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I passed my six-month "valversary" last week. I feel good -- better than before surgery. I didn't think I had any symptoms, but looking back, my heart was thumping harder than normal and I took naps every day. I told myself I was just getting older (I'm 67) because I didn’t want to think something was wrong. Now I have more energy and don't need naps -- nothing against naps! I felt "normal" around three months after surgery. I finished cardiac rehab after about four months and still go to the gym daily. Northwestern's cardiac rehab program is located inside my regular gym, so I see those wonderful nurses, physical therapists and cardiologists whenever I work out. They are angels!
With surgery behind me, I'm back to being an ordinary retiree. I want to visit Saskatoon, Canada. Anyone from Saskatchewan? I like to visit places that aren't big tourist meccas. The low tomorrow night in Saskatoon will be minus 43 degrees Fahrenheit. How do people live there? I intend to find out -- but not until summer, lol!
I’m right behind you on recovery as Dr McCarthy performed the same surgery on me on August 20.
Your all's stories are giving me hope. I know I am a huge mess, and I must be asking alot since I have been unable to find a doctor that is willing to help me. I have some sort of flap of skin on or in my heart from my first surgery. I am so looking forward to when I can post pics and my survival story here.