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The Conductor

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58. Take Heart...

Fri Nov 30, 2018, 06:25 PM

Nov 2018

I had the same surgery in June, now having a cow valve (yes, really). It went well, and I am now in pretty decent shape to hang around another couple of decades. The first weeks are not easy, as everything hurts from having your chest opened up the same way they pop the hood of a car, but I had no memory loss or other side effects, so that went about as well as it could. It takes a little working through, and you have to be patient. Cardiac Rehab is a great idea, and a good way to get back normal function and flexibility, even if it starts a bit slow. For the first couple of months, I was good for about 4-6 hours a day, then napping again. OK now though, and up to walking and doing pretty much as I like.

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My husband is going to the emergency room. [View all] murielm99 Nov 2018 OP

Oh, no. Sending thoughts your way. Please let us know. catbyte Nov 2018 #1

*hugs* *hugs* *hugs* a kennedy Nov 2018 #2

Hoping he's fixed and back soon splat Nov 2018 #3

Take care - both of you malaise Nov 2018 #4

Sending good thoughts TEB Nov 2018 #5

Hope all goes well and he's back home soon. AJT Nov 2018 #6

He'll be home in no time! spanone Nov 2018 #7

Oof. I'm sorry. Have faith. They are very good with hearts. nolabear Nov 2018 #8

he's where he needs to be right now renate Nov 2018 #9

OMG. CousinIT Nov 2018 #10

Hoping it all goes well Bettie Nov 2018 #11

Sending best wishes for a fast recovery. Take care still_one Nov 2018 #12

It sounds serious but please try not to worry. lpbk2713 Nov 2018 #13

I hope it all goes well for him. Ilsa Nov 2018 #14

Deep breaths, rock steady, muriel Leghorn21 Nov 2018 #15

Very best wishes. n/t DemSoc Nov 2018 #16

.... handmade34 Nov 2018 #17

Healing vibes on the way, muriel. sheshe2 Nov 2018 #18

Hoping for the best for you both (n/t) Moostache Nov 2018 #19

I pray the best for both of you. Take care of yourself, he's in the hands of professionals. marble falls Nov 2018 #20

Strength and healing vibes being sent your way 💕💕💕 arthritisR_US Nov 2018 #21

Best wishes to both of you Apollyonus Nov 2018 #22

Hoping for a speedy recovery vishnura Nov 2018 #23

All the best wishes in the world to you both Hekate Nov 2018 #24

Lean on us. Nevilledog Nov 2018 #25

Sending good vibrations. The Wielding Truth Nov 2018 #26

good vibes DonCoquixote Nov 2018 #27

A candle for you TrishaJ Nov 2018 #28

Positive thoughts! slumcamper Nov 2018 #29

You put it right where you needed to bluecollar2 Nov 2018 #30

Hoping everything turns out great. sdfernando Nov 2018 #31

Stay positive and vigilant. Take nothing for granted. Question docs, be persistent, an advocate for Pepsidog Nov 2018 #32

I'm joining the chorus of well wishers on DU to both of you. in2herbs Nov 2018 #33

I had that last winter. Jane Austin Nov 2018 #34

Been there. Here's hoping it's in time!! DFW Nov 2018 #35

Keep us posted when you can, please. Solly Mack Nov 2018 #36

I'm holding all good thoughts for you both today and in the days ahead eleny Nov 2018 #37

Wishing your husband well. Take care. gademocrat7 Nov 2018 #38

Prayers on their way for you and your hubbie! pazzyanne Nov 2018 #39

I hope everything goes well with the surgery. Love and hugs. littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #40

Good vibes coming your way lillypaddle Nov 2018 #41

I hope it's successful brer cat Nov 2018 #42

Best wishes. n/t FSogol Nov 2018 #43

I hope the surgery goes well. LisaM Nov 2018 #44

Prayers for him and for you as well... BadGimp Nov 2018 #45

I'm sorry.... sending best wishes! NT Adrahil Nov 2018 #46

I hope all goes well. George II Nov 2018 #47

All the best Botany Nov 2018 #48

PRAYING FOR YOU. Good luck... Demsrule86 Nov 2018 #49

Wishing the best for both of you! smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #50

