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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: June 22, 2019

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6 years ago (August 16, 2019)

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Kimberley Anchell

I *finally* reached my walking goal. 10,000 steps/5 miles. 1 month and 4 days post-op. (Aortic valve replacement- pacemaker insertion). Feeling proud!

Nicole DuPont

Good for you!!! I'm 2 weeks behind you, so you've inspired me to make that my goal too!

Kimberley Anchell posted an update

6 years ago (August 8, 2019)

When I left the hospital that sternal precautions seemed ridiculous. Like I was in any shape to lift anything let alone something 5 pounds. I couldn't even confidently go to the restroom. Am I right? They seemed like a pipe- dream. Lift my arms above my head? How can I... Read more.

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Joy Vera

Your updates make me smile, Kimberly. Here's to an echo that matches how you've been feeling!

Marie Myers

Hope your echo looks perfect!

Kimberley Anchell

Thanks!!! The echo went well and I got to see my "shiny new valve". The tech said she couldn't give me the results but she said, "You won't have to stay today and talk with the cardiologist like last time." Wink wink. So, for now, ignorance is bliss. Still feeling... Read more.

Kimberley Anchell

*darn good*

Marie Myers

Excellent!

Kimberley Anchell posted an update

6 years ago (July 29, 2019)

When will the incentive spirometer incentivize? When will sleep be restful? When will "refill" pertain to my wine glass? When will I look at a V-neck dress the same? When will my pacemaker tape fall off? When will I stop feeling so fragile? When should I go back to work?... Read more.

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Tim Saint

Kimberly, there is no doubt the first few weeks are tough going physically and emotionally. A real mental roller coaster. I think 6 - 8 weeks is a good milestone to allow the sternum to heal strongly and heart to heal and reset. Wish you all the best through this... Read more.

Joy Vera

When you meet with your surgeon for a post op, many of those questions can be answered, Kimberley. The "refill" question for me was about 5 weeks. I just started feeling more normal, energy-wise, at that point. I was given a sternum restriction period of 12 weeks & I'm there... Read more.

Lena Afanaseva

I wish I can talk to you:) i was there back to January.

Susan Lynn

Kimberley- Hang in there! All I can say is that it does get better. You'll see big differences in the next couple of weeks. Better days are ahead! ❤

Geri Frank

Kimberly looks like you are doing great, it takes 5/6 weeks to fully recover, take it slow and easy, don't know if your insurance permits but home visits by visiting nurse to monitor patient's progress may be possible, it was very helpful in my case. I still have the heart... Read more.

Mike Roskowinski

Hey Kimberly keep doing what you are doing. I think it will take some time to feel 100% normal. My incision is still visible and still feel the tightness when doing certain things. I am 3 months out of surgery so my sternum precautions are over and I have been... Read more.

Winston May

Hi Kim....I am 8 days post op now from a perfect "text book" aortic valve replacement according to my surgeon. I want to start my power walking NOW, but I can't. I think we are all impatient and need to give our bodies time to heal! Go slow, Kim.

Winston May

By the way, I am close to you in Winchester, Virginia!

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