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Prayers and positive thoughts for Cort....God bless you!!

So happy you are doing better....stay positive...great story. Jeri

Dave, So glad your experience has been somewhat positive. As Allison, don't be surprised if you have a few tiring days...that is to be expected. My energy level is still a work in process but everyone is different. Coming home in 4 days is incredible!!! I was in 9 days. You are doing...

Hi All...... has anyone ever heard of necrotic granulous aoritis??? My pathology report just cAme back this week and I was told this inflammatory disease damaged my aorta and as a result of this, my aortic valve also became damaged. I always wondered about inflammation because my CRPs were...

Take care Amy....sounds like you are doing well. Keep up the good work. I had a-fib post op for first 2 weeks and then PVCs for about a week. Everything is finally calm now and just started cardiac rehab. Good luck to you. Jeri

Chris.....so happy you are home safe and sound...it sounds you are well on your way to a speedy recovery...gets lots of rest but do stay active accordiingly....in other words, don't over do it....breathe deeply...I have a hard time with that one...even now at 6 weeks post op. But that's just...

So happy you are getting along so well so soon. This is really wonderful news. Thanks for letting us know so soon. I certainly couldn't post too soon. God bless. Jeri

Best of luck with the rehab. I had my orientation for rehab today and I start next Wednesday. I am very fortunate to have here where I live so it isn't a problem. Renee, you are absolutely right....life is good... we will stay positive ....smile....and laugh. Jeri

Thanks Greg......I appreciate the post. I am looking forward to cardiac rehab and everything that goes along with it.

It was a pretty good check-up. My echo showed a very functioning aortic valve but the mitral had some regurge but I knew that already. EKG was good....not even a PVC, thank God. Chest X-ray was clear. But my heart rate was about 48 and my BP was 168/80....it's been doing this at home and I...

Dave, After 2 weeks at home, I had to go back in for a thoracentesis. I had so much fluid. Doc drained 1200cc out of me and I have been getting stronger each day. Try to stay positive. I am praying and sending positive energy your way. God bless. Jeri

Allison...thanks so much for sharing your story. You've been through so much in your young life. I was teary reading it. I am 4 weeks post op and can certainly identify with alot of what you went through. I am just beginning to get comfy in bed sometimes. I see my surgeon tomorrow and I...

Thanks for your encouraging words, Steve. I know the days ahead will get better and better. You are living proof of that and I appreciate reading your progress and feeling your positive energy. Jeri

Steve, I am so happy for you. Everything sounds so positive. Thank God. I had my 4 week check up with cardio today and she was pleased with my progress and wants me to start cardiac rehab once the surgeon sees me next week. I expect him to feel the same. My Bp has been up also...I am...

Best of luck and positive thoughts and prayers for you, Marc. Jeri

Welcome RZG.....This site has been a Godsend to me when I found out that I needed an AVR. I am almost 4 weeks post op. I have had a couple "bumps in the road" but I am healing fine and on my way to getting back my life. There is still alot of information for me here and I am thankful for all...

Thanks for your great update, Norm. It is so great to hear positive news. I am looking forward to starting cardiac rehab. I don't know when that will be. I see my cardio this Thursday and my surgeon next Tuesday. I am going to be one month post op as of Friday. I am on Lopressor as well...

Edward...I can't possibly say any more...just want to send positive energy and prayers your way. Stay positive....you are in great hands in a top rated hospital. God bless. Jeri

I think it is so important to get out of the house. Today I did a 15 min walk in our Towne Mall with my sister. I plan to do another one this afternoon. That is all I am allowed to do but that's OK because I was really tired afterwards. I have also started some light house-cleaning and I am...

Yes Steve...you are absolutely right. Today I gave my husband a grocery list but then I decided to go with him. I did really well. We are walking a good 15-20 min. I was so happy with myself. Before that I did 2 10-min in my house. It's been raining here like crazy so walking outside...