Bradley Dunn
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
How's the itch?
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Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm
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Kevin Bradley posted a photo
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Incision at 7 weeks
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Kirk Bepler, Dan Baltazor and
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Kevin Bradley
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Brad, no itching really.
Susan Lynn
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Healing nicely!
Anonymous
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Looks like it's healing up nicely Kevin!
No itch, huh?
That's good.
I'm six months post op and sometimes my incision scar itches like crazy.
Glad you're doing well and making progress in your recovery.
Peace and blessings to you and your family!
Naomi Gray
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Your scar looks nice and clean! I have serous reactions to adhesive they used on my chest, and my skin is still red and itchy.
Kirk Bepler
7 years ago (May 25, 2019)
Healing well!
Bradley Dunn
7 years ago (May 26, 2019)
Same..I itch the hell out of mine in the shower... I'm like a dog shaking his leg getting his belly rubbed...
Kevin Bradley posted an update
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
7 weeks post op(a day late!):
Hey all, I gotta say I feel amazing after 7 weeks. I do at times, mostly when I wake up in the morning, have tightness in my chest. It goes away fairly quick. Nothing some Advil can't handle. My incision looks great and "the... Read more.
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7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Thanks for the uplifting report!
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Great news, Kevin. Very inspiring and I can't wait to get there!
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Very ,very happy to hear that news. It gives me hope and reassurance things will get better in time. 💪
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Kevin, great news! Somebody here said heart patients have three jobs: walk, walk and walk. 👍😜. God to see you are felling strong and knocking out several miles a day.
For HWs out there: are we supposed to avoid NSAIDs (like Advil)? I made a mental note about always needing... Read more.
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Love this post! Your experience is almost identical to mine. Keep pushing forward!
7 years ago (May 23, 2019)
Rob, those were the instructions I was given when I was on Xarelto (blood thinner) and now that I am permanently on low dose aspirin to take only Tylenol.
7 years ago (May 24, 2019)
Awesome to hear Kevin. It's true that everyday seems to get better. You are doing a great job keep it up.
Kevin Bradley posted a photo
7 years ago (April 21, 2019)
2 1/2 weeks post op and I walked a half of mile today on this beautiful 78 degree Florida Easter Day. Life is good!!! Happy Easter and Happy Passover everyone.
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7 years ago (April 21, 2019)
Congratulations Kevin! Hope your recovery is as bright!
7 years ago (April 21, 2019)
Woohoo! :-)
7 years ago (April 21, 2019)
Awesome Kevin. Same to you.
7 years ago (April 21, 2019)
NICE!! Great job, Kevin.
7 years ago (April 21, 2019)
Rockin!
7 years ago (April 21, 2019)
Wow! That's great, Kevin. I'm looking forward to being able to do that soon!
7 years ago (April 22, 2019)
Happy Easter, Kevin!
7 years ago (April 22, 2019)
So happy to hear you are healing and moving forward in recovery!!
7 years ago (April 22, 2019)
Looking good, Kevin!!!! At 9 weeks tomorrow post op, trying to walk my 10,000 steps a day. Wish it would get warm and stay warm but at least on cardiac rehab days, I can get those steps in on the treadmill!!! You'll love cardiac rehab!
7 years ago (April 22, 2019)
Go K-dawg! Killing it!
7 years ago (April 22, 2019)
Thank you all!!! You guys keep me positive and going! ❤️💪🏻
7 years ago (April 23, 2019)
Looking good, Kevin. Happy to see you grinding out the footsteps! A true Floridian wearing a jacket in 78 degrees! Clearly things are back to normal already. 😎
7 years ago (April 29, 2019)
So happy to see this! I know you were nervous, but looks like you're doing great! 😊😊
7 years ago (May 5, 2019)
Kevin - Your doing great, congrats on the 1 month recovery road. Before you know it you will be back to feeling 110%...
7 years ago (May 6, 2019)
YAY!!!! so happy your recovery is going well
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