Steven A Husted - Heart Valve Journal

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2836 days ago

Sandra Noetzel, Kathleen F., Phyllis Petersen and 5 others reacted to this

well my bovine heart valve is doing very good i had a hard time making up my mind which valve to go with but my surgion said he was to use a bovine valve and ...Read more

well my bovine heart valve is doing very good i had a hard time making up my mind which valve to go with but my surgion said he was to use a bovine valve and i was ok with that now after it was done i am very happy with my decision i know it is a hard decision to make but i would do a lot of reading up on the valves so you know which one will suit you best sometimes the dr may know best because he has done so many of the ohs so read and pray about it the lord will help you and you will make it thru this journey you are not alone we are hear to help i was operated on 8/19/2014 and i am doing fine as far as having another surgery the next time i hope for a TAVRwith no cutting my prayers and best wishes to you all waiting for surgery and in recovery and try cardio rehab after surgery it really helps love your friend and heart patient steven a husted ((popeye))

Gina Fiorentino Great update. Delighted to hear you are doing very well!

steven a husted check out my new site or journal at heart valve journal and type in my name steven a husted this site ... Read more

steven a husted check out my new site or journal at heart valve journal and type in my name steven a husted this site started july 2014 my new site started january 2018

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2847 days ago

Rhonda Williams, Willie Radl, Rita Savelis and 5 others reacted to this

i want to say a prayer for all those who have just had surgery or are going to have surgery dear lord be with them and comfort them and help them to mend and ...Read more

i want to say a prayer for all those who have just had surgery or are going to have surgery dear lord be with them and comfort them and help them to mend and heal fast and may you all have a happy new year from your friend and heart valve patient steven a husted (popeye)

Rhonda Williams Thanks Steven! My surgery is Jan 10.

Catie B Happy New Year, Steven!

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2881 days ago

Laura Shepherd, Shannon Gray reacted to this

popeye is doing better my shoulder is healing but it is still sore every day at pt it seems to be getting better maybe some day it will be back to normal but ...Read more

popeye is doing better my shoulder is healing but it is still sore every day at pt it seems to be getting better maybe some day it will be back to normal but it seems the older we get the more acaes and pains we get ha ha my prayers and best wishes are with you all (popeye)

Bonnie Stone-Hope So happy to hear that your shoulder is improving and you are feeling better.
Thank you for the prayer ... Read more

Bonnie Stone-Hope So happy to hear that your shoulder is improving and you are feeling better.
Thank you for the prayers and wishes.

MARIE PICUN Prayers to you

Peggy Whitecotton Hey Popeye.... I've missed you heart brother. Happy to hear your shoulder is doing better and pray fo ... Read more

Peggy Whitecotton Hey Popeye.... I've missed you heart brother. Happy to hear your shoulder is doing better and pray for a speedy recovery. It seems like a lot of those who used to post on a regular bases back when you and I had our surgeries have moved on. I miss all you guys....

Catie B Hi Steven--hope that shoulder feels better really soon. PT is hard work!

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2904 days ago

Bonnie Stone-Hope, Darlene Smith and 2 others reacted to this

wow i am getting pretty tired of PT for my shoulder i hope i never have to have roto cuff surgery again it feels like it will never get better heart surgery ...Read more

wow i am getting pretty tired of PT for my shoulder i hope i never have to have roto cuff surgery again it feels like it will never get better heart surgery was easy compared to this they say some heal fast in 6 months or so and others it may take up to 2 years i hope mine is less than 2 years but they say mine was a major tear in my rotator cuff i guess i will have to grin and bear it ha ha had my shoulder surgery on july 14 time will tell it is getting better but it is taking so long thanks for listening (popeye)

Bonnie Stone-Hope Hope you feel better soon.
Regards,
Bonnie

Craig Gay Prayers for complete healing, sooner rather than later. Hang in there Popeye. Hugs, Yvonne

Jennifer McInerney Such a tough thing to go through. Prayers for a quick recovery

Anna Jones Feel better soon!

Leslie Bakos Sorry Popeye!

Craig Wise We’re all pulling for you Popeye! I’m sorry it’s taking awhile. I feel your pain.

Catie B Sorry it's been so painful, Steven. I hope you feel like yourself real soon!

You can do this. Sorry to hear it's taking longer that expected. Think back to how far you've come af ... Read more

You can do this. Sorry to hear it's taking longer that expected. Think back to how far you've come after the shoulder surgery. Hope you continue to feel better every day!

Rita Savelis Wishing you didn't have to go through this Popeye.
Hope healing starts going faster soon.

