Recent content by Shanek

Hey everyone back home now, such a great feeling getting out of the hospital. Last night was the only real rough one as I decided to go all day without pain meds and realized I needed them more than I thought haha.

Hey guys, still doing well for the most part. Went into Afib for 30 mins this morning which was a bit of a scare. Heart rate was up to 160. Surgeon didn't seem overly concerned though and sounds like I'll be released tomorrow

Thanks everyone for wishing me well. Surgery was yesterday morning and went as planned. Last night was a long one with little sleep, mostly just out of discomfort in my back and shoulders. The care I've received so far has been truly amazing, that really goes a long way. Was released from...

Oops wrong section. Guess my mind a bit preoccupied :)

Hi everyone, first post but have been lurking for a few months! Tomorrow afternoon I go in for AVR surgery to replace my severely leaking bicuspid valve. Not overly nervous, just anxious to be on the other side of things and start the recovery process. It has definitely helped reading all...