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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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Joan Summers posted an update

9 years ago (May 16, 2016)

Today marks 3 weeks post OHS #2. Each day brings me closer to normal. I had known I needed heart surgery back in November 2015, so it was a long, anxiety ridden, 4 months until surgery in late March. Looking back now, I feel like I was living in a... Read more.

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Alina Fh

Hi, Joan, I am at 3 months post-op and although my sternum has gotten stronger, my scar is still very sensitive. Can't stand anything on it, shirts, bras, seat bels, covers at night. Very uncomfortable, although it healed just fine. I signed up for rehab at 3 weeks post-op and... Read more.

Bill Harrison

It's 3 weeks tomorrow since my OHS. I acquired the Incision Shield before my surgery, and I've been very glad to have it as it prevents clothing, bed sheets from rubbing on the incision area. Even at this point you might want to check on that - www.incisionshield.com.

Denise Campbell

3 weeks isn't vey long at all. Of course you're still sore. You will feel better and not so sensitive as time goes on. I'm just starting rehab and its 8 weeks for me

Denise Campbell

Kate, I started my rehab yesterday. It'll be three days a week. Hey start you very slow. I didn't even get out of breath. Though I will say by the evening my arms were tired and I felt it. But my arms especially my left arm has been sore since... Read more.

Joan Summers posted an update

10 years ago (May 11, 2016)

Good Morning everyone, It has now been two weeks post surgery and I am gradually healing. My chest feels very tight and I often need to take my mind off of it! The stronger medications do this well - i.e., I feel much better, but I don't want to become... Read more.

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Petey Bello

Joan, glad to hear you are home healing well. It is "day by day" or "one day at a time" process. I am 3 weeks post-op today. At this point I seem to celebrate the 'weeks'. At some point it will be the months, then hopefully the years! I feel... Read more.

Kelton Glewwe

Ice packs on the chest help a lot. I used several gel ice packs that I could rotate and always have a cold one ready.

Joan Summers posted an update

10 years ago (May 1, 2016)

I am very happy to say Hello to Everyone! I was discharged yesterday from hospital five days post surgery. Was wheeled chair out of hospital and actually went to lunch at a quiet, neighborhood restaurant - very low key. Slept most of one and a half hours drive home. My... Read more.

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Kate Watson

Glad everything went well! My surgery also went longer than expected, 9 hours, because of scar tissue from my previous. Hope your recovery goes smoothly!

Barry Kanick

Forge ahead Joan & I'm happy for you too!!! ,,,,,,,Barry