MARIE PICUN You got this. Give it time

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2907 days ago

Bonnie Stone-Hope, Leslie Bakos, Rosemary Creutz and 3 others reacted to this

i feel a little older today maybe it is my birthday ha ha i feel so much older but i am only 69 time goes by so fast the older we get well i am 3+ years out ...Read more

i feel a little older today maybe it is my birthday ha ha i feel so much older but i am only 69 time goes by so fast the older we get well i am 3+ years out and so far doing well so if you are waiting for surgery or just had it done it does get better your friend steven a husted (popeye)

Bonnie Stone-Hope Thank you for your post. Happy birthday and many, many more!

Bonnie

Bev Bott Happy birthday

Rose Madura Happy Birthday! Thanks for the positive post!

Happy Birthday Steven!

Liz Burroughs Happy Birthday...I'm glad that you're doing well!!

Peggy Whitecotton Happy birthday Popeye

Civita Fahey Happy Birthday!

Laura Shepherd Happy Birthday 🎂!

Gerald Poulton Happy bday Steve, you are doing freat 👍

Rita Savelis Happy Birthday Popeye! Always glad to hear from you! xo

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2952 days ago

Bonnie Stone-Hope, Gina Fiorentino reacted to this

i have wrote about this before but it bears repeating if you are scard of open heart surgery and you live alone with out much help or no help at all there is ...Read more

i have wrote about this before but it bears repeating if you are scard of open heart surgery and you live alone with out much help or no help at all there is help check with your doctor before surgery and let them know you live alone with no help my doctor sent me to a rehab hospital for two weeks after my surgery and then he had a visiting nurse and therapist visit me twice a week for 4 weeks after that i started cardio rehab so it can be done even if you live alone there is help out there you just have to ask for it let your situation be know i know i was very grateful for all the help i got from every one and adam and this site you can make this journey with the help of all your friends here at heart valve surgery . com love you all your heart brother steven a husted (popeye)

Rita Savelis Love to you Popeye!

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2971 days ago

he will be missed love you don

Rose Madura I'm sure you miss him. God bless you.

MARIE PICUN Prayers for you

Craig Wise God speed to your brother, Popeye. You were blessed to be so close. Peace to you.

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2973 days ago

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2973 days ago

Catie B, Sandra Noetzel, Civita Fahey and 2 others reacted to this

may the good lord above be with us all who have taken this heart valve surgery journey and those of us who are going to have it done in the future love and ...Read more

may the good lord above be with us all who have taken this heart valve surgery journey and those of us who are going to have it done in the future love and prayers to you all i am 3 years and 3 days out thank you jesus amen

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2974 days ago

Sandra Noetzel, Bonnie Stone-Hope reacted to this

and all other surgeries coming up soon may the healing hand of the lord be with you

Laura Dirico Than you. I'm so sorry to heat about your brother

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2976 days ago

my brother passed away i will miss him very much we were friends and alot more i wish we could have done more together

Clare Auten Popeye, I am sorry to hear this. You will be in my prayers during this difficult time.

Catie B Oh Steven! I'm so very sorry! My heart goes out to you -- may the Lord bring you much comfort.

Marie Myers So sorry to about your brother. I hope you find comfort in the many happy memories you have of him.

Charles Haas Just dropping in after a while. Popeye, sorry for your loss and best vibes coming your way.

Phyllis Petersen So sorry for your loss. Losing a sibling is like losing a part of yourself.

Karen Pineda I haven't been here for some time and just happened to pop in and saw this message. Popeye, I am so ... Read more

Karen Pineda I haven't been here for some time and just happened to pop in and saw this message. Popeye, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Many prayers going out to you. I hope you find peace and comfort in the many friends you have here.

Craig Wise I pray for peace for you and family.

Civita Fahey I'm sorry for your loss Steven..

Melissa Houser Sorry for your loss :(

Jill Krajnovich I am sorry to hear about your brother, my condolences to you and your family.

Peggy Whitecotton Oh Popeye, I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your brother am praying for you my friend.....

Bob Fessler I'm so sorry for your loss Popeye. Remember the good times you had with him. My condolences.

Rose Madura Im sorry to hear that you lost your brother. Our condolences to you.

Terrie Syvertsen Popeye- I was sorry to read that your brother passed. I remember how
much you spoke of him and know y ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Popeye- I was sorry to read that your brother passed. I remember how
much you spoke of him and know you will miss him greatly. Karen Pineda and I think about and speak of you and the "community often and have nothing but loving thoughts going your way! It is good that you have so many memories and the support of many to guide you thru this difficult time. Take care-Love, Terrie, Rylee and Kat

Shannon Gray I am so sorry. Heartbreaking. Continued prayers for you.

