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Last summer, I consulted with a surgeon in Baltimore because my valve had gone from moderate to serious quickly. I thought I should have an option available that was less than 6 hours away (like Cleveland). My blood pressure was insanely high at that visit. This is my usual MO with a surgeon...

I can so relate to this.

yes indeed!

Mmmmm. The rain sounds are not what you get with investing in the app. It’s too bad they apparently ceased the week or two week free trial. You get a 10 minute different themed meditation. The daily calm. Easy access push one button. If that meditation theme doesn’t appeal, then in...

Using the TV is akin to the Sleep Stories on the Calm app. The app auto turns off too and there is a huge variety of topics to choose for listening. Everything from classic stories like Wind in the Willows to a Tour of the Solar System

:oops: Oh my goodness. Yes it does. I sincerely believe that the Integrative Medicine team and their Reiki treatments were instrumental in me getting up and out. I too was told 5-8 days. Have their name and number handy for your family to call soon. The info is in the packet.

Best wishes! Im sure you will be on those trails quickly

@Homeskillet if you are looking for an App check out The Daily Calm. It has a daily 10 min meditation and lots of other things like music and additional meditations geared towards specifics like anxiety or grief. One feature I love are the Sleep Stories. These are 20-40 min long and are...

For me the tubes were nothing, even the breathing tube. I had great fears of that and I don’t even remember it’s removal. I second the advice above. Some things are worth worry. But a LOT is not and worry won’t change a thing. Kind of why I really chose not to know too much beforehand.

Sternum pain The morning after surgery I refused the fentanyl. It was making me nauseous, paranoid and hallucinatory. Even then, pain was 8 maybe. Managed if I moved carefully. I only swore when nurses pulled me up the bed to be more comfortable. The dragging was a not fun the second...

@bizinsider thank you so much for your input! In answer to your questions - I was assigned to Dr Svensson because my valve deteriorated rapidly in 2019. I had been completely asymptomatic. In 2019 early, I kind of recognized symptoms but dismissed them for other reasons especially through...

I’m a serious believer in reducing stress and seeing the difference in my general health and heart. I come at this from my yoga practice with meditation perspective. This may be too whoowhoo for some. I used to take things like Prozac 15-20 years ago. But, they caused some pretty radical...

Thank you @Paleowoman. I just want to know why because, I know, with the biological valve, likely there will be a next time, especially since I plan to make it past 80. Anyway, I have written twice and called him once. I am stubborn and will prevail because, I and whoever touches me next...

Wishing you all the best! Being a newbie here, I don’t have much experience to share. I can share my experience with Dr. Svensson. My advice, based on that, is to make clear your expectations about communications with Dr Svensson in your preOp appointment. That is, Depending on your...

you will! See you back here soon

I hope too everything settles down for you soon.