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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: September 8, 2018

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William Borland posted an update

8 years ago (October 12, 2018)

It's been 11 days since my surgery and I finally was able to take my first shower (due to my pacemaker's incision heal time). It felt great washing the "blues" down the drain! Recovery is going well. I now walk 3 times a day for 20 minutes each, and try... Read more.

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Rob Sparling

8 years ago (October 12, 2018)

Your walking progress matches mine! Impressive! Keep pushing, William! ❤️💪

Bradley Dunn

8 years ago (October 12, 2018)

I bet that shower was awesome.

Dan Vechiola

8 years ago (October 12, 2018)

Nice progress William. Keep pounding that pavement!

William Borland posted a photo

8 years ago (October 12, 2018)

Sunshine for the sutures...

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Rob Sparling

8 years ago (October 12, 2018)

Great to see you out and about! Beautiful day! Pacific Ocean over your shoulder?

Dan Baltazor

8 years ago (October 12, 2018)

Sunshine makes EVERYTHING better!

Catie B

8 years ago (October 12, 2018)

Looking great! You may not have been out there but for a bit and I don't want to rain on your parade, plus you probably already realize.... but I was told to keep my incision/scar out of direct sunlight for a year. Just looked this up to confirm.

Dan Vechiola

8 years ago (October 12, 2018)

Looks very nice and peaceful. A perfect environment for recovery.

William Borland posted an update

8 years ago (October 8, 2018)

Exactly one week ago I was being wheeled from the OR to the ICU unit after successful aortic valve replacement and coronary bypass surgery. The hospital stay was uneventful except for a pacemaker implantation on the third day. Plenty of walking through the corridors of Cedars Sinai and lots of... Read more.

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Dan Baltazor

8 years ago (October 8, 2018)

Great you're back home. Not looking forward to the mental requirements it's going to take to get through the entire recovery process. One day at a time and one small milestone at a time, I'm guessing. It only gets better from where you are right now though, just hang in... Read more.

Louanna Miller

8 years ago (October 8, 2018)

I am 7 weeks post OHS for mitral valve repair. I was in the hospital for 10 days due to low oxygen levels, blood pressure dropping and fluid retention. They got those under control and I came home. I have to say recovery is one day at a time. I... Read more.

Rita Savelis

8 years ago (October 9, 2018)

The exhaustion is frustrating! It can take weeks/months to get your energy back. You've been through a lot. Give your body the time it needs. You can't see your heart but it's a muscle that has been traumatised by surgery, as any muscle would be. I felt like I had... Read more.

Duane Brown

8 years ago (October 9, 2018)

I understood the "its as if you get hit by a bus" reference far better after surgery then before.

Jennifer McInerney

8 years ago (October 9, 2018)

I agree, my general lack of energy has been a surprise. Who would have thought walking down my driveway would be a major event - lol

Rob Sparling

8 years ago (October 9, 2018)

William, thanks for the update! I am only one week ahead of you and can tell you that things accelerate nicely. I am walking 45 mins a day now. I felt like logging into email yesterday! I'll keep my distance from work a bit longer but the energy level was... Read more.

Dan Vechiola

8 years ago (October 9, 2018)

William your great attitude will propel you quickly into recovery. Its been 4.5 weeks for me and I just finished a 30 minute walk at a pretty nice pace. I trained pretty hard for surgery and besides some soreness in my chest I am now where I was prior to... Read more.

William Borland

8 years ago (October 9, 2018)

Thanks for all the positive comments.

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