Peggy Peterson - Heart Valve Journal

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42 days ago

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I’m back. 11 days post full sternotomy to get a brand new porcine mitral valve, MAZE procedure and left atrial appendage closure. That on top of 3 stents ...Read more

I’m back. 11 days post full sternotomy to get a brand new porcine mitral valve, MAZE procedure and left atrial appendage closure. That on top of 3 stents received almost a year ago
Home at Jessica’s since Saturday afternoon. Thanking God with every breath. Heart took a couple of extra days to start pacing on it’s own.
Yes it hurts but better every day. Still a long road to recovery. Thanks to all for your support, love, caring, prayers. ❤️❤️❤️
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Deena Z Congrats!!! The hardest part is over. Exhale. Enjoy your favorite meal and making strides every day.

Valerie Allen Every day of recovery is better. Congratulations!

Rose Madura Wonderful news!

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Congrats!!

susan harris so good to hear!

Yumiko Ishida

Tammy Gonzalez Great to hear from you!

Maria DeMarco Fantastic! May each day become easier for you, Peggy

Sher Follett This is such great news! So glad you are on the road to recovery and realistic with how you feel for... Read more

Sher Follett This is such great news! So glad you are on the road to recovery and realistic with how you feel for the rest of us waiting on surgery.

Michael Ponzio Welcome home. Best wishes on your recovery.

Kathy Ozio Welcome home! Fantastic news!

Margaret Fielden Great that you are on your journey to recovery, maybe slow but definitely sure. Bless you

Peggy Petersonposted an update

52 days ago

ORTONYX Sternum and Thorax Support Chest Brace Post Open Heart Surgery Sternum Fractures Rehabilitation / ACHB5255-XXL
Has anyone used a brace like this ...Read more

ORTONYX Sternum and Thorax Support Chest Brace Post Open Heart Surgery Sternum Fractures Rehabilitation / ACHB5255-XXL
Has anyone used a brace like this post sternotomy and if so did it help with anything? Thanks.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz In my case, and I think this is a general practice, the medical team put a compression bandage aroun... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz In my case, and I think this is a general practice, the medical team put a compression bandage around my chest, so that the sternum heal properly, and they will give you a list of rules about what you can and cannot do in the postoperative period. I don't think it's necessary a chest brace, but ask the doctors if it is in yours.

Marie Myers I didn’t even have a compression bandage, but everything healed well. It is important to follow the ... Read more

Marie Myers I didn’t even have a compression bandage, but everything healed well. It is important to follow the “ return to activities rules” like no lifting more than 10 pounds for a few weeks.

Rita Savelis No brace, no special bandages. The body heals well in most cases as mine did 10 yrs ago. There are ma ... Read more

Rita Savelis No brace, no special bandages. The body heals well in most cases as mine did 10 yrs ago. There are many devices on the market because there is money to be made.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz You are probably right, Rita. In my case, I had a bandage on,
I don't remember how many days, and if ... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz You are probably right, Rita. In my case, I had a bandage on,
I don't remember how many days, and if I coughed or sneezed, I had to hug
myself, so as not put tension on my sternum. But the body recovers (thanks
God).

Yumiko Ishida It did not look like that, but my surgeon prescribed a vest. I think it was something a team at my ho ... Read more

Yumiko Ishida It did not look like that, but my surgeon prescribed a vest. I think it was something a team at my hospital designed and developed. It came with a pad to place over the sternum and had hooks and a zipper. Was very uncomfortable, so I took it off when I went home and only wore it when I had to go out. I won’t bother with it unless your surgeon or a doctor prescribes it. I would wear it if prescribed.

Margaret Fielden I had a compression band with a velcro fastener round the chest in hospital. I have worn it round the ... Read more

Margaret Fielden I had a compression band with a velcro fastener round the chest in hospital. I have worn it round the abdomen to support back injuries since!

Fidel Martínez Ruiz I just remembered (it's been 15 months since surgery) that I
didn't get a compression bandage but a s ... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz I just remembered (it's been 15 months since surgery) that I
didn't get a compression bandage but a simple dressing on the surgical wound. I
had forgotten (lol). I'm clarifying this to avoid confusion, agreeing with Rita
and Marie. In the end, everything went OK.