Adam's Posts

3 years today since my valve was repaired. It is hard to believe its been that long already. All is going well. Although I am much better than I was prior to surgery now, it does feel likely there is no end to recovery. Not in a bad way. Just that after diagnosis/surgery, recovery and dealing with everything that comes with it is now just something we have to deal with daily. It wasn't an event to just get through, it's a continuous journey. I don't feel limited in any way and I can do everything I want to be able to do. There's just always something to think about, and unless you've been through it it's hard to relate. So although I am mostly mostly a silent observer these days, I still check the site regularly to see how everyone is doing and to see if there is something helpful. And maybe, occasionally I could be of help. Anyway, hope you are all doing well and good luck to those just starting your journey.

Today is 8 months post surgery for me. Recovery isn't linear and not every day is a step forward, but I've felt great the past couple months now. Better and more capable than I've been the past couple years before surgery. Still wake up with sore chest, back, and shoulder muscles some days, but it goes away once I get moving. Also, somewhat rare I had nerve issues that went unchanged for about 7 months. I started red light therapy (photobiomodulation) about a month ago and it has done wonders. I encourage anyone that has nerve pain or numbness of any kind to look into it. Good luck to those with upcoming surgeries and continued success to those in the early days of recovery.