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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: October 4, 2021

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Kim Mickelson posted an update

4 years ago (January 12, 2022)

And I just started cardiac rehab yesterday....intake is low due to COVID in Houston. And, I have been doing a lot on my own, so I am wondering if I need to stay in the formal rehab program. Any suggestions? I have been on my stationary bike (a surgery gift... Read more.

Richard Munson

4 years ago (January 12, 2022)

I never started it due to covid and to be honest i am glad i did. I am a self motivator with my own treadmill and i use it religiously every day. My p.t. The first week after surgery said walking was the best. The whole idea i think is... Read more.

Joshua Rosenfeld

4 years ago (January 12, 2022)

I just finished my cardiac rehab in st louis. I highly recommend it, especially because they monitor you during exercise which is much safer than being on your own.

June Suica Blaszkiewicz

4 years ago (January 12, 2022)

I did the same about two months ago. Cardiac rehab was about 30 min. from my home, and because of limited staff, because of Covid, I really was not getting much exercise in. So I now ride my bike at home every other day and walks. Had my exam, and... Read more.

Marie Myers

4 years ago (January 12, 2022)

I did the whole program, but honestly, I could have done the similar work outs at home. My surgery was almost 5 years ago, so Covid was not a factor. It is reassuring though, that the nurses are monitoring you for arrhythmias during your work outs. If I had to... Read more.

Helge Volden

4 years ago (January 12, 2022)

I completed the cardiac rehab program after my OHS. I feel It helped me get back in shape post surgery. The great thing is that you are supervised and monitored. I knew I wasn't over doing or under doing anything. I would feel safe in a health care setting. I... Read more.

Richard Munson

4 years ago (January 12, 2022)

I asked my visiting first week home p.t. About not going to rehab and was concerned about covid. She sensed i was not going to go but use my in house treadmill. She said my body would tell me if i was doing too much.

Kim Mickelson

4 years ago (February 3, 2022)

Awesome, thanks, everyone!

Kim Mickelson posted an update

4 years ago (October 18, 2021)

4 weeks post-surgery for mitral valve repair. Recovery has been, in my view, astonishingly fast--faster than I expected. This website and community gave me a lot of tips on what to do in the hospital and now that I'm out. My current questions though, are about the incision and scar.... Read more.

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J H Mattingly

4 years ago (October 18, 2021)

Sounds like you are doing great Kim! Very happy to hear. My incision was also a bit itchy and bumpy for a while. I just used the soap they recommended and it healed very well with really no special anything. It healed very well and is barely noticeable.

Joseph Heinzmann

4 years ago (October 20, 2021)

1/12/21 surgery - bumps gone for some time now. My skin is fair so there are dark spots from the incisions.

Kim Mickelson

4 years ago (October 22, 2021)

Thanks for the encouragement and updates. My Doctor SIL tells me in six months, the scar won't be noticeable. But I am nordic fair, so I wonder. In the end, it is part of me. A friend recommended aloe vera (direct from the plant) but I'm Leary of doing anything... Read more.

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