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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

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Sasha Saldana posted a photo

9 years ago (June 5, 2017)

The hubby came home yesterday! Only 4 days after his heart surgery. My parents gifted him a recliner 😍 It's really helping him with the recovery so far.

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Barbara Wood

9 years ago (June 6, 2017)

You look wonderful...happy & comfy...happy healing to you Vic!

Martha Dean

9 years ago (June 6, 2017)

Welcome home!!

Cathleen Weed

9 years ago (June 6, 2017)

Awesome! 💪

Rose Madura

9 years ago (June 6, 2017)

You look great!!! hard to believe you had heart surgery a few days ago.

Vic Barrera

9 years ago (June 6, 2017)

Thank you everyone, I feel great at the moment. To anyone still going through the ICU phase of it, it gets better, keep you heart in the fight and you'll come out better for it. I hope everyone has a great surgery and recovery!

Phyllis Petersen

9 years ago (June 6, 2017)

He looks great!

Lyle Blanchard

9 years ago (June 6, 2017)

Great job Vic! I'm having another round of shock treatment tomorrow and hope to go home Thursday.

Vic Barrera

9 years ago (June 6, 2017)

I hope everything goes well, Lyle! I had the same issue for a bit, I was given a bunch of potassium and magnesium for my pvc's and other irregular heart beat issues immediately after leaving the ICU. Stay strong man, you're gonna be great!

Matt Sheffield

9 years ago (June 8, 2017)

Looking good! So excited for you guys.

Ben Hyman

9 years ago (June 9, 2017)

Congrats on your husband's succesful procedure. I had MR Repair at Mayo Rochester in March. Make sure your husband is extremely diligent on taking his blood thinners if they are prescribed. There is a high risk of bloid clots that can cause a stroke. I was on blood thinners for... Read more.

Steven Dean

8 years ago (August 5, 2018)

Looking good! The hospital is the hardest part

Sasha Saldana posted an update

9 years ago (May 29, 2017)

What made you feel better during your hospital stay after your surgery? Or better yet, what made you feel right at home? I would like to gather some things to make my husband's stay at the hospital as comfortable as possible. I thought of bringing a frame with our family... Read more.

Phyllis Petersen

9 years ago (May 29, 2017)

I had my sister bring me pajama pants and slip-on footwear for walking around in. I had my phone and a sudoku book, but I don't remember doing much while at the hospital. And she picked me up a cup of Tazo chai tea with honey and milk each morning... Read more.

Cathleen Weed

9 years ago (May 29, 2017)

Photos of family are good to tape to the wall .... It personalizes a patient for the nurses ❤️. Comfy soft pjs that button up the front are great. Ear plugs and an eye mask to sleep through the noise and light. Otherwise, it's pretty much just an uncomfortable experience... Read more.

Sasha Saldana

9 years ago (May 29, 2017)

Phyllis, that's amazing that your sister was able to do that for you :) I will probably get my husband a couple of puzzle books in case he gets bored. I'm sure he will be busy plenty though! Cathleen what a great idea about the photos. I also love the... Read more.

Cathy Zuber

9 years ago (May 29, 2017)

Great ideas!! Sasha, is yr Hubby interested in sports?? Take a TV Guide with you..baseball, car racing and Hockey playoffs to listen to on TV could help!!

Pat Bluemel

9 years ago (May 29, 2017)

I traveled really light, so that on check out day there wasn't more stuff to worry about. I also asked all my peeps for no gifts to haul around. Must haves: eye mask, ear plugs, deodorant, basket ball shorts/PJ pants and my ipad. That was it!

Kathy Blank

9 years ago (May 30, 2017)

Top things for me- digital frame w family pics- eye mask and then my kids brought me my favorite flavor of popscicles. Used my phone just to communicate w close family and get online for this community- there are always questions that pop up right after surgery and my heart... Read more.

Civita Fahey

9 years ago (May 30, 2017)

to be honest what I valued the most was one of those neck pillows that you use for flying.. I had a lot of neck pain and couldn't get comfortable in the bed so it really helped me..

Jeanette Davidson

9 years ago (May 30, 2017)

I agree ...I like the neck pillow also. I have one that you can heat up in the microwave that I got at bed bath and beyond. The nurses would do it for me ...it was so soothing.

Phyllis Petersen

9 years ago (May 30, 2017)

I did bring a robe too. I forgot about that. My hospital gown had a pocket for the monitor, so that wasn't an issue. Also, CC had masks and ear plugs available. Of course, I didn't read that until after I didn't need them. A neck pillow is a great... Read more.

Sasha Saldana posted an update

9 years ago (May 25, 2017)

For those with a mechanical valve, when were you required to start taking blood thinners? I have heard of people starting to take them a couple of days before their surgery. Is this true? Or did you start taking them immediately following surgery?