1 week post op

[labguides]

Hi and a big thanks to everyone for your support!!! My mom was kind enough to post for me while I was in the hospital- she also printed out all the fabulous, supportive responses by everyone- THANK YOU ALL!!

Today I am a week post op, hanging in there... I am fairly sedate and painfree, though only when I stay current on the painkillers. Today I have walked downstairs, sat at the table, and made it to the computer. It seems that day by day, I am getting stronger and stronger, though still sluggish at times. Physical therapist came by this morning and recommended using a cane, as I walk a little off-balance ("splintering" is what it's called, I'm told). Eating pretty normally (solid foods) though my appetite is not very high. Am looking forward to reading through more of the "post-op" threads. Thank you all again. Will post more later.

socworm

 

[Ross]

Good to see you back with us Socworm. You sound normal and on schedule to me.

 

[MarciaB]

So happy everything went well for you. Sounds like you're right on schedule for one week.

Marcia

 

[hensylee]

Hello there, Socworm - so good to see you and to hear that you are doing so well. Your mom must be doing a heck of a job for you. Take care and congratulations.

 

[cinda575]

your in my prayers for a speedy recovery..

 

[Heather Fisher]

I'm glad it's over. I know it hurts a little now but you will feel a little better each day. Take it easy and best wishes for a great recovery!!!!
Heather

 

[Nancy]

You sound terrific socworm. Good to hear from you.

 

[Kenny F]

Hey Socworm!

It sounds like you are doing great! You will recover quickly and be "up and running" in no time.

Great to hear good news - keep us posted on your progress!

 

[fisher6476]

Great News and it sounds like you are right on schedule. Time will go by fairly rapidly and it helped me alot to remember what so many here kept telling me, every day gets better and every day you get better faster. That does not mean you might now have a day here and there which is al little tougher than some other but just know 6 or 8 weeks will go by quickly and you'll be out kickin up your heels! Be good to yourself and be patient. Stay in touch
Steve

 

[EVELYN]

Hi Socworm

Take it EASY. girl!! Remember: walk, breathe, and nap....lots of little things, nothing too big or long (except naps....they're the best!!) Glad you're doing so well.

Evelyn

 

[catwoman]

Socworm:

Sounds like your progress is normal, if not fantastic!

Pretty soon you'll find it hard to believe you've gone through this -- if you just don't look for your OHS incision.

 

[fyrfytr]

Hey Socworm,
Glad to hear how well you are doing. It all just takes time.
Take Care

 

[Christina L]

Socworm,

I just wanted to say congratulations on your mitral valve repair. You sound like you are doing so great and have such a good atittude. You also have the most wonderful parents to take care of you! You are blessed.

May your recovery continue to go well!! It will take a while to feel better, but now at 10 weeks postop my mitral valve repair, I actually have caught "glimpses" of normalcy and have to be reminded (literally) that I had surgery - it still seems unbelievable to me that I went through that. Such a miracle heart surgery is. However, 80% of my day, I am still reminded of the surgery - there is still a little soreness in the chest area and some PACs, foggy-headedness, etc., but overall I feel SOOO much better than I did one week post surgery - so you have a lot to look forward to - you will get there!!

Christina L.

 

[Guest]

I'm so glad to see your post and hear that you are doing well!
I remember my appetite being off for a couple of weeks after surgery.....just watch out when it does return.....it comes back like gangbusters!! You'll be eating everything in sight!
Take care!

 

[Raverlaw]

Socworm,

So glad you're home and feeling better. OHS is pretty amazing when you consider how short the hospital stay is for such a major surgery. I'm glad your valve could be repaired and I'm sure you'll be feeling better and better as each day goes by.

Keep in touch, and share your new-found wisdom with the rest of us.