Steven A Husted thank you all for your prayers and support

Lilly Black Sorry for your loss 🙁 He will always be with you!

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2983 days ago

Darlene Smith, Tina Maroon, Shannon Gray and 1 other reacted to this

WOW NEXT SATURDAY WILL BE 3 YEARS SINCE MY OHS MY TIME FLYES I AM DOING WELL AND GETTING OVER MY SURGERY ON MY EXTRA LARGE TEAR IN MY RIGHT ROTO CUFF IT IS ...Read more

WOW NEXT SATURDAY WILL BE 3 YEARS SINCE MY OHS MY TIME FLYES I AM DOING WELL AND GETTING OVER MY SURGERY ON MY EXTRA LARGE TEAR IN MY RIGHT ROTO CUFF IT IS STILL SORE AND I AM STILL GOING TO THERAPY AND HOPE IT WILL GET BETTER SOON FOR THOSE OF YOU GETTING READY FOR YOUR OHS YOU HAVE HEARD THIS BEFORE IT IS REALLY NOT THAT BAD WELL THAT DEPENDS ON EACH OF US WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT SOME WILL GO THRU THIS VERY SMOOTHLY AND OTHERS WILL HAVE SOME PROBLEMS FOR THE MOST OF US IT WILL NOT BE AS BAD AS WE THINK AND THE PAIN IS VERY MANAGEABLE AND YOU CAN DO THIS WITH THE PRAYERS AND SUPPORT OF THIS COMMUNITY LOVE YOU ALL YOUR FRIEND AND HEART PATIENT (POPEYE) STEVEN A HUSTED

Rita Savelis Lots of love to you Popeye.

Jim Kelly-Evans congratulations Steven!

Barbara Wood Congratulations Steven! And happy to hear that your rotator cuff surgery went well & is behind you:)

Catie B Way to go on your anniversary, Steven! I hope your shoulder heals up soon!

Tina Maroon Glad to hear your doing well Steve. Hope you continue to recover from your rotator cuff surgery.

Peggy Whitecotton Hey Popeye... I always enjoy your posts. Congratulations on your 3rd year. Tomorrow will be 2 year ma ... Read more

Peggy Whitecotton Hey Popeye... I always enjoy your posts. Congratulations on your 3rd year. Tomorrow will be 2 year mark since I got my new aortic Bovine valve, YEA!
I am 76 years old and feel like I am 40. Blessings to you my heart brother.

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3000 days ago

Darlene Smith, Phyllis Petersen, ConNie Romo and 3 others reacted to this

well i made it thru my roto cuff surgery i think the worst part was and is wearing the sling it is very uncomfortable but it is getting better i hope therapy ...Read more

well i made it thru my roto cuff surgery i think the worst part was and is wearing the sling it is very uncomfortable but it is getting better i hope therapy is not to bad i start on monday please keep me in your prayers your friend popeye

Catie B So glad you got through it, Steven!

Rita Savelis Always nice to hear news from you Popeye. Take care.

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3020 days ago

popeye here again i am trusting in the lord to help me with the pain in my rotator cuff operation i most of the time can bear the pain but the older i get the ...Read more

popeye here again i am trusting in the lord to help me with the pain in my rotator cuff operation i most of the time can bear the pain but the older i get the more the pain hurts help me dear lord amen

Bob Fessler Good luck with your surgery popeye. My brother-in-law had a similar surgery 3 months ago. The only ... Read more

Bob Fessler Good luck with your surgery popeye. My brother-in-law had a similar surgery 3 months ago. The only pain he had was while doing rehab afterwards. You know how they can push you to do more for your own good. I wouldn't stress out too much about the surgery itself. Not being able to drive is no fun either. Take care.

Catie B It's daunting to be facing surgery, Steve. Praying for you now. I hope it will all go super well!

Valerie Archual Sending lots of prayers for you now!!!!

Steven A Husted thank you all for your prayers it really helps alot i had another friend tell me today that the surge ... Read more

Steven A Husted thank you all for your prayers it really helps alot i had another friend tell me today that the surgery was not that bad but the rehab aftersurgery was the painful part but i am one who will tell them so when they try to push to hard and fast i will just say no and stop i know better than they do what my body can stan as far as pain i hope i dont have to get ruff with them but sometimes you have to let them know what you can and cannot do i know i had one in cardio rehab that tried to push me and i just told her no and she stopped pushing me so hard well i hope and pray it all goes well your friend (popeye)

Jeanette Davidson Prayers are with you my friend. Hang in there !!!

