Discharged Yesterday

[rkeirl]

Well i was officially discharged yesterday (even though i have been out of hospital over amonth), and given the all clear to return to normal life as it was before my operation. I have been out of hospital since october the 13th, which cannot be to bad since my operation was on the 8th October.

I have been asked to start my rehab which i am a little unsure about, as i already have a program that i use as the lady of the house is a sports therapist. obviously i don't wish to seem ageist but i would think rehab was aimed at more of the older generation that have an AVR. As i went from being very active, to operation.

Does anyone have any advice relating to rehab

 

[skeptic49]

I don't have an opinion about rehab for you, but just wanted to congratulate you on your recovery and discharge. Sounds like you did very well since your surgery in October.

Best wishes,

Jim

 

[mac]

If your insurance covers it, I would do it for awhile. In my case rehab is a money maker for me. My AFLAC supplement will pay $130 a day for every day I go to rehab. , so even if I pay a $35 co pay I am still actually putting money in my pocket for working out. I did buy a reallly nice excersice bike before the operation which I will be useing also.

 

[bvdr]

I think that if you were released to assume normal activities and you are in a program that is working for you then rehab would hardly be worth it. Run the idea by your doctor though before you scrap the rehab as he may have something more specific in mind (though I highly doubt it).

 

[Ross]

Rehab is good, but there isn't any reason you can't do your own at home. You just have to be disciplined to do it. I was not. I had to have a driver lashing my back with a whip to keep me going.

 

[Freddie]

Glad to hear your home, but remember to be good to yourself.
As for rehab, it was never mentioned to me, but what I've read hear "it's a good thing". Ask your doc for a second opinion.

 

[mamanordy]

that is so great you have been discharged. i am envious. i have to say as of today i do not feel as if i am at 70 percent of my old self. i just cant seem to get it all together.

as for rehab, i am not sure if it is the same but i am going to have a physical therapist come a few days a week to get me to do more cardio exercises and get me out to walk. i think it is going to be worth it for sure.

 

[Lynlw]

Justin never had rehab, but my one thought for you (and was a concern for me with Justin) does your program, have the equipment to really monitor your heart ect, or do they know the safest way to get better with out over doing it? Maybe it would be helpful to just go one time, so you can see what they watch for, learn what its the safest heart rate ect. Just so you have an idea of how not to over do and cause yourself a setback

 

[Johan]

I am now halfway through my 3 mont'hs cardio rehab and find it really worth the effort to get to the sport science instutute at 7 am three times a week for an hour's workout. The structured nature and supervision (constant heart rate monitoring, BP at the beginning, during and after exercising, even the odd yoga session to really get the heart rate down) by both medical and sport science personnel, gives one confidence to push the limits and of course it forces one to be diciplined as Ross said. I also like the cameraderie of the group, all with heart related issues. At 66 I fall in the middle of our group's age range from 42 to 86 years. Yes younger people also benefit from these tailor made programmes.

 

[Danny]

Congrats on your discharge...that is a big milestone!

 

[njean]

Congratulations on your release! No place like home!

As for your rehab, if you're able to do it at home then by all means try doing it at home. Check with your dr & see how he feels about it. Rehab is important to your recovery so doing some is better than not doing any.

Good luck & stay well!

 

[river-wear]

Congratulations on your release!

When my time comes, I'm hoping that I can go to at least a few rehab sessions just to get comfortable with the expectations and limits I should have post-surgery. Besides, I wouldn't mind a few free sessions with a "personal trainer."

BTW, you live in a beautiful area. I spent most of a year living near Durham and just loved the area!

 

[netmiff]

I had to have a driver lashing my back with a whip to keep me going.

When you manage to clone him/her, send him/her in the mail to me - I've been needing one of those for a long time!

 

[rkeirl]

Apolgise for some sligth confusion, i have been out of hospital since the 13th.
They just don't officially discharge you from there care until everything is all ok. Which is what i meant.

in terms of rehab i have been walking and jogging for awhile, so i am a little dubious of going to another hospital to do what i have been doing for the last month.

But atleast now i am officially free, and can run riot again.

 

[Bill B]

I just started rehab. I had been walking on my own, as everyone should, for the month since discharge. I think the rehab program is a very good addition with continuous EKG monitoring, graduated, controlled exercise program with a variety of machines, and with BP check during exercise, nursing staff. etc. Lots of people in similar situations. It's like a specialized fitness club. I think I get 14 weeks at 3 days per week paid by insurance. By then, I should be pretty darn good shape.

 

[Mentu]

Like Johan and Bill, I have been going to Cardio Rehab for several weeks. For me it is helpful to have the electronic feedback showing how my heart is reacting as I exercise. The Physiologists here have been very helpful in explaining the long term healing process and how appropriate exercise can help you get the most out of Rehab. Some of the groups are mostly people in their 70s and 80s by mine is mostly people in their 40s and 50s.

 

[deano89]

i am 46 and starting cardiac rehab oct 3rd for 6 weeks just for the confidence of knowing the right amount to do as they will monitor me very closely, so for me who has kept fit all my life it is about knowing i am doing the right amount and right type of program . i think if i was doing it by myself i would probably over do it!
i have been walking since i left hospital gradually increasing each few days and now can walk approx 40 minutes a day with no problem at 4 weeks

 

[tobagotwo]

You don't have to do their rehab if you don't want to. It sounds like you already have a great program in place, and you're doing it. There's no reason to believe that theirs would be any better for you.

If you're unsure, go try it and see if it works better for you.

I have no reason to be against it, just not overly impressed by it. I always had my own program.

Best wishes,