our taxes all would be perfect 😂
Quick question. Does anybody use a rowing machine and do you love it? I hear it is the near perfect piece of exercise equipment. I did not have an opportunity to use one, but several people have told me they are good overall body exercise.
Pamela Gregory Congratulations Cathy!!! That's so awesome that you feel so great at just 6 months. I personally do ... Read more
Pamela Gregory Congratulations Cathy!!! That's so awesome that you feel so great at just 6 months. I personally do not like rowing machines. Unless you use perfect technique it can hurt your back. Precor Elliptical Machines are really good. Very smooth so not hard on the knees and you can adjust the amount of incline as high or low as you like.
Marie Myers Congratulations on your recovery, Cathy! I felt the same way.. I am now approaching my 6th Valve-Vers ... Read more
Marie Myers Congratulations on your recovery, Cathy! I felt the same way.. I am now approaching my 6th Valve-Versary, and it seems like the surgery happened in another life…Just a thin white scar to remind me, along with that yearly cardiology visit…
Leona Resch Cathy that is so wonderful to hear his well you are doing!! I’m one month out from Aortic valve sur ... Read more
Leona Resch Cathy that is so wonderful to hear his well you are doing!! I’m one month out from Aortic valve surgery and feeling much better but still the aches like I had surgery! I know this is normal but so encouraging to see how well you are doing!! I’m on my way!! Question- did you do cardiac rehab?
Massimo Decina Thanks for sharing your joy with us!!! Your experience would give to us a very positive message and h ... Read more
Massimo Decina Thanks for sharing your joy with us!!! Your experience would give to us a very positive message and hope
Cathy Byrne Leona, Yes, I reluctantly did rehab. Best move I made. I finished mid November but I still go and do ... Read more
Cathy Byrne Leona, Yes, I reluctantly did rehab. Best move I made. I finished mid November but I still go and do what they call maintenance. I actually enjoy exercising now which was never the case.
Diane Pellowe Thisi is so encouraging! Happy for you!
Leona Resch Thanks Cathy! I was on the fence since I was as told I probably could do just as well myself walking ... Read more
Leona Resch Thanks Cathy! I was on the fence since I was as told I probably could do just as well myself walking but I’m thinking I’d like to go. It’ll give me the guidance and confidence I need to start an exercise routine again!
Deena Elani Your healing has been super star status, Cathy. I still felt tired at 6-months and we pretty much ha ... Read more
Deena Elani Your healing has been super star status, Cathy. I still felt tired at 6-months and we pretty much had the same surgery at the same hospital. I have used the rowing machine and also was a sculler. It really comes down to personal preference, so I can't answer your question for you. (I prefer the stationary bike.) I can say your form is really important on the rowing machine or you will irritate your back or just not get as much out of it. You might want to get a guest pass at a gym and use it and see what you think. (The thrust is more from your legs than your arms, contrary to how it looks.)
Robert Stebbins I was a college rower and have used a rowing machine (or erg) quite a bit. If used properly, they pro ... Read more
Robert Stebbins I was a college rower and have used a rowing machine (or erg) quite a bit. If used properly, they provide a great workout IMO. Legs, back and arms are all involved plus cardio. As with most exercise equipment, the key is proper form. I see so many people doing it wrong at the gym. Not only do you lose some of the benefits but you can really injure your back. Enjoy!
Susan Lynn Cathy - Congrats on your 6-month Anniversary! I used a rowing machine at cardiac rehab and I wasn'... Read more
Susan Lynn Cathy - Congrats on your 6-month Anniversary! I used a rowing machine at cardiac rehab and I wasn't a fan. I hate exercise in general, but found that walking on the treadmill could keep me challenged with an increase in incline and speed. It's definitely a personal choice!
A friend sent this to me. I don’t share much on here, but I thought this interesting.
It works for me. I get my heart love every morning on my walk. ...Read more
A friend sent this to me. I don’t share much on here, but I thought this interesting.
