Fr's Posts

I'm going to see him Tuesday. He did go through the ribs and I've had a little discomfort but nothing out of the ordinary. It's just this hematoma or what ever it is on the side of my breast that's a real drag. I hope it's just the trauma of poking around in there but it's put a hamper on my otherwise good recovery. Thanks for the input.

You've had a tough time, so I'm glad that you'll at least be able to have an easier recovery. Enjoy Christmas to the fullest. It's hard to push yourself at this point, but try to do some of the fun holiday things. Then, have your surgery, so you can start planning all the fun things you'll be doing in the coming year.

I just had the less invasive mitral valve robotic repair at Cleveland Clinic. I didn't know until after surgery if They could do robotic or through the sternum, they had to check my femoral artery. Although it's less invasive they have to go through muscle to reach the heart. I feel it's a little harder for women because of the breast tissue, but I am three weeks out and doing good. My incisions are smaller and healing great. I have my appointment tomorrow with my cardiologist and will ask about cardiac rehab. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas, although it's hard to not think about it just remember worrying does nothing to help. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. My surgeon Dr. Gillinov gave me the best advise to recover, he said "Just Walk". LOL , best wishes to you! Kathy