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Diagnosis: Pulmonary Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

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David Carriker added photos to a journal post

2 years ago (May 30, 2023)

This is day 5 now. I finally had my first bowel movement a day and a half ago. That made me feel so much better to get that part done. My stomach had been hurting that night. The last couple days the only issue I'm having is food is not... Read more.

Rose Madura

Yes, my heart rate was high and when it got too high, I'd go into Afib. It's a real issue for some for the first six weeks or so. Just listen to your body and take vitals regularly. My appetite was out of whack for several months. Everything takes time... Read more.

Larry Beck

The only I could eat for at least a week or more after surgery was salmon. The heart rate can be affected by whatever your medications youâ€™re taking. Glad to see you are on the road to recovery.

Ana Brusso

Sorry about your heart rate. Hopefully it will get better when you are home. I will keep you in prayer. ðŸ™â¤ï¸

Rita Savelis

Typically one is prescribed betablockers after heart surgery to slow the heart rate down and give one's heart a break after what it's been through. I can't imagine one's energy being anything but low in the days/weeks following surgery! I was exhausted. It's so very very early for you. Let... Read more.

Richard Munson

Thank goodness, 5 days is a long time. I was similar. Think anesthesia is a factor. As we used to say â€œ nice move, bowels.

Susan Lynn

David - You look marvelous! Don't worry about the elevated heart rate - they wouldn't release you if there was the slightest concern. As Rita said, they may prescribe a beta blocker that will bring that number down. As far as eating goes, eat whatever you like - I only... Read more.

Klara ÄœiäIä‡

I also had higher heart rate right after surgery, it is completely normal and expected, due to lots of reasons... With time it will go down, in some sooner, in some later. Loss or changes in appetite are also part of the journey. It will come back soon. Just take... Read more.

David Carriker added photos to a journal post

2 years ago (May 26, 2023)

Day one in the ICU. It's 7:00 in the morning after my surgery. I'm in some decent pain in the chest but mainly when I breathe deep. Thought the tube out after about 4 hours of waiting. It came out easy. I've been super groggy. It's hard for me to... Read more.

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Kimberly Eisenhut

You made it through the hardest part with flying colors!!! Woohoo!!! You look GREAT!Hope the pain gets better and everything goes smoothly from here on. You are the newest warrior❤️

Marie Myers

Welcome to the recovery side!

Timothy Andre

Welcome to recovery â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹

Allen Carkner

Totally understandable to be groggy day one of recovery. You got this! You've got great color.

Susan Lynn

You look fabulous, David! Hope your pain subsides - don't be afraid to ask for meds. Try to get some rest. You're doing great so far! ❤️

Valerie Allen

Just rest, thatâ€™s what you need. Congrats!

Klara ÄœiäIä‡

Congratulations, David! You are doing great. Rest. I hope you have a uneventful recovery 😊

Deena Z

You are amazing to be posting this early after surgery! I was barely lucid. Congrats on the success, David. It's over and it only gets easier every day hereon.❤️

Ana Brusso

Bless you David, you made it into recovery. God bless you ðŸ™â¤ï¸

Rose Madura

Welcome to recovery and you look great for day one.

Thomas Brusstar

Great work! Thanks for taking the time to give an update. I found the pain went waaaaay down once they pulled the drainage tubes from under my rib cage. By 48 hours post surgery I found regular Tylenol adequate for the pain. Get some rest. Sleeping is good!