John's Posts

Well yesterday marked 4 weeks since my surgery and things are progressing well. Aside from a small bout of recovery depression last week, and some abnormally low blood pressure, everything is going well. Still lot's of naps and sleep which is normal. Pain is almost all gone, with my Chest feeling tight and still "clicking", again all part of the healing process. Today I set a new personal best on my walk. 3.4 miles. Hoping to get that up to 5+ before long. My heart is responding well to the exercise and aside from exhaustion afterwards it's all been good. It's been a real gift to have the kids home for summer break as we have been able to spends some really good quality time playing backgammon (Thanks Chris D), doing puzzles, making model airplanes and just plain ol hanging out. Nurse Allie has still been my rock and is keeping the house in order, as well as her mom Salwa who came in last week to help out. For those of you heading into surgery soon, realize that you too will be at Post Op 1 Month before you know it and you will be wondering why were you worrying so much. I know it sounds easy, but remember you will get better day by day and your body is mean to heal itself, so please allow it to do so. Warm Regards John