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  1. laurad37

    paralyzed diaphragm

    I hear you Chris... The prognosis is in my post "10 weeks post op". I started back to rehab today.
  2. laurad37

    Mechanical pulmonary valve

    I had my pulmonary valve replaced and my cardiologist and surgeon both told me that they don't put mechanical valves in the pulmonary position.
  3. laurad37

    10 weeks post op

    oh my... i can't even think of having surgery at this point and time.
  4. laurad37

    Surgery over!

    Thank you Angie for giving us an update on your dad... he is in my thoughts and prayers and I am glad he is doing well. Hang in there.
  5. laurad37

    New Video of Ross Procedure

    wow... what a great video.... not sure if i could handle seeing myself like that but would be nice to have pics taken along they way... Good for you.
  6. laurad37

    10 weeks post op

    I know it's been awhile since the last posting and I do apologize for this. There really hasn't been to much news. I am still having difficulty breathing and this recovery has been well.... less than pleasant. My chest is feeling better and I am off of all major pain meds that I was taking. I am...
  7. laurad37

    paralyzed diaphragm

    Yes it is Chris. Ross I can copy and paste what we PM'ed if you would like... It just might help others.
  8. laurad37

    paralyzed diaphragm

    I think someone had this after surgery... I think it might have been Ross???? Anyway, I need some info about it.
  9. laurad37

    Infection?

    I also at 5-6 weeks had a small amount of puss coming from my incision as well as where the chest tubes where (I had four of them). If it is alot I would have it checked on again.
  10. laurad37

    no surgeon follow up appt

    I was told that I didn't have to follow up with my surgeon, just my cardio and he always checks my incision when I am there. My cardio and surgeon work out of the Herma Heart Center so if I felt like i needed him I could just set something else but no, he released me from the hospital and that...
  11. laurad37

    note to moms

    I can totally understand. I am a mother of 5... ages 14,13,11,7 and 4... I am 2 months post op and I have gone through and still go through what you are going through. It just hasn't been raining for 30 days. I asked for advise from this forum a few times when it came to my family and the house...
  12. laurad37

    Restrictions after surgery?

  13. laurad37

    Restrictions after surgery?

    also- a trick to get out of bed is to either lift one of your legs up to help your stomach muscles pull you up and also plant your elbow in the bed and put your other arm on top of your hand to help yourself up! Is wondering how many people went and tried this after reading it??? that's the...
  14. laurad37

    Restrictions after surgery?

    I am 2 months post op and still wearing my sports bras that I started wearing after surgery.
  15. laurad37

    What would you do?

    can the top part of the bunk bed being used by someone??? is it possible to take the top bunk off so that he can sleep on the bottom???
  16. laurad37

    Follow up appt on Thursday

    Dr's office just called... the appt has been rescheduled for Next Tuesday instead... I'm calling my family dr tomorrow and getting a reference of a good pulmonolgist. GRRRRRRRRRRRR
  17. laurad37

    Restrictions after surgery?

    Well you just don't worry you pretty little head off and just enjoy spending time with your hubby. There is alot of good things waiting for you after surgery.
  18. laurad37

    To Work or Leave the Job

    if at all possible I would have someone stay with you or you go stay with someone at least for the first 3 weeks. After the first three weeks I was able to make lunch for myself. MY hubby would open the pill bottles before he left for work for me cuz they were hard to open.
  19. laurad37

    Restrictions after surgery?

    Try and keep yourself busy as much as possible...I don't remember if you have children or not but play and horse around with them as much as possible now cuz it will be awhile after surgery that you will be able to do that. I want so bad to just pick my little 4 yr old up and squeeze her and...
  20. laurad37

    Ablation done

    wow... I didn't know you were gonna be awake for this whole thing.... that is crazy... I couldn't image laying on those hard tables for 7 hours AWAKE!!! I hope the bleeding stops and you start to feel better.
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