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Nice. That thing looks awesome and super comfortable. Yeah, some sort of massage chair or other device I think can make quite a difference.

This is a link to the specific one I purchased. http://www.brookstone.com/SHIATSU-SEAT-TOPPER-WITH-HEAT_10629633_2?bkiid=SearchResults|CategoryProductList|680454p

Well, looks like I spoke too soon... Woke up around 4am with a really sharp, isolated pain in between my ribs on the left side. Only feel it when I attempt to take a deep breath. Just got back from the doc. Chest xray looked good. Breathing and heart beat sound good. They assured me it was...

I am a little over one week post op. I have been sleeping in the bed at about a 35-45 degree angle simply by just propping up pillows. This has been working just fine for me. I still wake up at least twice throughout the night, though. The night before last, I was actually able to lie down...

thanks a lot everyone. y'all are f'ing awesome. thanks for the support and encouragement. I'll continue to update, probably starting at a week rate. --gymguy: yeah I am trying to keep progressing a little every few days. trying to get back the old me as fast as you did! ha... yeah I am only...

So I am one week out of surgery, and my back has been very tense and uncomfortable pretty much since I've been home, as I'm sure many of you can relate... I pop my own back several times a day (before surgery), and I have been feeling the overwhelming urge to crack my back, but I can't of...

I am now posting in the post surgery section for updates on my surgery. Today was the one week mark. I am feeling pretty damn good. I got released from the hospital Friday morning, so I spent a little over 3 days in the hospital post surgery. I am already walking at least a mile a day, and...

Day 5: this morning walked up and down 4 flights of stairs then walked 3/4 mile at a brisk pace. Could feel my heart beating pretty hard inside my chest, but maintained controlled breathing and speech. Haven't taken pain medication since last night. I still don't really feel like I need one...

Thanks a lot everyone! My walks are going really well. I'm not getting winded really at all. I actually climbed 4 flights of stairs in the hotel I'm at all at once just to see how I felt, that actually did wind me out a bit though. I'll update more later!

I was discharged from the hospital this morning. So a total stay of 3 days and half of a morning. I was getting around pretty well on my own as far as getting dressed and using the bathroom. Don't have much of an appetite when I begin eating, but I haven't felt nauseous or anything. My posture...

Thanks everyone. I had the surgery at East Carolina University Heart Institute in Greenville, NC. The surgeon was Dr. Koutlas. Today is day two. I've done three walk so far. It feels pretty uncomfortable and got a little out of breath, which surprised me. Pain is tolerable, just really sore in...

I'm out of the bed and sitting in a chair now. They are going to have me start walking some later today. Chest tubes and catheter will be coming out tomorrow. The amount of pain I have isn't severe, but very sore as expected. The surgeon said the operation went perfectly.HR staying consistent in...

Hey, it's me already! The Ross procedure went very well. They just pulled the breathing tube out and i maxed out the total volume on the spirometter a few times already! I feel drowsy and somewhat weak. Of course chest is sore as hell. I can't believe how decent I feel now! Thanks to all of y'all!

I do agree with you. I found out about my situation about a year ago when I was 23. Now, a year later I am having surgery at 24. ....like we really had a choice to develop or be born with a heart condition, haha

Thanks for the tips. My parents are both with me. I'll show one of them how to log in to my account and post an update message.

Well, tomorrow morning is the big day. I actually feel surprisingly calm about everything. Just ready to get it over with. I will be at the hospital at 430am. Thanks for all the advice, info, and encouragement from y'all on this site. This site has been a huge help. I will update as soon as...

Best of luck. Before you know it you'll be awake and out of surgery and wondering wtf just happened. Haha... I'll keep you in my prayers.....my turn is coming up in 3 weeks

Thanks for the support y'all. I'll be sure to try and keep things updated. Logistically, things are kinda complicated. My parents in Alabama will be having to travel here to North Carolina for my surgery. I will be granted a period of convalescent leave after surgery where I plan on returning...

Scheduled my surgery date today. As the title says, it's at the end of the month. I'm having the Ross Procedure performed by Dr. Koutlas at East Carolina University Heart Institute. Ready to get this over with....

The surgeon would be Dr. Theodore C. Koutlas at East Carolina Heart Institute in Greenville. Dr. Chitwood is here at ECU as well.