Walter's Posts

Nearly two years since my AVR and I FINALLY got to stop the beta-blocker (metoprolol) and I feel SO much better--not nearly as fatigued. Now I feel like I can actually get some work done around the homestead. I did have to restarted the ARB (Losartan) to deal with the elevated BP (which I had before the AVR procedure). It's going to take a bit to re-build my strength but I finally feel like I'm over the hump and getting back to "normal".

I'm taking a little break after hauling 7 wheelbarrows full of mulch to freshen up the perennial beds. It's been about a year since the consultation with the thoracic surgeon and 10 months since surgery. Overall I feel fine but really hate the drugs (especially, the metoprolol). The greenhouse is 95% complete and later this afternoon, I'll transplant the seedlings (started months ago in the greenhouse) to the garden plot. Every so often, I see Debbie (one of the cardiac rehab nurses) at one of our local breweries. I give her an update and to pass on my greetings to the others. All in all, I guess I couldn't have asked for a better outcome. Best of luck to all those facing the same ordeal.