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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: February 14, 2022

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Miriam Alejos posted an update

4 years ago (May 3, 2022)

Hello , just wondering when it comes to cardiac rehab did any of you just do it on your own at home? I'm having a hard time finding one close to me .

Timothy Williams

4 years ago (May 3, 2022)

Seems I'm going on my own. I am at week 7 and haven't got the referral to go through. I requested it and answered a couple questions, but no progress. I started stretching immediately, increased walking distance and pace, then very light weight lifting w/high reps, stationary bike. Increasing weights.... Read more.

Ginny Turner

4 years ago (May 3, 2022)

My closest rehab option is an hour away, so I'm on my own. This is week 13 for me. Lots of walking (outside and treadmill), arm work with increasing weight and reps, stretching, sit-ups, squats. Will go back to Pilates soon. It's not as precise as a hospital rehab program,... Read more.

Rose Madura

4 years ago (May 3, 2022)

I had so many complications after surgery. I was referred to cardiac rehab initially but after all my ambulance rides and trips to ER the rehab didn't happen. It was about 3 months until I felt I even turned a corner. I just walked a lot - as much as... Read more.

Miriam Alejos

4 years ago (May 5, 2022)

Thank you for the responses. I was worried at first but hearing others do it on their own as well helps alot. 😊

Miriam Alejos posted an update

4 years ago (April 1, 2022)

Still in ICU feeling better every day 😊❤️

❤️ 👍 Shannon Gray, Rose Madura and reacted to this

Timothy Andre

4 years ago (April 1, 2022)

Miriam, I'm so happy to see a post from you and that you are doing better each day. Welcome to recovery!! ❤️🙏

Rose Madura

4 years ago (April 1, 2022)

Wonderful news! Welcome to recovery. Listen to your body and do what the doctors say....

Sandy Harvey

4 years ago (April 1, 2022)

One day at a time. It does get better.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Susan Lynn

4 years ago (April 2, 2022)

Welcome to recovery, Miriam! ❤️

Dan Rhoden

4 years ago (April 2, 2022)

Awesome news, recovery journey underway, each day will be a little bit better, promise! 😊

Miriam Alejos

4 years ago (April 7, 2022)

Thank you all so very much! 😊 Getting through this one day at a time.

Miriam Alejos posted an update

4 years ago (March 30, 2022)

Here we go ! 🙏

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Andrew Dial

4 years ago (March 30, 2022)

Ur gonna do great!

Civita Fahey

4 years ago (March 30, 2022)

❤️

Patsy Stewart

4 years ago (March 30, 2022)

Sending lots of prayers your way, Miriam! It'll be like a blink of eye when you wake up and be on your way to the recovery side. You've got this! ~xx~❤️

Timothy Andre

4 years ago (March 30, 2022)

Sending strength, prayers and good energy ❤️🙏

Susan Lynn

4 years ago (March 30, 2022)

We'll be here to welcome you to recovery! You can do it, Miriam!! ❤️🙏

Rose Madura

4 years ago (March 30, 2022)

❤️

Steve Neal

4 years ago (March 30, 2022)

You've got this and will be on the recovery road soon 🙏