Jeff's Posts

13 Days post-op: I can't believe how good I feel. I mean, I don't feel perfect. I still am taking Oxycodone daily. But I never thought I would feel this good not even 2 weeks out. I sleep 7-8 hours straight every night. I take a few walks around the block every day. I'm up and about in my house. I can fix myself a simple meal. The post-op stay in the hospital was tough. There was a lot of pain and it took a bit to figure out what medications were best for me. However, after flying back home from the Cleveland Clinic, things have been going really well. I have a meeting with my cardiologist in early June. My plan is to start cardio rehab after that meeting and head back to work in mid-June. I think it will take some time to do the activities I enjoyed before the heart issue (lap swimming, mountain biking, running around with my little kids), but I'm confident that I'll get there. For those with upcoming surgeries, best of luck! You can do it. Go in with a positive attitude and I believe you, too, will be shocked about how good you start to feel. And to those recovering, I hope things are going well and you are experiencing little successes. -Jeff