Wishing you a successful surgery tomorrow. Keep us posted.
Surgery scheduled for Tuesday 17th
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Waiting to hear from you post-op.
Godspeed, Mike.
Godspeed, Mike.
Jazzbeat
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Good Luck tomorrow Mike!
I had mine done last week. I'm 39yrs old and I had a St Jude's Mechanical put in and an aortic root replacement. My valve was 70% blown and my heart was at 8cm. After surgery, I was out of the hospital in 4 days. Just got back from an evening walk around the neighborhood. Stay strong and remember to replace your fear with faith. Talk soon.
I had mine done last week. I'm 39yrs old and I had a St Jude's Mechanical put in and an aortic root replacement. My valve was 70% blown and my heart was at 8cm. After surgery, I was out of the hospital in 4 days. Just got back from an evening walk around the neighborhood. Stay strong and remember to replace your fear with faith. Talk soon.
Sarah_Louise
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Hope everyting went well yesterday and your on the way to a smooth recovery 
Love Sarah xxx
Love Sarah xxx
Thought about you a few times yesterday and look forward to updates soon
TheGymGuy
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Hope you are starting to recover now. First day SUCKS. Waiting for your or your family post with anticipation.
Hi All,
Sorry for not updating earlier but I now know what the saying means when someone says it's like being hit by a 10 ton truck
Anyway here's a brief update surgery took place last Tuesday last 5 hours went for tissue valve in the end (biggest decision really hard to make )
Ascending aorta replaced with dacron graft
Surgery went well
And recovery to date going well
Was discharged last nite 6 days after surgery - can't believe it
I have the greatest administration for the talent of the surgeons and all supporting medical staff what a talent
I would personally like to thank all of you on this fab support site who have given advice and support
You positive thoughts and Prayers were gratefully received and used
God bless you All
Now onto the recovery plan
More updates to follow
THANKS
Mike
Sorry for not updating earlier but I now know what the saying means when someone says it's like being hit by a 10 ton truck
Anyway here's a brief update surgery took place last Tuesday last 5 hours went for tissue valve in the end (biggest decision really hard to make )
Ascending aorta replaced with dacron graft
Surgery went well
And recovery to date going well
Was discharged last nite 6 days after surgery - can't believe it
I have the greatest administration for the talent of the surgeons and all supporting medical staff what a talent
I would personally like to thank all of you on this fab support site who have given advice and support
You positive thoughts and Prayers were gratefully received and used
God bless you All
Now onto the recovery plan
More updates to follow
THANKS
Mike
TheGymGuy
Well-known member
Mike it is great to finally hear from you!!!!!! Lets start that recovery plan. How is walking treating ya?
Glad to hear that you are in the recovery process. Now remember, that walking does do wonders for the body and soul. Take it kinda slow but walk, eat, rest, sleep and then just repeat over and over. Pretty soon that silly truck that hit you will be but a memory. Best wishes to you.
RTZdad
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Great to hear from you Mike. I hope that your recovery goes very smoothly. Glad to have you on the other side of surgery. Life begins again!!
Tom
Tom
hannahsmom
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Congrats on a successful surgery! Praying for you and for a speedy recovery!
Sarah_Louise
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Glad to hear everything went well Mike,
Hope your recovery continues to go well
Were did you have your op?
Love Sarah xx
Hope your recovery continues to go well
Were did you have your op?
Love Sarah xx
Hi Sarah
Had the operation done at Derriford in Plymouth
Doing fine so far
Little bit of clear fluid on left lung
Really happy
Other than walking around the house I'm doing a 10 minute brisk walk in the morning and again in the afternoon, which is not bad day 5 out of hospital
Plenty of rest in between though
God bless all of those on this site
Mike x
Had the operation done at Derriford in Plymouth
Doing fine so far
Little bit of clear fluid on left lung
Really happy
Other than walking around the house I'm doing a 10 minute brisk walk in the morning and again in the afternoon, which is not bad day 5 out of hospital
Plenty of rest in between though
God bless all of those on this site
Mike x
TheGymGuy
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Great job on walking Mike. 5th day out and you are already doing 10 minutes twice a day. I am sure you are moving lots around the house. Your walking will just increase and you will feel better every day. Keep it up.
You're still in recovery mode so take it light. Thanks for the update and wishing you a smooth recovery.
TheGymGuy
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First week at home, I moved as much as I could around the house and did up to 1 hour walks outside.
Second week, I did many 1+ hr walks outside, and even longer 2hr or so shopping around Prime Outlets.
Third week, I was doing 4 mile walks 2+ times a week.
Fourth week, I hit sub 1hr 4-mile walk and started exercising with very light weights at home.
My general observation was that the more active I was, be it moving around the house or walking outside, the better and more stable my heart-rate has became. I started seeing low 70s and even high 60s heart rate without being on any drugs and started seeing my heart-rate come down lots faster post exertion (be it walking up the stairs, or light exercising).