Cathleen Weed 🙏❤️

Shannon Gray 💕

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3023 days ago

Shannon Gray, Phyllis Petersen, Leslie Bakos and 1 other reacted to this

i had therapy and it did not work so now i will have surgery on july 14 2017 on my right shoulder and hope it will fix my shoulder the MRI showed several tears ...Read more

i had therapy and it did not work so now i will have surgery on july 14 2017 on my right shoulder and hope it will fix my shoulder the MRI showed several tears in my right rotator cuff i hope i will still be able to write with my right hand they will take care of some bone spures also on my shoulder at the same time

Rita Savelis Oh, Popeye, so sorry to hear that you need more surgery. Thinking of you and wishing you the best.

Marie Myers Hope all goes well !

Steve Farthing Here's hoping for a quick recovery!

Barbara Wood Sending many positive thoughts & prayers your way Steven!

Laura Jacobs Ugh!!!! So so sorry you are facing this surgery. All the best for a great recovery result without com ... Read more

Laura Jacobs Ugh!!!! So so sorry you are facing this surgery. All the best for a great recovery result without complications!!!

Terrie Syvertsen Hello Popeye. Terrie here. Sorry to read that you are having troubles with your rotator cuff and in n ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Hello Popeye. Terrie here. Sorry to read that you are having troubles with your rotator cuff and in need of surgery. That must hurt! Will be sending mighty prayers your way that it is a successful surgery for you. Think of you often. glad to see your photo of your handsome self!!! Love, your heart sister Terrie

Peggy Whitecotton Hi Popeye I've been thinking about you and miss not seeing your posts I have missed you my friend. S ... Read more

Peggy Whitecotton Hi Popeye I've been thinking about you and miss not seeing your posts I have missed you my friend. Sorry to hear about your surgery will be praying for you . Keep us posted.

Eddie Patton I will be undergoing the same soon. Good luck!

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3082 days ago

has anyone had a tear in there rotater cuff i do not know how it happened but i had exrays and an MRI of my right shoulder and they say i have a tear in my ...Read more

has anyone had a tear in there rotater cuff i do not know how it happened but i had exrays and an MRI of my right shoulder and they say i have a tear in my rotater cuff does this mean surgery or what thanks

MARIE PICUN My husband had the surgery. They did the micro surgery, had little holes in his shoulder then went in ... Read more

MARIE PICUN My husband had the surgery. They did the micro surgery, had little holes in his shoulder then went in and fix him. Went in the morning, was home in early evening. If you can get the ice machine from your surgeon, I would recommend it. The strap goes around your shoulder were the ice stays, and the cooler is on the floor. Help him a lot for the pain

Catie B So sorry you're hurt, Steven! I think it depends on how extensive your tear is. I had just a partial ... Read more

Catie B So sorry you're hurt, Steven! I think it depends on how extensive your tear is. I had just a partial rotator cuff tear and it didn't need surgery. Hope there's a conservative treatment for you.

Barbara Wood Best wishes Steven, hope it doesn't require surgery!

Steven A Husted thank you for the information i go to doctor on 26 so i will find out then i hope it is not surgery t ... Read more

Steven A Husted thank you for the information i go to doctor on 26 so i will find out then i hope it is not surgery thanks again

Steven A Husted thank you for the information i go to doctor on 26 so i will find out then i hope it is not surgery t ... Read more

Steven A Husted thank you for the information i go to doctor on 26 so i will find out then i hope it is not surgery thanks again

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3123 days ago

Jane Welp, Betsy Crawford, Rita Savelis and 2 others reacted to this

what a blessing this site is to heart patients i love to read all of the posts from the different ones who have had different problems before and after surgery ...Read more

what a blessing this site is to heart patients i love to read all of the posts from the different ones who have had different problems before and after surgery it is a great source of information and help to us all i was so scared before surgery and the patients on this site really helped me thru this ohs journey and after the surgery i was really surprised that it was not as bad as i thought it would be there are ups and downs but it is very manageble i want to give adam pick another thank you for his work and book thank you adam and god bless

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3133 days ago

Wanda Mroz, Matthew Russo, MARIE PICUN and 5 others reacted to this

my prayer for the upcoming surgeries dear lord see them all thru there surgeries and recoveries and give them your healing touch amen BEN, CATHY, JOAN, MELANIE, ...Read more

my prayer for the upcoming surgeries dear lord see them all thru there surgeries and recoveries and give them your healing touch amen BEN, CATHY, JOAN, MELANIE, KIM, bless them all

MARIE PICUN Amen

Larry Ring Amen.

