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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

Member Since: August 26, 2023

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Melinda Donahue posted an update

1 month ago (March 31, 2026)

Hi everyone !!! I will be at 7 months post surgery on 4/4. How long did your sternum hurt top and bottom? Still have pain, is that normal? Thanks â¤ï¸ in advance. They have me rowing and doing the arm bike at rehab. I am also walking my 92 pound... Read more.

Richard Munson

Walk that dog, row that boat ashore, and arm your bike. But not all at the same time.

Melinda Donahue

Lol

Marie Myers

I donâ€™t remember having pain at that point, but having a big dog pulling like that could definitely overdo some of those newly healed muscles and bones.

Pamela Gregory

I remember having discomfort if I did too much for a good year.

Richard Munson

The key word marie is pulling. Shadow is not allowed to pull, sniff excessively, or pee on every shrub or pole. Our training classes and his pinch collar have paid off. On our daily 3-4 mile walk, i see other dog strollers that have not moved 10 feet from where... Read more.

Melinda Donahue

Marie he pulls a lot. My husband has been on total dog walking duty and thru it all tore two meniscus so he is walking with a cane and I am trying to pitch in but I think you are right. I ended up straining even more. Pam - thanks... Read more.