I'm Back!
By Blondie2222
@Blondie2222 (28611)
United States
May 15, 2018 4:51pm CST
Hello everyone and how are you this tuesday evening ? I am doing pretty well considering.
Surgery was a success and my heart started right up on it's own after being taking off bypass. I was only in the hospital for 6 days, came home Monday afternoon.
It feels great to be back and now I'm just trying to find ways to get comfortable. I have to wear a brace for 6 weeks around my waist as when they did the surgery they had to break open my sternum and the brace helps keep it together etc. It is annoying to wear but I am starting to get used to it.
Everyone at the hospital was shocked how well I recovered. We thought I was going to be in there 2 weeks and nope. I was so sick for the first few days from the anesthesia but than that got better. I still don't have an appetite yet but I'm sure that will come here soon.
So since I've been home i'm getting a bit more sleep, but still exhausted. I'm sure in the next few days I will be back to my normal self again.
I had the visiting nurse come today and she was happy with how well I am doing and doesn't think I need 24 hour care or physical therapy, so that makes me happy. My wound looked good and my vitals were great. I just have to drink ensure or boost since I'm not eating yet to help get protein I need. My throat is still raw from the two tubes I had put in so that's why I can't eat much.
But other than all that I feel great and no pain at all. Just trying to rest as much as i can and listen to the nurse and do what I need to so I can recover well.
I'll try to get to post when I can. I am still tired and can't sit for long periods of time. I just wanted to write and let you know I was back.
I hope you all have a great week ahead.
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14 responses
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
15 May 18
Great that you survived your ordeal and will soon be 100% fit as a fiddle with a sound ticker.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
15 May 18
@johnroberts yes thank you. I can always here my valve ticking but they said I will get used to it after awhile.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
19 May 18
@marlina That's weird. I have no pain and this brace wrap i wear around my waist tight enough to keep things in place helps so much. I wonder if they didn't have it when you had yours ?
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@marlina (154166)
• Canada
17 May 18
@Blondie2222 , So wonderful news.
I can still hear my valve ticking.
They never put a brace on me, no wonder it was so painful.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
15 May 18
@amadeo just making sure i walk daily, do breathing treatments etc.
@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
15 May 18
Congrats and sure it takes time, soon you will be good as new. Glad you are alright.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
15 May 18
@crossbones27 yup they said in 3 months i should be good as new.
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@crossbones27 (48434)
• Mojave, California
15 May 18
@Blondie2222 That's awesome, take it slow but live it up at the same time.
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@thislittlepennyearns (58140)
• Defuniak Springs, Florida
15 May 18
That's great that you are recovering so well.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
16 May 18
Welcome back.
Wishing for your immediate and complete recovery.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
16 May 18
@LadyDuck I try to rest as much as I can. Each day i can go for a little longer walks which is nice. I still don't have an appetite yet but I am trying to eat things with protein to get my body strength back.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
17 May 18
@LadyDuck yeah i am doing my best.
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@LadyDuck (458233)
• Switzerland
17 May 18
@Blondie2222 I can understand you still don't have an appetite. Eat only what you like, it's a good idea to try to have proteins.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
21 May 18
@rakski it's a long recovery but everyone is shocked at how well I am doing.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
21 May 18
@Blondie2222 it is will power and determination and your health also. I am glad it is over and you are now on your way to recovery
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
28 May 18
@DianneN thanks i'm doing better each day.
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@Courtlynn (66921)
• United States
16 May 18
I'm so glad you're back and that it was a successful surgery!
Hope your throat feels better soon so you can eat.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
16 May 18
@Courtlynn one day at a time, but eating more as the days go on.
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
16 May 18
I am glad, I was worried about you but I knew it usually took 2 weeks, do nothing and sip on soup.
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@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
16 May 18
@andriaperry mines an 8 week recovery - they had to break my sternum open to put the valve in. No pain though!
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@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
17 May 18
@Blondie2222 That is really good!
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@Hannihar (129482)
• Israel
29 May 18
@Blondie2222
You went through a lot . It is understandable that you are exhausted. Welcome back.
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