Ben Hyman Amen Heart Brother

DEBORAH Vulpi Amen

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3136 days ago

Matthew Russo, Jane Welp, Barbara Wood reacted to this

many prayers for Brenda, Lillian, Jane, Ben, Cathy, and all the recoveries amen read my other posts i was really scared

Cathy Zuber Thanks

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3136 days ago

MARIE PICUN, Matthew Russo, Jane Welp and 2 others reacted to this

i was so scared of ohs i had heard of people who had there heart replaced and not lasting very long after surgery but i had not heard about them replacing a ...Read more

i was so scared of ohs i had heard of people who had there heart replaced and not lasting very long after surgery but i had not heard about them replacing a valve in your heart i thought this would be more dangerous so i started to research and read about patients who had ohs for valve replacement and found this site wow what a difference it made reading about all these patients who had this surgery done and some of them more than once and survived some for years it really helped me with my fear of ohs and gave me the courage to go thru this journey thank you lord for seeing me thru it was really not that bad and now i have maybe another 20+years amen so if you are scared like i was research like i did and the lord will see you thru it also your heart brother steve (popeye)

Thomas Spero Thanks Steve. I am just starting the process.

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3146 days ago

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the thoughts of a second operation make me wonder how long this valve will last i know this ohs was not that bad but will it be worse the second time around ...Read more

the thoughts of a second operation make me wonder how long this valve will last i know this ohs was not that bad but will it be worse the second time around i know this operation was a whole lot better than my other two major surgeries but they were 45 years ago and i hope if this valve lasts 20 years they will have a painless ohs with out cutting or scars one can hope and pray

Cathleen Weed TAVR is the future ❤️. It was so easy.
Just to let you know, going through OHS again (I did it 3 ... Read more

Cathleen Weed TAVR is the future ❤️. It was so easy.
Just to let you know, going through OHS again (I did it 3 times before TAVR was invented) is a different feeling than the first time because you know what to expect (which can be good and bad lol). It's no worse than the first time, maybe even easier because you know it can be done. You've proven it to yourself already. Nothing to worry about really 💛. Your new valve will last a long time anyway so just stay HEALTHY and enjoy the freedoms of your tissue valve 😊.

Don Catoe I am not experienced at this as Cathleen, but I have been giving this a lot of thought. I have a bovi ... Read more

Don Catoe I am not experienced at this as Cathleen, but I have been giving this a lot of thought. I have a bovine aortic valve they say has the potential for lasting 20 years. I think that may depend on my lifestyle changes. I am actually horrified at the thought of eating French fries and burgers since my surgery. My cow valve may go on strike and start calcifying again! Did you make a lot of lifestyle changes??

Rita Savelis I wish you the best Popeye and understand your fears. There is a lot of wondering to do.... days when ... Read more

Rita Savelis I wish you the best Popeye and understand your fears. There is a lot of wondering to do.... days when one is filled with thoughts/fears of the future.
Those fears are real.
Take care, Popeye, you've been through a lot.
Seeing you post always makes me feel good.

Steven A Husted when i think about it i have not changed my eating habits at all i am single and live alone so i eat ... Read more

Steven A Husted when i think about it i have not changed my eating habits at all i am single and live alone so i eat a lot of frozen meals and microwave a lot this may be bad for me but i do not cook and do not want to some prepared meals are good for you so i take the good with the bad and hope for the best

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3227 days ago

CARDIO REHAB PHASE 2 AND 3 CARDIO REHAB PHASE 2 IS WHAT THEY RECCOMEND AFTER SURGERY 36 SESSIONS WHICH MOST INSURANCE AND MEDICARE WILL PAY FOR THEY HAVE A ...Read more

CARDIO REHAB PHASE 2 AND 3 CARDIO REHAB PHASE 2 IS WHAT THEY RECCOMEND AFTER SURGERY 36 SESSIONS WHICH MOST INSURANCE AND MEDICARE WILL PAY FOR THEY HAVE A WARM UP EXERCISE THEN YOU GET ON A EXERCISE MACHINE FOR 15 MIN THEN SWITCH TO ANOTHER MACHINE FOR 15 MIN THEN YOU HAVE A COOL DOWN EXERCISE AND DURING THIS TIME THEY CHECK YOUR BP AND HR FOR EACH EXERCISE THEN IN PHASE 3 WHICH INSURANCE AND MEDICARE DOES NOT COVER IT COST IS DIFFERENT IN EACH STATE MY STATE IS $60 A MONTH LESS IF YOU PAY BY THE YEAR SOME STATES IT MAY BE CHEAPER SO IN PHASE 3 IT IS VERY SIMILAR TO PHASE 2 THEY ALSO CHECK YOUR SUGAR IF YOU ARE DIABETIC CARDIO REHAB IS VERY BENEFICIAL AFTER OPEN HEART SURGERY

Phyllis Petersen My program is a little different. I have cardio on one machine (started with 12 minutes, up to 25 min ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen My program is a little different. I have cardio on one machine (started with 12 minutes, up to 25 min now), then I do 2 sets of 4 resistance exercises. I'm just hoping I can still afford it in January when I have to start paying copays again. They check BP before, close to the end of the cardio, and again after cool down. They seem to tailor the programs carefully to each person's abilities and health.

