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Steve (epstns), I do not have a pacemaker. I'm am somewhat concerned about triggering an AFIB incident when exercising. It was a stress test on a treadmill that triggered an unusual EKG results that caused my cardiologist to decide I needed surgery that day. He didn't call it AFIB, but he...

Great report Steve, Hope good health continues for you.

Hi folks. It has been an interesting seven days. First, I had an unusual event while training for a thru hike I'm planning on doing in August. I was working out on the treadmill last Thursday. I was 15 minutes into the workout when my heart monitor started giving me mixed results. My body was...

Doug, You have an interesting decision. Thanks or sharing the link. Based on your profile, I assume you are already use to being on regular medication and are fairly analytical. If true, you should have no problem managing your Warfarin and INR. That means a mechanic valve will work fine for...

Geez, Heather, were we suspose to ask to join? I never asked. It would be wonderful to have new, young, fresh, and kind people here. That is assuming you bring your sense of humor with you. Steve, you have your own version of a "wife-away" diet? Those women do spoil us. You do appear to work...

Hello again folks, I just wanted to share an article that I came across that may help us 'stay the course': https://goo.gl/ndDk5R (I created the tiny URL for ease of use). Have a great weekend. I'm getting out of my chair and going to talk a walk behind my lawn mower. Kill two birds with one...

Like your creativity.

Hi Folks, Like HonneyBunny, I'm must checking in. Not much to report on 'staying the course'. I thought I might report the weight I have NOT gained, since I can't seam to loose any. didn't eat that ice cream my purchased for his kids, so I didn't gain two pounds eating that. I didn't eat...

Welcome to the other side Jimmy. Pleased you are here. Agree that the first week or so, one finds that pillow is your best friend. Coughing, laughing and sneezing can test ones pain threshold. I found it a challenge to open the refrigerator door that first week and sleeping required some...

Still here. Not happy with my weight going up. I may have to give up the "wife-away" diet. She was gone to some pottery Symposium for four days and I gained 4 pounds! I also saw my cardiologist yesterday for my annual visit. It was a non event. He said my echo was OK, blood work good, heart...

Hi Heather, From what you say you are doing, it sounds like your recovery is going well. I suspect your doc may have an issue with you driving so early. It's the concern of having an accident and the safety belt and air bag doing damage to your sternum, which may not be healed enough to handle...

Cruxten, Welcome to the other side, for the second time. Looking forward to your story. I've been trying to get my written for almost a year now. Hope recovery is smooth. Looks like you had some great experiences in the past years and I wish you more in the future. Please stick around, visit...

Honeybunny, I like your new profile picture. The schedule you keep would ware me out in a day. So some sedentary should be allowed. Ah, Steve, trees are our friends. It's the things they drop that give us trouble. I understand the sinus issue. My ears have been clogged for a week. My case...

Hi SB. Dealing with aging can be a pain - pun intended. My wife also has a bionic knee and it has been acting up also. Her's is 10 years old, which is early for failure. I understand the average is 20 years before they ware out (mileage may vary with types of use). Speaking of my wife, she...

Welcome to the other side. I loved my pillow. My wife drew a face on it with a marker and we named her "Izzy".

Just a quick update: my back issues are much better. We flew to CO 4 days ago to attend my granddaughters graduation. While here I did my second hike since my OHS 10 months ago and 3 months of a pinched L5 nerve. It wasn't a big hike. We did 4 miles with a 1500 ft elevation gain over the...

You will be fine. Looking forward to your post from the other side.

Hi everyone. I' m fighting pain and not always winning or staying the course. But, I will keep on.

Harriet, I have thought of you often in the past year, wondering how you were and fearing the worst. I'm sadden by your update. I had hoped , like myself, you got fixed and decided to spend time on other things in life than medical issues. You sound worn out, depressed and I can certainly...

Heather, wishing you a speedy recovery. You are getting great tips fron the women on this forum. My only comment is that if your hostile gown is like mine, a robe will be appreciated. I do not know why they need gowns that provide nothing for covering on's backside, .