Liza's Posts

Hi All, Just an update. My Surgery was 16 weeks ago! yikes! it's like forever in the past! I had mitral valve repair with minimally invasive surgery ( through my right breast). I fell 95% recovered. There are twinges at my incision sites and my breast is still numb.. I have been in cardiac rehab for a month now, it's awesome. I can pump my legs and raise my MET score, but there is not much stretching included, just muscle strength, endurance and raising my heart beats. I am not taking ay medication, (yay,) and my resting BP is excellent!! I am trying to design ( and make) a comfortable brassier. I can't believe nobody talks about how uncomfortable it is after this the of surgery when you have large breast that pull on your incision! you have to wear a bra, but it hurts! ..sigh, I am mostly past this phase, but now all brassieres are uncomfortable for me. OK, that's it. I am hoping I have the mental strength to continue my cardiac rehab once my 36 weeks are over and I am on my own. I think I will.. I'll let you know!.