Steven A Husted yes every rehab center is a little different but the idea is the same to get and keep your heart in g ... Read more

Steven A Husted yes every rehab center is a little different but the idea is the same to get and keep your heart in good shape cardio rehab is a blessing and it can get you back on your feet and help your recovery

Phyllis Petersen They kicked my butt today! When I was told only 20 minutes for cardio, I started to question it. Then ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen They kicked my butt today! When I was told only 20 minutes for cardio, I started to question it. Then I found out that they were pushing me up from 2.8 to 3.2 mph and from 2% grade to 3% grade. I had just had the resistance training up to 13 reps from 10 reps on Friday. By the end of the program today, I felt pushed to the max. A nice breakfast with friends and an afternoon nap helped.

Steven A Husted you can stop them from pushing you to much just say no and go at your own pace i had a therapist try ... Read more

Steven A Husted you can stop them from pushing you to much just say no and go at your own pace i had a therapist try to push me to and i told her no and did it at my own pace she did not like it but after that she left me alone and i made it thru cardio rehab phase 2 and now i am in phase 3 of cardio rehab and i am really enjoying it

Phyllis Petersen I don't mind being pushed. If it gets to be too much, I can tell them and they'll ease up. My muscles ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen I don't mind being pushed. If it gets to be too much, I can tell them and they'll ease up. My muscles are really what's holding me back a bit, but it hasn't reached a point I can't do it yet. I figure the harder I work at rehab, the better I'll get and sooner.

Steven A Husted YES BUT YOU DONT WANT TO OVER DO IT YOUR BODY NEEDS TIME TO HEAL YOU HAVE HAD A MAJOR OPERATION AND T ... Read more

Steven A Husted YES BUT YOU DONT WANT TO OVER DO IT YOUR BODY NEEDS TIME TO HEAL YOU HAVE HAD A MAJOR OPERATION AND TIME IS A HEALER

Phyllis Petersen I'm doing it at the hospital with careful monitoring by cardiac nurses and exercise physiologists. I' ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen I'm doing it at the hospital with careful monitoring by cardiac nurses and exercise physiologists. I'm open and honest with them, too, because I know that they need that information to serve me best.

Steven A Husted you are doing great keep up the good work

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3237 days ago

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AFTER OPEN HEART SURGERY YOU WILL IMPROVE SLOWLY ONE DAY AT A TIME WITH A LOT OF REST AND THEN YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT CARDIO REHAB PHASE 2 AND 3 . PHASE 2 IS ...Read more

AFTER OPEN HEART SURGERY YOU WILL IMPROVE SLOWLY ONE DAY AT A TIME WITH A LOT OF REST AND THEN YOU SHOULD THINK ABOUT CARDIO REHAB PHASE 2 AND 3 . PHASE 2 IS WHAT INSURANCE USUALLY PAYS FOR 36 SESSIONS THEN THERE IS PHASE 3 WHICH YOU PAY FOR IT IS AROUND $60 A MONTH IT MAY BE A LITTLE MORE OR LESS IN SOME STATES IT IS A GREAT PROGRAM TO KEEP YOUR HEART IN SHAPE YOU GET A GREAT EXERCISE AND THERE IS A NURSE THERE IF YOU NEED ONE AND THEY CHECK YOUR BP AND HR BEFORE AND AFTER EACH EXERCISE YOU HAVE A WARM UP AND EXERCISE ON TWO DIFFERENT MACHINES THEN A COOL DOWN I REALLY ENJOY IT I AM PRAYING FOR ALL THE UPCOMING OHS

Briana Morgan When did you start cardiac rehab? How many weeks after surgery? I see my cardiologist next week, fi ... Read more

Briana Morgan When did you start cardiac rehab? How many weeks after surgery? I see my cardiologist next week, five weeks after surgery, and was thinking about asking about that.

