Hello. As of last night my dad was put in the step down unit. He hasn't walked much yet. I hope today they get him up and moving. He still complains of shortness of breath. The surgeon said the valve and heart are good. Good the surgery alone cause the shortness of breath. He felt better after his first OP surgery 6 years ago. Ugh! Mom and I are a bit stressed but he's moving along. We haven't called the hospital yet this morning but we are going there in a few hours. I get so nervous calling.