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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis

Member Since: February 14, 2022

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Miriam Alejos posted an update
4 years ago (May 3, 2022)
Hello , just wondering when it comes to cardiac rehab did any of you just do it on your own at home? I'm having a hard time finding one close to me .
Timothy Williams
Seems I'm going on my own. I am at week 7 and haven't got the referral to go through. I requested it and answered a couple questions, but no progress. I started stretching immediately, increased walking distance and pace, then very light weight lifting w/high reps, stationary bike. Increasing weights.... Read more.
Ginny Turner
My closest rehab option is an hour away, so I'm on my own. This is week 13 for me. Lots of walking (outside and treadmill), arm work with increasing weight and reps, stretching, sit-ups, squats. Will go back to Pilates soon. It's not as precise as a hospital rehab program,... Read more.
Rose Madura
I had so many complications after surgery. I was referred to cardiac rehab initially but after all my ambulance rides and trips to ER the rehab didn't happen. It was about 3 months until I felt I even turned a corner. I just walked a lot - as much as... Read more.
Miriam Alejos
Thank you for the responses. I was worried at first but hearing others do it on their own as well helps alot. 😊
Miriam Alejos posted an update
4 years ago (April 1, 2022)
Still in ICU feeling better every day 😊❤️
🥰 ❤️ Shannon Gray, Rose Madura and reacted to this
Timothy Andre
Miriam, I'm so happy to see a post from you and that you are doing better each day. Welcome to recovery!! ❤️🙏
Rose Madura
Wonderful news! Welcome to recovery. Listen to your body and do what the doctors say....
Sandy Harvey
One day at a time. It does get better.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Dan Rhoden
Awesome news, recovery journey underway, each day will be a little bit better, promise! 😊
Miriam Alejos
Thank you all so very much! 😊 Getting through this one day at a time.
Miriam Alejos posted an update
4 years ago (March 30, 2022)
Here we go ! 🙏
❤️ 🥰 😂 Adam Pick, Susan Lynn and reacted to this
Patsy Stewart
Sending lots of prayers your way, Miriam! It’ll be like a blink of eye when you wake up and be on your way to the recovery side. You’ve got this! ~xx~❤️
Susan Lynn
We'll be here to welcome you to recovery! You can do it, Miriam!! ❤️🙏
Steve Neal
You’ve got this and will be on the recovery road soon 🙏
Ginny Turner
In our prayers today, Miriam. We're cheering for you! ❤️

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