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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Ruth Rehak posted an update

6 years ago (July 21, 2019)

While I was originally supposed to go home yesterday, I'm not minding staying 2 more days. I will let me get stronger for the things that I have to do when I'm at home by myself. I'm having lots of small victories. Going to the restroom by myself. Being able... Read more.

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Heart Warrior

I know its hard because your tired and your body aches but you must walk. You will get stronger quicker.

Erik Jensen

Continued good luck, Ruth!

Joy Vera

I'm thinking those are pretty big victories, Ruth, I remember them all! On the walking, your tiredness is certainly legitimatel Just think of what the most critical muscle in your body recently went through. So, yes, you should walk but maybe it doesn't have to be as far or as... Read more.

Marie Myers

I was really tired while in the hospital. Once I got home, I did more walking than I did as an inpatient.

Tracy Fallu

You will be tired for many days as your body heals. The best thing you can do for yourself is walk, rest... repeat. It doesn't have to be a fast walk. I remember barely putting one foot in front of the other before getting back to the bed.

Meredith Bray

My first week schedule was get up, get dressed-ish, eat breakfast, walk a little NAP Shower, eat lunch, watch tv NAP snack, walk, be social (phone or email) NAP walk, dinner, tv,short walk NAP wake up at 11pm,get help getting out of bed to pee, watch movies on tablet in... Read more.

Carlos Banuelos

Hi Ruth, sounds like you are doing great. I agree - why not stay another night. And I feel your pain re walking. It's normal. I'm exhausted after my walks. I think showers are even more difficult bc of all the lines you have to try to keep dry and... Read more.

Monica McCaa

Congratulations

Ruth Rehak

Thanks, all!

Susan Lynn

I agree with all of the previous recommendations. You will feel tired, but if you can force yourself to walk in the house morning, mid-day, and evening and gradually increase the amount of time, you'll get your stamina back. Plus, if you're going home on Lasix, you'll be doing your... Read more.

Frank DeGrazia

Ruth, Glad to hear you're coming home today . My first day home, I was so relaxed to be home, I took a 3 hour nap that afternoon , in my own bed! The sweetest , deepest nap of my life! Welcome Home!

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6 years ago (July 20, 2019)

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Ruth Rehak

5 days post surgery I am up and about and the on my way to recovery..

Tim Miller

awesome job Ruth, hope you continue a speedy recovery.

Susan Lynn

Fantastic, Ruth!

Kimberley Anchell

Woot woot - way to go, Ruth! Keep up the great work.

Catie B

How well I remember those halls! You're doing awesomely, Ruth!

Ruth Rehak

You guys are great, thanks so much for the encouragement.

Mike Roskowinski

Awesome Ruth. Keep it up it gets easier.

Rob Sparling

Way to go, Ruth! I remember those halls, too! Somehow it looks cozier and more homey than it felt while being there! Keep walking walking walking!

Joy Vera

Great news, Ruth!

Christi Harrington

Ruth, I am so excited to download the guided imagery that you suggested. Thank you for sharing that and great job being up and out of your bed!!

Ruth Rehak posted an update

6 years ago (July 11, 2019)

I spent the day at the Cleveland Clinic doing my pre-surgery appointments. Starting at 6:45 AM, I had an echocardiogram. I had x-rays. I had 7 vials of blood taken for blood work. I had a carotid doppler. I had a CT scan. I had lung function testing. I met... Read more.

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Rose Madura

Awesome news! I'm sure you are feeling so much better knowing you are in good hands!

Frank DeGrazia

Absolutely Great! May it just be the start of many pleasant surprises for you on your journey to the other side in the next week . All the Best Ruth!

Marie Myers

Good for you! Sounds like you are in the right mind frame for your surgical adventure. I was surprised how extensive the pre op work up was, and I agree it was a tiring day. Wishing you a smooth trip through surgery and recovery.

Mike Roskowinski

Wow Ruth what a long day of testing. It is great to get it all done and get ready for that surgery. Meeting the surgeon was the biggest thing for me. The first one I got told to go to had terrible bedside manners. Then the guy I had do... Read more.

Susan Lynn

It's a hectic day, for sure! I did my pre-op work in one day and was so busy, I didn't have time to stress about any of the tests. I also had the side incision mini-thoracotomy. You'll be very pleased with the result and recovery. All the best!

Ruth Rehak

Thank you, thank you all for posting here with such encouragement! It really helps.

Joy Vera

What a long day but what good news from your surgeon. It's great that you like him too. That's so important. It won't be long & you'll be in recovery!