Nicole Dupont
Good for you!!! I’m 2 weeks behind you, so you’ve inspired me to make that my goal too!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis
Member Since: June 22, 2019
Member Since: June 22, 2019
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Kimberley Anchell posted a photo
6 years ago (August 16, 2019)
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Kimberley Anchell posted an update
6 years ago (August 8, 2019)
When I left the hospital that sternal precautions seemed ridiculous. Like I was in any shape to lift anything let alone something 5 pounds. I couldn’t even confidently go to the restroom. Am I right? They seemed like a pipe- dream. Lift my arms above my head? How can I... Read more.
Your updates make me smile, Kimberly. Here's to an echo that matches how you've been feeling!
Hope your echo looks perfect!
Kimberley Anchell posted an update
6 years ago (July 29, 2019)
When will the incentive spirometer incentivize? When will sleep be restful? When will “refill†pertain to my wine glass? When will I look at a V-neck dress the same? When will my pacemaker tape fall off? When will I stop feeling so fragile? When should I go back to work?... Read more.
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Kimberly, there is no doubt the first few weeks are tough going physically and emotionally. A real mental roller coaster. I think 6 - 8 weeks is a good milestone to allow the sternum to heal strongly and heart to heal and reset. Wish you all the best through this... Read more.
When you meet with your surgeon for a post op, many of those questions can be answered, Kimberley. The "refill" question for me was about 5 weeks. I just started feeling more normal, energy-wise, at that point. I was given a sternum restriction period of 12 weeks & I'm there... Read more.
Kimberley- Hang in there! All I can say is that it does get better. You'll see big differences in the next couple of weeks. Better days are ahead! â¤
Hey Kimberly keep doing what you are doing. I think it will take some time to feel 100% normal. My incision is still visible and still feel the tightness when doing certain things. I am 3 months out of surgery so my sternum precautions are over and I have been... Read more.
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