Mitral Regurgitation, Joined September 9, 2015
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Laura says, "Gearing up for surgery in less than a full week now ..."
Steven says, "Check-in with either a "Dumb Steven" moment or a PSA..."
Lynn says, "Question for those of you who had their surgery ..."
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May 6, 2019
To answer your question. I do feel my scar often. Especially when I do pull ups ( I do around 10 ) or push ups. My surgeon told me that it was expected. I guess it will stay with me. But I don't feel muscle tightness in upper body.
Anxiety, fears. Not as much. One thing I have noticed, that late dinner will cause the heart pump harder. Thus I started to avoid all the late night eats, drinking etc. That really helped.
As for medical related anxiety ( or anxiety in general), Inam the poster child. It has increased greatly before and after surgery. I am in counseling, avoid caffeine except one cup of half caf coffee, and have turned to meditation. Not over it but am a work in progress.
I wish you good health and peace as you continue on this journey.