Birdie Murray
Can anyone tell me of any unusual events that occurred after surgery, so I can be prepared.
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Birdie Murray posted an update
8 years ago (May 31, 2017)
Dr. Miller, Olathe medical center. Olathe, KS is going to try to repair leaks in my Aortic and Mitral valves, if possible, if not he will replace. He also plans to remove a Subaortic membrane obstruction that is restricting my blood flow. Also mentioned a thickened heart muscle. Has anyone... Read more.
Rachelle Rolf
Hi Birdie, I had my 3rd open heart surgery in 2013 (I had already had my mitral valve replaced in 04, and they replaced my aortic valve in 2013.) Best advice I have is do the cardiac rehab after wards (I didn't after my first two surgeries, but I was... Read more.
Birdie Murray
Thanks for the insight. I am 73 and will start doing some exercises tomorrow, sure can't hurt anything. I am actually pretty active, mowed yard yesterday (zero turn) close to an acre. But got really tired when I tried weed eating, but just took it slow and rested when necessary.... Read more.
Marie Myers
Just walking everyday is good. Build up as much as you can. The better shape you are in pre op , the better everything post op will be.
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