Just some advice...

[Smiley2000]

I am 3 1/2 months post-op after OHS to repair mitral valve.

My biggest fear pre-op was this "zip" on my chest for the rest of my life! Silly, I now know. I have a very nice "zip" and love to show off my new cleavage

Just some advice from my side: If you are in the position to "negotiate" your surgery date, try to avoid OHS during winter. Even more so if you are in your 60's plus. It is normal to sneezing and cough and common to get Bronchitis/Pneumonia during winter-times and this slows down your recovery and makes it so much worse.

Also, be patient with yourself. It sometimes takes a bit longer than 6-8 weeks to fully recover. The pain is not that bad, but post-op hurdles like arrthythmias, tachycardia, infection, etc. is a reality for some and slows down the recovery.

 

[Cooker]

Thanks for the post....Sounds like you have turned the corner and are loving life!!!....

 

[Bonzo Dog]

Smiley, TBH as your previous posts had you very much in the doldrums, it is especially heartening to read this happy positive offering. So pleased life is better for you now.

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My biggest fear pre-op was this "zip" on my chest for the rest of my life! Silly, I now know. I have a very nice "zip" and love to show off my new cleavage

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Flaunt it girl!! Pictures please.

 

[WayneGM]

After some bumps in the road, it sounds like you are on smooth pavement now. Excellent!

 

[zipper2]

Smiley,
I was just considering this as the bronchitis\pneumonia in winter
thinking the way things are moving for my surgery(SLOW) it will be
winter soon and i'm so suceptable to getting these things in winter.
For sure though it crossed my mind after a rasphy cough i developed
waking up with today and feels like time is flying and i'm nowhere near
a date yet,sounds like your doing better in your journey and good to
hear from you.


zipper2