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Kewl !!

Never have much enjoyed the heart shimmy and thumping but it interesting to read about other's experieinces. . Am thinking this technique might also be helpful when trying to fall asleep. Thanks for sharing. (y):)

Well...Stress test lasted mere moments before angina and lack of oxygen shut 'er down. Marathon records remain safely unchallenged however, One good thing was immediate consult hastily arranged with a hematologist to see if perhaps this anemia thing could be addressed. All signed up and...

Let me put my glass of ice down (pica party anyone?) and jump aboard as anemia has long been my nemesis. Although no mechanical here as I have a bovine beauty, could it be that calcified "teeth" are chomping down as corpuscles cascade by ?? Anyone else have anemia issues elated to...

Thanks for the encouragement Pellicle (y) Some interesting information Rich01 .. time to do some more research..💻 Thanks !!

I am seeing my new cardiologist on next Wednesday....theoretically for a stress test but the last one a few weeks ago was cancelled due to BP and EKG. Although edema has been an issue for years, even before surgery, adding to my cardiac carnival, I have recently developed "leaky leg" syndrome...

In some ways seems eons ago...so much has happened. I am alive, blessed and thankful but very aware of the expectations I had for physical improvement post surgery have fallen short. Were they unrealistic ?? No marathons in mind , but there were hopes of being able to walking upstairs...

Hey Wayne...was almost in your world as used to live in Burlington,ON ( Wayne's world...couldn't help myself....sorry 😉.) Moved from ON to NS a year ago and coming up on 5th anniversary for OHS. Bovine and I am still moo-ving . A few issues but that's for another thread so as not to hijack...

I am just past the 1.5 year point since AVR (bovine). Hypertension is my nemesis still and it is nothing even with meds to have BP ranging between 160/108 to 210/140. Required monthly trips to cardiologist and echo's bimonthly keeping an eye on things. Stroke risk undeniable and edema , left leg...

Facing terminal illness or being told surgery or die, takes a person to a very surreal place. . Understanding how our brain interprets different levels of consciousness and how our body responds to crisis is complex. It is fascinating to hear about other peoples experiences but ultimately, who...

First day home post op and I was rebonding with one of our foster kittens who was on the arm of the chair I was sitting in. Unexpectedly, she sneezed (she was getting over upper respiratory infection) and the snot flew and I jerked away. My sternum did NOT appreciate this knee-jerk reaction...

Hard to believe this much time has passed. I will confess I now feel am mixed when it comes to recovery. I was feeling pretty smug week 0-5 post op Still have significant swelling , primarily in left leg so I am back on lasix ( 40 mg once a day)) and potassium twice a day. My physical activity...

I was put on Ramipril after surgery to help with blood pressure. A cough developed very shortly after. Anyone who has had OHS knows coughing is no fun. Heart surgeon said indicative of beta blocker intolerance/allergy (?) so he discontinued it and advised not to take any BB in the future. He...

Even though you have walked this way before, I'd like to add my support and best wishes for your surgery and a smooth recovery. :) Helen p.s. Currently just passed the 6 week post op mark and I will be a repeat "customer" also. Not in any rush though ;)

wow...industrial strength. cringe worthy. :eek2: despite the relief once resolved no doubt.

er....am still waiting so will have to get back to you. ;)

Greaaaattttt...now I have the Paula Abdul song "Straight Up" on the brain......:biggrin2:

Glad to hear you are home and well into recovery mode. Rest well, walk, no slouching ;) and breath, don't overdo. :) Helen

In past hospitalizations with cardiac/hypertension & low potassium issues, I was given the liquid with apple juice chaser (gag) and the one lovely nurse gave me powered potassium in peach yogurt. Ever had salty yogurt? Double gag. Took a LONG time to be able to eat yogurt after that. :biggrin2...

I would think no picking is in order...just to be on the safe side. ;)