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Muhammad Riyaz posted an update

8 years ago (July 30, 2018)

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,... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

8 years ago (July 30, 2018)

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

8 years ago (July 31, 2018)

What a great update. Congrats and be well.

Marie Myers

8 years ago (July 31, 2018)

Glad you are making progress! The first week was hard, I know!

Dan Vechiola

8 years ago (July 31, 2018)

Way to go Muhammad! Great accomplishments! Keep grinding!

Muhammad Riyaz

8 years ago (August 2, 2018)

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

8 years ago (August 2, 2018)

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... Read more.

Muhammad Riyaz posted an update

8 years ago (July 1, 2018)

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,... Read more.

Marie Myers

8 years ago (July 1, 2018)

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... Read more.

Helen Daw

8 years ago (July 1, 2018)

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.... Read more.

Catie B

8 years ago (July 1, 2018)

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... Read more.

Rose Madura

8 years ago (July 1, 2018)

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.

Muhammad Riyaz

8 years ago (August 2, 2018)

Thank you all for your kind suggestions.

Muhammad Riyaz posted an update

8 years ago (June 22, 2018)

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... Read more.

Catie B

8 years ago (June 22, 2018)

Sounds like you have a stellar team. 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.

Muhammad Riyaz

8 years ago (June 22, 2018)

Thanks Catie.

Marie Myers

8 years ago (June 23, 2018)

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... Read more.

Susan Lynn

8 years ago (June 23, 2018)

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... Read more.

Muhammad Riyaz

8 years ago (June 23, 2018)

Thanks for all warm expressions. God bless you all!

Marianne Charters

8 years ago (June 23, 2018)

Yes there is a bowel care protocol for post op patients!

John Lant

8 years ago (June 23, 2018)

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

8 years ago (June 23, 2018)

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

8 years ago (August 2, 2018)

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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