Norman's Journal

Well, I am nearly 3-months out of surgery and going strong. I have completed 3 1-hour sessions of Cardio Rehab (33 more scheduled) and have found this to be a wonderful bit of cardio education. I am still watching my lifting, pushing and pulling; however, I know my breastbone is probably mending well (not the time to take chances). My advice to all - maintain a postive attitude and walk - get out of that easy chair and move!

Well, it has been 1-month, 7-day since my surgery (repaired Mitral Valve and performed a Bypass of my Right-Coronary Artery. I have become a walking fool (over 65-miles last week / too much - have backed it down to 5-miles per day). I try to get out twice a day for a nice walk / my area includes flats and rolling hills. Since walking, my blood pressure and pulse have stabilized. I notice improvement in my endurance on a day basis. I have been released back into the care of my Primary Care Physician - just giving my breastbone adequate time to fuse back together. POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND GETTING UP AND OUT EVERY DAY IS KEY TO YOUR SUCCESSFUL RECOVERY! PLEASE DO IT!

Today was a long day getting all required testing done in order to have my surgery. All tests passed - surgery scheduled for tomorrow - 5 AM show at the hospital. I am so ready - Let Go / Let GOD take you through! GOOD NIGHT ALL!

Hello All - I am scheduled for my Pre-Op 8/8 and Surgery 8/9. I have a Mitral Value regurgitation issue we have been watching for approximately 2-years and a recently discover 100% blockage of my Right Coronary Artery. The strange thing, in my case, I don't have any of the symptoms one would expect - no shortness of breath - no pains - not tiredness, etc. I am still working without incident. When I found out I would need surgery, I was in shock and then came the fear. I read Adam's Book, did a lot of reading about the heart and talked to many friends. When I finally had the opportunity to speak with my surgeon, I had sufficient knowledge and understanding about what I was about to face. An hour and half later, I said I am ready to undergo Open Heart Surgery in order to correct my problems. Never have I felt better, than I did that day, when I left the doctor's office. No fear, no shock, no regrets - I came home and told my wife of my decision (she broke down in tears). I then suggested she read Adam's Book and talk with others - in a short time she too, has come to realize the best is yet to come. To me, being positive, having faith and putting trust in those who you select to work with will carry you through! I am ready and look forward to the 9th! Thank GOD, I do not have any other medical issues - the first time I was ever inside a hospital, other than visiting others, was May '16 when I had two procedures performed to further evaluate the condition of my Mitral Valve. Wishing all a Blessed Experience - Prayers to all for a Successful Recovery!