Sending Good Strong Healing Cha Nov 2018 #51

Happy wishes for him and you.. SoCalDem Nov 2018 #52

... shenmue Nov 2018 #53

They do amazing things these days. Liberal In Texas Nov 2018 #54

My grandmother had this done & it did not keep her down for long . A short recovery usually but lunasun Nov 2018 #55

Take this very good suggestion to heart Sucha NastyWoman Nov 2018 #59

Sending positive thoughts your way, murielm99. democrank Nov 2018 #56

There is a very active FB page MichMary Nov 2018 #57

Take Heart... The Conductor Nov 2018 #58

Offering prayers for your dear husband's healing. Tanuki Nov 2018 #60

🕯 sprinkleeninow Nov 2018 #61

Good thoughts and vibes, murielm99 sarge43 Nov 2018 #62

Sorry to hear it! denvine Nov 2018 #63

I hope everything turns out well. NurseJackie Nov 2018 #64

sending thoughts your way... FirstLight Nov 2018 #65

Take care-sending good thoughts your way Gothmog Nov 2018 #66

Well wishes for you husband and frogmarch Nov 2018 #67

Good luck. Keep us posted cpamomfromtexas Nov 2018 #68

I send all my good vibes and prayers for your husband!! secondwind Nov 2018 #69

Do keep us updated. All good news we're sure! Roland99 Nov 2018 #70

Stay positive... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2018 #71

Sending your Hubby get well soon wishes Niagara Nov 2018 #72

My father had this done when he was 70. airplaneman Nov 2018 #73

I'll keep both of you in my thoughts. TexasTowelie Nov 2018 #74

Best of luck to him. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2018 #75

You put this in the perfect place! displacedtexan Nov 2018 #76

hope surgery is successful. JHan Nov 2018 #77

Holding you and your family in our thoughts and sending healing vibes to your husband. nt woodsprite Nov 2018 #78

Had AVR replacement two years ago... albacore Nov 2018 #79

I am late. Hoping things are going well. rurallib Nov 2018 #80

Will be thinking of you two!! bluestarone Nov 2018 #81

Best hopes. Let us know when you can irisblue Nov 2018 #82

Stay strong! Generic Other Nov 2018 #83

Thinking of you murielm99! Please keep us posted . R B Garr Nov 2018 #84

Hoping to hear that he's doing well. davsand Nov 2018 #85

Wishing the best for him. JudyM Nov 2018 #86

Good thoughts for you and yours. blogslut Nov 2018 #87

I hope everything went OK and your husband is doing well csziggy Nov 2018 #88

If you are on FB, there is a great group for Open Heart Surgery patients Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #89

Wishing your hubby well. denbot Nov 2018 #90

Best wishes sellitman Nov 2018 #91

All my best vibes for a super outcome, my dear murielm99! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #92

Good vibes from Oregon. Enoki33 Nov 2018 #93

I'm very sorry you have such distressing news come to your house. BobTheSubgenius Dec 2018 #94

So sorry Meowmee Dec 2018 #95

Seven years ago I had the same surgery. He should be fine. usaf-vet Dec 2018 #96

Hugs and wishes that all turns out okay. Honeycombe8 Dec 2018 #97

Good vibes sent to you and your husband....nt Heartstrings Dec 2018 #98

My husband had this Lifelong Protester Dec 2018 #99

Keep the Faith kozar Dec 2018 #100

prayers and healing wishes gopiscrap Dec 2018 #101

Hopeful update here: greyl Dec 2018 #102

Prayers! my thoughts are with you joet67 Dec 2018 #103

God bless your husband and you. Positive thoughts and prayers go your way. BigBearJohn Dec 2018 #104

I'm told I may need that someday; best wishes to you and your family. NNadir Dec 2018 #105

Hope you can share good news about this later on. nt oasis Dec 2018 #106

Hope all goes well kpete Dec 2018 #107

Sending wishes for a successful surgery and recovery pandr32 Dec 2018 #108

Sending good vibes... malthaussen Dec 2018 #109

Positive Vibes for the murielm99 family. Tikki Dec 2018 #110

I hope everything goes well, murielm. lapucelle Dec 2018 #111