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I started rehab about two weeks after my surgery. I was honestly somewhat surprised that I could start that soon, because I was still having a lot of pain and trouble moving around at that point. Now, I have just completed my sixth week of rehab, which just doesn't seem possible. The...

I was surprised to learn: *My surgery lasted over 9 hours *Once my aortic valve was replaced, my mitral valve leakage worsened and the decision was made to get that replaced while they had me open *I have no recollection of the first day post-surgery, I was that out of it *How patient I would...

Seriously, two weeks out and I felt like my world was ending if I coughed a couple times. Man, I envy you!

Way to go! I'm at 3 wks now too, and just over the past couple of days I can say I am now noticing some significant improvement in how I feel and how I am getting around. I go for another cardiac rehab appt today. I slept for the most part in my bed last night, but still woke up after only 3...

Yes, my cardiologist was eager to get me started with the cardiac rehab program. The trainers there all agreed that three weeks is a little sooner than they are accustomed to getting people, but said it's not uncommon when considering my age and activity level prior to surgery. Having gone to...

If I remember correctly, our surgeries were both on 2/28. I have maintained some level of activity with light around the house work, coupled with the occasional walk down the street and back. I am really surprised at how slowly my recovery is taking place. I was in the best shape of my life...

I'm pretty much off the percocet now - advil has been helping me cope with the aches and pains far more effectively. Yesterday was rough, as I endured several prolonged coughing fits. Those seem to be subsiding thankfully. Tomorrow I will go to my first session of cardiac rehab... Still not sure...

Thanks, as usual, for the positive reinforcement. It's reassuring to hear these thoughts and experiences are similar to others who have gone through this process.

I am having a rough day. The issues are two-fold. First, I have been battling extreme tightness in my shoulders. I have been able, for the most part, to sleep well using the reclining sofa we have, but the lingering side effect of that is this soreness in my shoulders. I am still using a...

Yeah, humor is really the only way to go as far as the ticking is concerned for me. The other thing I absolutely dread right now is coughing. Fortunately, the bouts are few and far between, but I need to remember to prepare for them by having my heart pillow around. Last night was lots better...

Hello, all. First time poster today. I had been lurking here for months as I tried to find out what I was about to go through, by reading the words of those who had already been there. See, in November, I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve that was severely regurgitating. I later...