Steven A Husted I WAS 2 DAYS IN ICU I THINK THEN 4 DAYS IN STEP DOWN UNIT THEN THEY TRANSFERRED ME TO A REHAB HOSPITA ... Read more

Steven A Husted I WAS 2 DAYS IN ICU I THINK THEN 4 DAYS IN STEP DOWN UNIT THEN THEY TRANSFERRED ME TO A REHAB HOSPITAL BECAUSE I LIVE ALONE WITH NO HELP I WAS IN REHAB HOSPITAL FOR TWO WEEKS TO GET ME READY TO GO HOME THEN I HAD A VISITING NURSE AND THERAPIST TWICE A WEEK TO MAKE SURE I COULD DO MY HOUSEHOLD CHORES THEN I STARTED CARDIO REHAB PHASE 2 SO IT WAS ABOUT 7 WEEKS AFTER MY SURGERY I HAD 36 SESSIONS IN PHASE 2 AND THEN STARTED PHASE 3 RIGHT AWAY AND I AM STILL IN PHASE 3 AND I REALLY ENJOY IT

Cathleen Weed Love this post 💛. I wish cardiac rehab was mandatory for every heart patient instead of optional. ... Read more

Cathleen Weed Love this post 💛. I wish cardiac rehab was mandatory for every heart patient instead of optional. It is 100% effective and not only builds your endurance and physical body back in a safe environment, it also builds your confidence which is just as important. That's what I try to stress to everyone. It's good for your physical AND mental health after such a big event. ❤️

Tina Maroon I agree Cardiac Rehab is very helpful.

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3243 days ago

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hope every one had a happy thanksgiving we have so much to be thankful for we could never thank god enough for all he has done for us and a special thank you ...Read more

hope every one had a happy thanksgiving we have so much to be thankful for we could never thank god enough for all he has done for us and a special thank you to adam pick for this website and his book may our dear lord bless him and his family for the work they are doing for the heart surgery community

Jean Raber Happy Thanksgiving to you, too, Popeye!

Tina Maroon Happy Thanksgiving two days late Steven.

Lila Richards Happy Thanksgiving Holiday Steven!

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LET US REMEMBER OUR VETERANS TODAY AND THANK THEM FOR THERE SERVICE TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY OF OURS GOD BLESS AMERICA GOD BLESS ALL OUR VETERANS AMEN

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3269 days ago

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FEAR OF OPEN HEART SURGERY THAT IS WHAT I HAD WHEN I HEARD I WOULD NEED TO HAVE IT DONE I WAS AFRAID OF IT AND SCARED TO HAVE IT DONE I WAS DETERMINED TO PUT ...Read more

FEAR OF OPEN HEART SURGERY THAT IS WHAT I HAD WHEN I HEARD I WOULD NEED TO HAVE IT DONE I WAS AFRAID OF IT AND SCARED TO HAVE IT DONE I WAS DETERMINED TO PUT IT OFF AS LONG AS POSSIBLE BUT MY BODY WAS TELLING ME TO HAVE IT DONE MY SHORTNESS OF BREATH WAS GETTING WORSE AND I JUST HAPPENED TO HAVE A APPOINTMENT WITH MY CARDIOLOGIST AND WHEN I TOLD HIM MY BREATHING WAS GETTING WORSE HE LISTENED TO MY HEART AND TOLD ME TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL RIGHT AWAY AND SEE A SURGEON SO I DID AND HE SET ME UP FOR SURGERY ASAP AND BEFORE I KNEW IT I WAS ON THE OTHER SIDE AND IN RECOVERY I EVEN ASKED THE NURSE WHEN THEY WERE GOING TO START AND SHE SAID IT IS ALL OVER ALL DONE AND THEN MY RECOVERY STARTED AND IT WAS A SMOOTH RECOVERY SO MY FEAR HAD TO GO QUICKLY AND WITH THE LORDS HELP IT DID THANKS TO ALL THE POSTS AND PRAYERS ON THIS SITE NO MORE FEAR YOU CAN HAVE THIS SAME THING HAPPEN TO YOU THE LORD WILL SEE YOU THRU THIS JOURNEY AMEN

Craig Gay Amen!

Yvonne Toon Amen! God is good!

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3272 days ago

Darlene Smith, Elaine Cutri, Roseline Rosario and 5 others reacted to this

thank you for all the birthday wishes love and prayers to all my heart brothers and sisters may the good lord give you smooth sailing in your surgery and recovery ...Read more

thank you for all the birthday wishes love and prayers to all my heart brothers and sisters may the good lord give you smooth sailing in your surgery and recovery

Catie B Bless you, Steve!

Tina Maroon Happy Birthday to you Steven. Love and prayers to you too.

