Doris's Posts

Started cardiac rehab on Monday. Today was my third session. It's not bad at all. I'm working out on 4 different machines and then doing some stretching to cool down. The tech's determine how many minutes on each machine and what range of WATTS I need to stay in. I actually like rehab and feel that I'm doing something to help myself heal by using my body and getting stronger. The endorphins don't hurt either ;)

I have my 4 week post surgical followup with my surgeon tomorrow. (I had a mini sternotomy with aortic valve tumor removal (papillary fibroelastoma) and repair) I am hoping like crazy that he releases me to drive my car. I feel very fortunate to say that being stuck at home without transportation for these 4 weeks has been the worst part of this ordeal. I've had minimal pain and only took a Tylenol to help me sleep at night. Went grocery shopping Day 4 after surgery and I have not had any complications other than some tachycardia which I am wearing a heart monitor for. Was able to start sleeping on my side Week 3 so I'm hoping for a release from any precautions, dismissal from the surgeon and a referral to a decent cardiologist. **fingers crossed**