Hi there: May God bless you all!
This is my 4th week after 3 surgeries on my heart ( 4 arteries blockage, 3 by passed, 4th was not as important, bicuspid aortic ...Read more
Hi there: May God bless you all!
This is my 4th week after 3 surgeries on my heart ( 4 arteries blockage, 3 by passed, 4th was not as important, bicuspid aortic valve replacement, aortic artery aneurysm). First week was very critical, I had A-Fib, shortness of breath, no strength, could not walk for even 10 steps till the 3rd day in hospital. Then I pushed myself, and complete 40 steps of my block, then 50, then 90. Now I can walk 30 minutes one time and 30 minutes 2nd time without taking a break. I am going to start cardiac rehab from 23rd of August and feel that by that time I will be able to drive. The only problem I am facing is the shortness of breath when I try to go upstairs. Also my blood pressure in the morning after sleep is very low, but after a while it reaches to normalization. I am looking forward to attain the full recovery with in 3 months.
Susan Lynn Thanks for the update! Sounds like you're making great progress. Your lung capacity will improve ... Read more
Susan Lynn Thanks for the update! Sounds like you're making great progress. Your lung capacity will improve over time. Keep up the good work, Muhammad!
Kelly Stoll What a great update. Congrats and be well.
Marie Myers Glad you are making progress! The first week was hard, I know!
Dan Vechiola Way to go Muhammad! Great accomplishments! Keep grinding!
Muhammad Riyaz Thank you all. Indeed It is a blessing when I have friends like you. I wish you all with good health, ... Read more
Muhammad Riyaz Thank you all. Indeed It is a blessing when I have friends like you. I wish you all with good health, longer and blessed life with full of enjoyment. God bless you all.
John Lant Congratulations on your successful heart surgery it seems like you are recovering well and are on the ... Read more
John Lant Congratulations on your successful heart surgery it seems like you are recovering well and are on the road to a great recovery. Going to cardiac rehab will diffinately speed up your recovery and make you stronger quicker. I am almost 6 week post surgery for an aortic valve replacement, mytral valve repair & a double bypass. It took about 2 weeks before I started to feel my strength coming back and now I am also going to cardiac rehab 3 times a week and I feel better & better after each workout. Modern medicine has come a long way and thank God we are living in this time were a good surgeon can repair our broken hearts and give us a quality of extended life for 15 to 20 plus more years. I wish you well on your recovery and keep on ticking.
My heart surgery is due on July 05/2018. I have a faulty aortic valve, aneurysm of 4.9 cm, and 4 arteries blocked 95%, 90%, 70%, And 40%, hence 4 bypasses. ...Read more
My heart surgery is due on July 05/2018. I have a faulty aortic valve, aneurysm of 4.9 cm, and 4 arteries blocked 95%, 90%, 70%, And 40%, hence 4 bypasses. Dr. Allen Speir Of INOVA in Fairfax Hospital will perform the surgery. I have problem in sleeping on my back, I always sleep on side. Any suggestion to cope? Will they give some sleeping medicines?
Marie Myers I rented an electric recliner for a month, and that made sleeping on my back easier. I also found tha ... Read more
Marie Myers I rented an electric recliner for a month, and that made sleeping on my back easier. I also found that taking half a pain pill at night helped me sleep. Having the recliner made it easy for me to get up and down without help, also. I would ask your doc about sleeping pills . You need good sleep to recover.
Helen Daw It was hard for me to sleep on my back for weeks so a recliner will be a good start. And yes, they do ... Read more
Helen Daw It was hard for me to sleep on my back for weeks so a recliner will be a good start. And yes, they do give you medication to manage your pain and they put you to sleep. I did not need it and only took Tylenol when I was home. It worked for me. You will be so tired that you will fall asleep on your back...You'll be surprised. Good luck!!
Catie B I'm a left side sleeper and a whole series of events, starting with heart surgery, has kept me from b ... Read more
Catie B I'm a left side sleeper and a whole series of events, starting with heart surgery, has kept me from being able to sleep in my bed. My reclining sofa has been a godsend--and I'm able to find a comfortable position on my back on it, while back-sleeping in bed is very uncomfortable to me.
Rose Madura I used a wedge for a while but ended up with lots of pillows and the recliner with travel pillow. Th ... Read more
Rose Madura I used a wedge for a while but ended up with lots of pillows and the recliner with travel pillow. The offered me something to help me sleep the night before my two surgeries but I didn't take it.
I am scheduled for an open heart surgery on 5th of July/2018, which includes aorta valve replacement, fixing aneurysm, and 4 artery blockage bypass. Dr Speir ...Read more
I am scheduled for an open heart surgery on 5th of July/2018, which includes aorta valve replacement, fixing aneurysm, and 4 artery blockage bypass. Dr Speir is my Cardiac Surgeon who has 43 years of experience under his belt. He was one of team member who performed heart transplant on Dick Cheny. I am quite confident that I will overcome the ordeal and will be there to share my experience with you guys. One thing I am very concerned though, I have bad constipation. How will they take care of that? Any idea.
They gave me senna every day in the hospital, along with stool softeners. But I'll bet they have it all in their repertoire, Miralax, or whatever might be in order. Because, for sure, the pain med is constipating.
Marie Myers Catie is right. The hospital won't even discharge you until you have had a bowel movement. I was give ... Read more
Marie Myers Catie is right. The hospital won't even discharge you until you have had a bowel movement. I was given stool softeners every day, and a splash of Milk Of Magnesia on the third day.
It is wonderful to have confidence in your surgical team. I think the positive frame of mind really helps your recovery. Wishing you all the best in your journey!
Susan Lynn Never thought I would worry so much about the required post-op deuce before discharge, but when it's ... Read more
Susan Lynn Never thought I would worry so much about the required post-op deuce before discharge, but when it's the only thing standing between you and freedom, it's definitely a priority! However, if the staff knows, they'll be able to treat you with medication. You may want to take a closer look at your current medications, diet and water intake (maybe even pre- and pro-biotics) - it's a common problem that is often remedied by small changes once you identify the source of the condition. You don't want to live the rest of your life with your newly-repaired heart with that daily issue.
Muhammad Riyaz Thanks for all warm expressions. God bless you all!
Marianne Charters Yes there is a bowel care protocol for post op patients!
John Lant Keep your faith in God & in your surgeon strong and you be just fine..... And thank you for your post ... Read more
John Lant Keep your faith in God & in your surgeon strong and you be just fine..... And thank you for your post on my Journal, it was beautifully written.
Kelly Stoll I took softeners and still do. Your medical team will take care of you. Mine knew what I needed befor ... Read more
Kelly Stoll I took softeners and still do. Your medical team will take care of you. Mine knew what I needed before I knew what I needed. Hang in there and take a few deep breaths.
Muhammad Riyaz I am thankful to you all from the bottom of my heart which is though not working as it should be. Lo ... Read more
Muhammad Riyaz I am thankful to you all from the bottom of my heart which is though not working as it should be. Love you all.
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