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Okay I am 2 weeks post op today and I feel great. The last few days have been a little uncomfortable (off all pain meds). I am able to walk a mile twice a day and doing 2 flights of stairs about 4 to 5 times a day. Chest is still sore (coughing) but is getting better. I would say the major...

Well its been 7 days since my surgery. Things are going as good as can be expected. Today I made almost a mile walk (22 min) before stopping. I will try that same walk for the next week twice a day. Pain is manageable. The coughing still hurts like h---!!!!!!!! Seems like after I eat the...

Well today was a good day did alot of walking and on my IS machine all day. My surgeon said there is no reason why I couldnt go home. He said I am acting like its my 6th day post-op. He left it up to me whether I stay or go. That was a no brainer. He told not to expect the whole recovery to be...

Hello all. I just got moved from ICU. My ARV went well. The first night was really rough but tther than that its been smooth sailing. The only real bump would be that I am running a fever. Thats got me worried a little bit. Anyway I will keep everyone updated, Im still a little loopy right now.

I am scheduled for a minimal invasive AVR on Tuesday. I love to bow hunt. I was wondering if any of you have had this surgery that bow hunt could tell me how long it was before you shoot your bow. My doc cant really give me an idea because he never has pulled a bow back but thinks it will be...

Hello all. This site is a blessing. I have to have AVR next Tuesday and cant decide which valve to choose. I work in a steel mill and its very hard work. Cuts and bruises are very common. I would really like the mechanical valve but am worried about the comidin with my type of work. I'm leaning...