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    Looking for some help!

    I still have a few more openings for people in my survey...let me know if you interested. Thank you to all that have all ready responded.
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    What CAN'T you do with a broken sternum?

    My weight restriction is 10 lbs and will be for another month in an half or so. My wife pointed something out to me that I didnt even think about, I went to pull the coffee table closer to me and well its a lot heavier than 10 lbs! It took me just thinking more before doing something. Another...
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    Day 12 Post-Op

    I am 7 weeks out and they are still trying to get my Coumadin at a level they want it. They want my INR between 2.5 and 3.5. Apprantly, I am very sensitive to it, and only require a very little dose, and some days without taking it at all. They told me it might take 3 months to get it at the...
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    Cardiac Rehab...is it really that helpful?

    I just started cardiac rehab last week, and I am actually questioning whether or not its going to be something that I will actually benefit from that much. My surgeon said it was up to me, that he felt I didnt need it but that I could do it if I wanted to. So many other people talked to me about...
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    Looking for some help!

    I want to Thank all of you that have offered to help and already helped out! I have gotten some GREAT information and very supportive feedback. If anyone else is interested in helping out please let me know.
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    How many PILLS do you take daily?

    I take 5 pills in a day. I dont consider it a lot, nor to I consider it too little either. I need them all.
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    Had surgery, a few questions

    I was what you would call a very regular person. Then after surgery I wasnt, and it kind of threw me for a loop. I also took Colace, twice a day and instead of prune juice I drank cherry juice. I am a strong supporter of the cherry industry, but I did try prune juice but the 100% Pure...
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    Airport Security and Metal Detectors

    My surgeon said that it wouldnt hurt to carry an ID of some sort that tells what type of surgery you had.
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    Airport Security and Metal Detectors

    Just a question for those of you that have a mechanical valve? I was talking with my surgeon and he said that normally mechanical valves do not set off airport securty metal detectors however the wire that they use to wrap the breastbone has more often. But that with the technology advances it...
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    Surgery done

    My wife sad the same thing! When I got some meds prior to surgery to calm my nerves, my wife asked for some as well. However, they turned her down. There is a journey ahead of you and for your husband, but take it slow and stay positive. The mind is a powerful thing, and keeping positive is a...
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    Looking for some help!

    I dont want to take anyone information from this site, especially without permission! I think this site is amazing and that I value eveyone here to much to do disrespect them in than manner. I can give a promise that no one will ever read their name or a post from this site in a book!!!! EVER.
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    Headaches-Migraines following surgery

    I was right there with you! In the hospital I was fine, but when I got home that was another story. My homehealth nurse came and told me that I should stop drinking all caffeine so I did, cold turkey. Well I drink coffee and caffinated pop. After my second migraine in two days(I do suffer from...
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    Consumer Reports now rates Thoracic Surgery Groups

    I was extremely happy to see that my surgeons office made the list. After going through it and seeing their team work first hand, they deserve their spot in one of the top 50 in my eyes!
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    When to schedule surgery. What are symptoms

    I never had symptoms, just the fact that I had a heart murmur. Thank god my wife is always on me about getting to my appointments!
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    Looking for some help!

    I completely understand Bina and Lynlw. I dont know how much you know about it, but actually publishing a book doesnt in fact make the author tons of money. The autors that write fiction and that are on the New York Times Best Sellers list are the ones that in fact make some money. Adam P. it...
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