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3273 days ago

Heath Larner, Shannon Gray reacted to this

HI MY HEART BROTHERS & SISTERS WELL TOMORROW I WILL BE ANOTHER YEAR OLDER AND I AM GLAD TO HAVE A NEW BOVINE HEART VALVE TO HELP ME LIVE LONGER I FEEL PRETTY ...Read more

HI MY HEART BROTHERS & SISTERS WELL TOMORROW I WILL BE ANOTHER YEAR OLDER AND I AM GLAD TO HAVE A NEW BOVINE HEART VALVE TO HELP ME LIVE LONGER I FEEL PRETTY GOOD AND I AM STILL GOING TO CARDIO REHAB PHASE 3 TWICE A WEEK AND I THINK IT HAS KEPT ME IN PRETTY GOOD SHAPE HEART HEALTH WISE NO OTHER PROBLEMS EXCEPT A VERY SMALL PAIN IN MY CHEST WHERE THEY DID MY BYPASS AND SOMETIMES A SMALL PAIN IN MY STERUM INCISION HERE I AM OVER TWO YEARS OUT AND 68 YEARS OLD TOMORROW HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEVE (POPEYE)

Lila Richards Happy Birthday Steve! 🎉🎈🎂

MARIE PICUN Happy Birthday to you😘

Lilly Black Wooohooo! happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Steven...happy birthday to ... Read more

Lilly Black Wooohooo! happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to Steven...happy birthday to you! 🎉🎈🎂

Roseline Rosario Happy Birthday!🎂

Ellen Leng Happy birthday and many more!

Catie B Happy, happy birthday, Steve!!

Phyllis Petersen Happy Birthday!

Rita Savelis Many happy returns of the day Popeye!

Steven A Hustedposted a journal

3280 days ago

MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE IF YOU ARE ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND I WOULD RECOMEND GUERRIERI HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE AT PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ...Read more

MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE IF YOU ARE ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF MARYLAND I WOULD RECOMEND GUERRIERI HEART AND VASCULAR INSTITUTE AT PENINSULA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER THEY DO VERY GOOD WORK DR TODD AND DR OGBURN AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF ANY ONE ON EASTERN SHORE IS ON THIS SITE THANKS

Steven A Hustedposted a journal

3281 days ago

Lila Richards, Joanne Casserly, Ruth Valenzuela and 3 others reacted to this

WAS I SCARED YES I WAS SCARED TO DEATH OF OPEN HEART SURGERY THE THOUGHT OF OPENING UP MY CHEST TO REPLACE A VALVE INSIDE MY HEART IT WAS VERY SCARY THE THOUGHT ...Read more

WAS I SCARED YES I WAS SCARED TO DEATH OF OPEN HEART SURGERY THE THOUGHT OF OPENING UP MY CHEST TO REPLACE A VALVE INSIDE MY HEART IT WAS VERY SCARY THE THOUGHT I MAY NOT WAKE UP THE THOUGHT OF BEING ON A HEART MACHINE TO KEEP ME ALIVE IT ALL SCARED ME AND I WANTED TO PUT IT OFF AS LONG AS POSSIBLE BUT THE SHORTNESS OF BREATH WAS GETTING TO ME SO I HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH MY CARDIOLGIST AND HE LISTENED TO MY HEART AND TOLD ME TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL RIGHT AWAY WHERE THE DOCTOR SET ME UP FOR SURGERY ASAP SO I HAD NO MORE TIME TO BE SCARED IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN ASAP SO ALL I COULD DO WAS PRAY DEAR LORD PLEASE SEE ME THRU THIS JOURNEY AND HE DID AND IT WAS OVER BEFORE I KNEW IT AND I WAS OK AND THE PAIN WAS MANAGEABLE AND NOT AS BAD AS I THOUGHT IT WAS GOING TO BE THANK YOU JESUS AMEN SO DONT BE SCARED OR AFRAID IF SO MANY OTHERS HAVE DONE IT YOU CAN TO JUST KEEP READING ALL THE POSTS ON THIS SITE AND THEY WILL COMFORT YOU AND GIVE YOU LOTS OF INFORMATION

Tammy Pilcher Amen!

Joanne Casserly Agree Amen! :)

Ruth Valenzuela Amen!

Nancy Lewis Congratulations Steven. Welcome to the other side of surgery. As your recovery progresses, you are ... Read more

Nancy Lewis Congratulations Steven. Welcome to the other side of surgery. As your recovery progresses, you are going to feel so much better and so much more confident with your life. I'm happy for you.

MARIE PICUN Thank you

Lila Richards Thank you! ❤️

Wanda Mroz Totally true! 💞

Rita Savelis Always happy to hear from Popeye!

Peggy Whitecotton Good word Steven.

Catie B Alright, Steven! You rock!

Eddie Patton Amen brother. Glad you have stuck around, so many recover and move on.

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