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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: November 13, 2025

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Teddy Atkins posted an update

1 week ago (July 4, 2026)

Got a good question. How long did you stay on oxygen after heart surgery? I am 7 months after heart surgery and I am still on oxygen. I'm guessing I need more time for my lungs to get stronger. The cardiologist just told me to keep going with the oxygen.

John Cook

Leaving the hospital on oxygen sometimes happens but it isn’t the typical experience. I had some plural effusion (water on the lungs) I had to deal with after surgery but didn’t need oxygen. I needed diuretics for two months. If your cardiologist can’t give you a straight answer as to... Read more.

Teddy Atkins

Thank you👍 I will look into that.

Teddy Atkins posted an update

2 weeks ago (June 27, 2026)

I have a question for those who do yoga. After heart surgery when did you get back in to yoga practice?

Marie Myers

I think i started back in 3-4 months, but I started with easier classes.

Teddy Atkins posted an update

1 month ago (June 13, 2026)

I look back at my surgery and how those first few steps turned into a few minute walks around the hospital. And realize I came a long way to my recovery. 🙂 Now I go to the gym and and eating healthier than I did before surgery.I still think about... Read more.

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Grace Mason

Great update Teddy! Keep it up, as you sound like you are doing all the right things in your recovery. You should be proud of your choices and your strength in your recovery.

Adam Pick

Teddy, Great to hear about the wonderful progress you've made since December! I really love hearing about you in the gym and eating well. For me, heart surgery was somewhat of a "reset button" with regards to my health. I was always pretty healthy but since my operation I've really... Read more.

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