I am over 4 weeks post-op, surgery October 6, discharge October 10. The surgery was immediately successful. Mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valve ...Read more
I am over 4 weeks post-op, surgery October 6, discharge October 10. The surgery was immediately successful. Mitral valve replacement, tricuspid valve repair, Maze procedure, atrial clip. Thank you Dr Robert Riley for saving my life! The first 2 weeks at home were challenging. I gained 20 lb of post-op fluid which is not unusual. I was on lasix at home for 1 week, but I wasn’t eating and had to keep replenishing fluids and electrolytes. The lasix was successful but the second week I wasn’t breathing well. I had a cardiologist appt that week. Chest X-ray revealed fluid in the lungs, no pneumonia. One more week of lasix which i started feeling better in 3 days. Now I am walking a lot, eating well, doing daily activities and taking many breaks. This is a long process, do not get discouraged, enjoy the baby steps. I am so proud to be among all of you warriors!
Leti Tenner Karen, congratulations on a successful surgery. It's great you're seeing improvements now that you're ... Read more
Leti Tenner Karen, congratulations on a successful surgery. It's great you're seeing improvements now that you're 4 weeks post-op. I was exhausted during my 1st 3 weeks post-op. But, by week 4 things started improving. Baby steps -- so true!
Ana Brusso Congratulations on your successful surgery. Glad you are home and recovering well.
Rose Madura Sounds like things have settled down. Congratulations on a successful surgery.
Grace Mason Wonderful news Karen! So glad to hear you are doing well post surgery ❤️🩹 Recovery is defin ... Read more
Grace Mason Wonderful news Karen! So glad to hear you are doing well post surgery ❤️🩹 Recovery is definitely an up and down experience for most of us! Wishing you a smooth journey moving forward.🙏❤️
DeWayne Adamson Karen, you had me so worried. Really glad to hear you are doing better.
Delise Becker So glad to hear that you are feeling much better now and that you are able to walk and perform your d ... Read more
Delise Becker So glad to hear that you are feeling much better now and that you are able to walk and perform your daily activities. Taking many breaks is the key. Prayers for your continued successes as you recover.
Laurent G Good news ! Congratulations and my best wishes
Dennis Shaffer Glad that you are well on your way with the recovery. Hope things keep getting better and better.