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Thanks all! The shirt is up for grabs. My recovery has been better than text book, I'm so blessed. Walking 5-7 miles/day now. I really expected to be in pain and having trouble getting around. Thanks for all the support and encouragement!

Melissa- I could not agree more with Blanche. Don't wait. My aneurysm grew to 4.7 cm and I was a wreck. Tying my shoes took all of my energy. I am 14 days post op and still having some issues with rapid pulse and shortness of breath, but nothing like before. See you cardiologist as soon as...

Re: Where's all the newbies? Re: Where's all the newbies? Here is my best shot at a tawdry shirt. My wife says it is the ugliest I own...Personally I like it! This is 14 days post op, amazing what they are able to do!

Melissa- Just sent my prayer! I'm 14 days post op and feel better then I have in a VERY long time. You are his rock, I think your job is harder than his. Keep up the faith.

Best wishes! I had mine on 4.20 with surgery scheduled for the following day. Don't be worried, it was a smooth as a colonoscopy. They could not get me out and I talked to the doctor the entire time...Let us know how you do! Our thoughts are with you.

My sternum was wired closed, internal sutures that will dissolve then super glued…my scar (14 days post op) is looking great!

I'm a newbie...14 days post op. I'll have my wife take a pic later today though I don't have any great tawdry shirts, how about a Hawaiian shirt?

Hang in there! You will be just fine. Great advice in the thread. I'm at day 14 post op and feel better than I have in years. Your in good hands and as a podiatrist friend of mine told me when he saw me terrified, he said "Phil, this is like me removing a bunion, they do it every day."...

I'm 14 days post op, for me they told me no lifting over 10lbs, no pushing/pulling and not to use my arms to get out of bed, rather to roll or use my stomache muscles. I would recomend speaking with your doctor as I believe most discharge plans are unique to each individual. Hang in there and...

A friendly resource if needed A friendly resource if needed Hi Jason- I am 14 days post op and feeling better than I have in years, though in hind sight there are many things I would have done differently. Sounds like you are in good hands and well prepared. I had several folks reach out to...