Pamela Gregory
Nothing is more uplifting than a therapy dog!!!ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation
Member Since: September 25, 2022
Member Since: September 25, 2022
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Donna Casaletto posted an update
3 years ago (May 18, 2023)
Look who came to cardiac rehab todayšš„°ā¼ļøBear is a therapy dog and visits the rehab every other week! He was so sweet, I hope to see him again ššā¼ļø
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Pamela Gregory, Rose Madura and
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Amy Berger
So cute! hoping your recovery is going well!
Richard Munson
I'd bring shadow but he would tip over the treadmill.
Ana Brusso
Hi Richard, how are things. Donna, is good to hear from you.
Donna Casaletto
Lol that would be hilarious Richard! I agree Pam everyone's heart rates went down after petting Bear! Amy and Anna recovery is going well as they took me off my diuretic it was causing intense shoulder pain ā¦blood test revealed dehydration.
Donna Casaletto posted an update
3 years ago (April 12, 2023)
First day of Rehabā¦.I loved itšŖā¼ļø
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Civita Fahey, Susan Lynn and
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Glad to hear you have progressed to rehab!
Awesome..recovery seems slow..but it is amazing the progress..I remember being the last person out of the rehab sessions. I also remember some people doing absolutely nothing....or as little as possible
You just brought back some great memories. I have to admit, cardiac rehab was a pivotal point in my recovery. I went from feeling emotionally and physically exhausted to completely empowered. So glad to hear you're loving it as well! ššš
Thanks Grace! Too funny Stephen about some people doing nothing! My copays are too pricey, I need to make sure each session counts!
Rehab was a good way to get your confidence back and build staminaā¦
Thank you Adam! It is so true what you and all the other heart warriors have said about cardiac rehab!The confidence to raise your heart rate and stamina in a safe and supportive environmentā¦priceless š„°ā¼ļø
Marie, we must have been typing at the same time! You literally took the words right out of my mouth! Great minds think alike šā¼ļø
Wonderful job, you will love everything rehab gives you and will feel so much better afterwards :)
Great jobā¦can't wait to hear reports about rehab! I hope some day to do half as wellā¤ļø
Awesome! It was the most helpful part of recovery for me!
Yay! Good for you, Donna! I loved cardiac rehab. Enjoy! ā¤ļø
Sounds like you had a great first day! I loved cardiac rehab! Enjoy every moment and be proud of everything you accomplish while you're there. It definitely gives you a boost of confidence. Go, Donna!~šāļøšā±
Donna Casaletto posted an update
3 years ago (April 6, 2023)
I have a question for the zipper club members about products to use on the incision. I have received permission to use Mederma but during my hospital stay a nurse suggested coconut oil. Which products have you used and were you pleased with the results?
I used Vitamin E until I started to get a rash so I stopped. You can barely see my scar, just a thin white line.
That's so great to hear that you can hardly see it! How long has it been Rose?
I never used anything on my incision. It's important to not expose your scar to sunlight for at least a year after surgery. The color of the scar should then blend in with your skin color. Take care.
I was from the "class of 2017" and my scar is barely visible also. I did not put anything on it, but you should keep sun off it like Rita says. It does take time for the scar to settle down, so be patient.
Hi Donna, I had my surgery in May of 2017.
2 from the class of 2017! I love it and so glad to hear your scars healed without any issues!
"No Sun"
Yup, I'll be covered up and loads of sunscreen!
I used Argon Oil and vitamin E. I did end up with a keloid that needed to have injections. Its flat now.. just remember to rub and massage the scar as much as possible to flatten it out. its barely visible now.
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