Over the hump

[Sten Osis]

Well, day one has gone just fine. The pain has been very manageable. I will be moved out of ICU tomorrow morning.

 

[pellicle]

great to hear!

my pain on the last surgery is best described as strongly present but not sharp.

except if I sneezed of coughed

best wishes

 

[Guyswell]

Congratulations Sten!

 

[Liam]

Glad to hear it. Keeps us here in the waiting room more certain of our futures.

 

[escargome]

Good news Sten...Keep up the good progress toward recovery. Sleep, eat, walk, use your spirometer. Then repeat.
Soon you will be home. Best Wishes to you

 

[Heather Anne]

Way to go, Sten! You will be back on your bike before you know it!

 

[Rachel]

Great news!!!

 

[Sten Osis]

Re: Over the hump

On day three now. Tubes are out and I feel better than yesterday. Tiny improvements, but all good.

 

[The mail man]

Congrats. Tiny improvements add up over time. Keep going!

Mailman

 

[TheGymGuy]

Another day or two and you will be at home. This is were recovery really speeds up.

 

[Sten Osis]

Re: Over the hump

Thanks everyone!
Yesterday I borrowed a stethoscope so I could listen to the new valve........a reassuring little click was heard.

 

[jhc1]

Way To go! Glad to hear all went well, and you're on the mend

 

[Oilman]

Glad to hear things are moving along well for you. Hoping for a smooth recovery from here on. Going home was the best part for me, things started to get better fast. Take care.

 

[AmyR]

Congrats and happy ticking. Wishes for a super smooth recovery.

 

[canon4me]

I don't know about you guys, but the pain wasn't big a deal except I have not lived long enough to experience a sneeze caught off guard. I guess that will humble even the biggest giant. I do, however, take some pain meds at night about 11:00 pm to experience a better sleep.

 

[Sten Osis]

Re: Over the hump

I've been taking vicodan every four hours, but I think I can start stretching that out. I'm using the incentive spirometer as a pain gage.

 

[Sten Osis]

Today was my first full day at home. Last night, I fell asleep on the couch but later woke up and went to my regular bed. It was sort of strange...........I was very aware of my heart. It seemed to be beating too hard. Not fast, just too hard. Then, I fell asleep again. This morning I went for a little walk; maybe about 1/2 mile. Took a couple of naps and then just did a 1.5 mile walk.

 

[canon4me]

I just got home today from the hospital following my AVR and unfortunately I don't feel a dime's bit better today than yesterday. Persistent little breath-taking tickle cough, a feeling of a headache and fever, but thermometer never says over 99. Is this crappy feeling typical and are other people just doing that much better?

 

[Sten Osis]

Re: Over the hump

I don't know........ But I'm sure you'll start feeling better soon.

 

[canon4me]

I hope you are correct Sten!