It works for me. I get my heart love every morning on my walk. This is buddy Remi Sorry the pic is so big. I’m not very good at this stuff
Recent studies conducted by the Institute of Heart-Math provide a clue to explain the two-way ′′ healing ′′ that occurs when we're close to horses. According to researchers, the heart has an electromagnetic field larger than the brain: a magnetometer can measure the energy field of the heart that radiates from 2.4 meters to 3 meters around the human body. While this is certainly significant, perhaps more impressive than the electromagnetic field projected by the heart of a horse is five times larger than that of a human being (imagine an electromagnetic sphere around the horse) and it can influence straight into our own heart rate. Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a ′′ coherent ′′ heart rate (heart rate pattern) that explains why we can ′′ feel better ′′ when we're close to them. Studies have found a coherent heart pattern or HRV to be a solid measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy-that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions. A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adapt to stressful situations very efficiently. Many times, we just need to be in the presence of horses to feel a sense of well-being and peace. In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits by interacting with horses, including lower blood pressure and heart rate, higher beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters acting as pain suppressors), decreased stress levels, decreased feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, better social working; and greater feelings of empowerment, confidence, patience and self-efficacy.~ www.heartmath.org. Mike Harrigan.
Susan Lynn Wow! That's positively fascinating! Thanks for sharing! Love the photo, too!
Deena Elani Really interesting. Thxs for the share. Looking well!
Richard Munson Reminds me of an old joke. A horse walks into a barroom and the bartender says “ why the long face ... Read more
Richard Munson Reminds me of an old joke. A horse walks into a barroom and the bartender says “ why the long face” ta da.
Richard Munson Reminds me of an old joke. A horse walks into a barroom and the bartender says “ why the long face ... Read more
Richard Munson Reminds me of an old joke. A horse walks into a barroom and the bartender says “ why the long face” ta da.
Richard Munson Reminds me of an old joke. A horse walks into a barroom and the bartender says “ why the long face ... Read more
Richard Munson Reminds me of an old joke. A horse walks into a barroom and the bartender says “ why the long face” ta da.
Richard Munson Reminds me of an old joke. A horse walks into a barroom and the bartender says “ why the long face ... Read more
Richard Munson Reminds me of an old joke. A horse walks into a barroom and the bartender says “ why the long face” ta da.
Richard Munson I am convinced that animals have a 6th sense about the pain and discomfort their loved ones are exper ... Read more
Richard Munson I am convinced that animals have a 6th sense about the pain and discomfort their loved ones are experiencinG. Human animals not so much sadly or they would be a little nicer. One only needs to look at the picture of my cassie laying next to me on the bed when i returned home from heart surgery with her head on my lap. That was 4 straight hours and her head never moved. It was such a comfort to me mentally i can’t explain. On one side of my bed is that framed picture and her ashes are on the other night stand. They will remain there until i’m ashes. I get very emotional when i see that picture.
Hey guys. I’m baaaack. I had my surgery last Thursday (7/21) and now (7/29) I’m recuperating in the comfort of my own home Everything is going ...Read more
Hey guys. I’m baaaack. I had my surgery last Thursday (7/21) and now (7/29) I’m recuperating in the comfort of my own home Everything is going great and I’m feeling really good. There is no real pain to speak of, mostly just some annoying discomfort. Kudos to the Mount Sinai Team and to Dr Adams. I definitely made the right choice for me. Thank you all for the continued support as I know this is just the beginning of the healing journey.
Klara Čičić Wow Cathy, congratulations! I'm glad you feel great :)
All the best!
Daniel Salzer Welcome to the at-home club! My surgery was just a few days before you and it is such a wonderful fe ... Read more
Daniel Salzer Welcome to the at-home club! My surgery was just a few days before you and it is such a wonderful feeling to return home
Deena Elani Welcome home, Cathy and to recovery. There is no other better feeling than to know that your life sa ... Read more
Deena Elani Welcome home, Cathy and to recovery. There is no other better feeling than to know that your life saving surgery is over and the result was outstanding. You did it!!!!!!
I am so glad this is behind me and life can go on. Now if I just didn’t have to tackle our taxes all would be perfect 😂
Quick question. Does anybody use a rowing machine and do you love it? I hear it is the near perfect piece of exercise equipment. I did not have an opportunity to use one, but several people have told me they are good overall body exercise.
Question- did you do cardiac rehab?