New Member OHS club

[New Guy]

I did it! Thanks for your support and prayers.

Yesterday (Tue) my surgery began at 2:35pm. I woke up about 11pm the bionic man. The Docs removed my badly calcified bi-cuspid aortic valve and gave me a 25mm On-X mechanical valve.

I'm still pretty drugged up now but wanted to check in here to express my gratitude.

Still pretty sore, chest tubes come out tomorrow and I can't wait for that. I'll check back in a day or two.

Doug

 

[Lynlw]

Glad everything is going good. Now take care of your self, and bessure to walk and doing your breathing exercises

 

[Luana]

Hey Doug!
Welcome to the other side of the mountain. So glad you're here. Rest up and take it easy.

 

[Luckyguy17]

Wow Doug, posting just 24 hours post op, you new guys are a really tough breed and are setting post op posting records (grin).

yes, removal of chest tubes is a biggie for commencing recovery, you are on schedule

all the best with the spyro breathing and early walking maneuvers

Gil

Gil

 

[ks1490]

it all gets easier from here.

 

[mainframe]

Doug, it's great your doing so well so quickly. I hope the rest of your recovery goes smoothly. You'll be back on your feet before you know it.

 

[Robb Wilder]

glad everything is going good. Continued thoughts and prayers

 

[ARGreenMN]

Atta boy Doug! Like someone said above, the worst is over now. Now do your walking and breathing, and you'll be outta there in no time! Keep giving us updates as you feel up to it!

 

[Penny]

Welcome to the other side Doug! Amazing that you are up and posting so soon. Keep up the good work, rest, eat, breathe and walk and you will do just fine..

 

[malibu82]

congrats, glad to hear all is well!

 

[sweetbanker]

Doug glad it's all over. Do everything they tell you drink ,walk , breath and move your bowels and you'll be going home before you know it .

Healthy healing

 

[jumpy]

Thanks for the update!! Glad to hear it went well. You had said "how bad can it be when people are posting three days after!!" LOL you are posting within hours of your surgery. Congrats and "best foward speed" for your recovery!!!

 

[ottagal]

Doug,
Welcome to the other side! You did it. Take good care of yourself. Continuing best wishes for a smooth recovery.

 

[Cris N]

Glad to hear you're on your way to a good recovery. Obey the doctors' orders!

 

[BarbJean]

Wow, Doug, posting already? That must be a really great sign. Keep it up!

 

[New Guy]

Thanks all for the comments. Now that I'm off the big drugs I've got hat feeling others have described as "hit by a train" The doc said the valve is working well although I have some regurgitation from another valve now. He assured me that is normal and it will return to normal in a short period after the trauma of surgery wears off.

Yesterday was a mixed day, after they removed my drain tubes I felt stong and great, I took a walk and had an echo done, had a few visitors and then was just wiped out. I'm on the solid foods now and wondering what's for breakfast. Hope to be released tomorrow.

Doug

 

[sunflowergirl]

I am glad you are doing so well Robin

 

[torreypines]

Congratulations Doug! Kurt and I have been thinking about you and are so happy you're doing well. Keep up the good work and get plenty of rest. Visits are great but can really wipe you out. Listen to your body and best wishes for a smooth recovery.
~ Christine

 

[Luana]

Glad you're doing well, Doug. That's pretty much what we all hope for here!

 

[New Guy]

Well it's Sunday morning and I'm still here. I had hoped to be released yesterday but my INR only this morn came into theraputic range. I just got the news they're letting me go. It will take a few hours to get out of the hospital but I'll be home tonight. I do have one concern, my hemoglobin has been dropping and it's at it's low today of 8.1. I think that's what is making me feel sow low energy and having periods where I feel generally lousy. They had considered a blood transfusion but decided to watch it a while longer before taking that step.

So now I'm waiting for the paperwork lists of rules to follow and drugs to take. They just removed all the heart leads and IV's so I can take a real shower. yea!

Doug