Home, where the heat is;)

[briansmom]

Great posts Luke, thanks for the updates. Try to hold yourself back for at least a few weeks to let your body really recover, but it sounds like you can look forward to a happy normal life now. Congratulations on getting over the mountain!

 

[Debbie]

luke

luke

How did you get away with a 3 inch scar?? Debbie

 

[thecoolkid17]

not to brag or put him on a mountain but i guess my surgeon is just that good? Its the low invasive approach that he is known for. He had 5 other surgeons from across the country watching him while he did mine because he teaches it to help us out so we dont have as hard of a recovery.....i looked at my uncles scar from a quad bypass and at 21, i didnt want that type of scar, not being superficial but people ask questions and yadada you dont want to explain it over and over to everyone you see. So i am more than happy with the results , i measured it with tape and it actually measured to just a hair over 3 inches but for this type of surgery...ill take that

look in my profile and in my albums i have three pics uploaded and you can see the scar

 

[SandyMom]

Glad to hear you are home and doing better! Each day will get better.

 

[Rick]

Good to hear it

Good to hear it

I am glad things, though difficult, seem to have worked out well. I recall reading your deliberations as to valve choice -- which valve did you finally select?

Best wishes,

Rick

 

[catwoman]

Glad you're home.
I too had the problem with nausea in recovery/ICU.

Had it in my private room, too. They didn't believe me when I told them NOT to bring pancakes into my room 2 days post-op -- give me something, anything else for breakfast -- and I showed them I meant it when I say that some odors make me sick.

Now that you're home, you can rest whenever you want, but do remember to get in some walking & breathing exercises.

 

[MaryC]

Congratulations on your successful surgery. I had a routine going the night after my surgery of asking for ice and letting it melt so I could drink it. Then I had them bringing me water and ice. I knew I was going overboard but it was so good at the time. I paid the price for the water (and the codeine didn't agree with me either!). I was so nauseous and ended up in the fetal position on day 2 or 3. The nurse brought me medication that helped after that. I was out of there on day 5!

Wishing you a smooth recovery.

Chris

 

[CRM-Mom]

Glad to hear you are feeling better and are home now! There's nothing better than being at home. Best wishes for a smooth recovery!