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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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9 years ago (February 15, 2017)

I'm sitting here tonight thinking about how last year on a Wednesday February the 17th I was in a ICU recovering from having open heart surgery earlier that day. I can't believe Friday will be a year.

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Whitney Nelson posted an update

10 years ago (May 18, 2016)

I started work back Monday. The first day wasn't bad all I did was get caught up on some computer test but Tuesday and today have been rough to say the least! I work hospice and before my surgery I would see 8-10 patients a day today I saw 3... Read more.

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Kate Watson

10 years ago (May 18, 2016)

Were you able to do cardiac rehab at all? I am hoping that will give me some strength back because I've lost muscle strength big time. Sorry to hear your transition back has been rough. Is there any way to do something more clerical within hospice, more on the paperwork... Read more.

Steven A Husted

10 years ago (May 19, 2016)

cardio rehab should have helped or may help you build your strength back

Jean Raber

10 years ago (May 19, 2016)

Whitney, bless you for your hospice work. Are you able to afford cardiac rehab? I know that sometimes finances require folks to get back to work ASAP, and that means foregoing optimal recovery time. You are in my prayers!

Rita Savelis

10 years ago (May 19, 2016)

It does take awhile (months) to get your strength back, cardio rehab or no cardio rehab. Going back to work is a slow process. It's a good idea to start part time for example if you can. 3 patients is an okay start for your first week. You will improve.... Read more.

Tracy Simmons

10 years ago (May 20, 2016)

Hi Whitney. That is noble work that you do and I hope you can continue if that is what you want to do. I have an office job and had minimally invasive surgery and by Wednesday or Thursday am wiped out. I had read some of your posts earlier and... Read more.

Whitney Nelson posted an update

10 years ago (May 9, 2016)

I haven't posted in awhile. I will be 3 months post-op on the 12th. I can't believe how it has flown by. I start work again next Monday and I think I am ready. Everything is going really good the only complaint I have is low energy but I'm pretty... Read more.

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