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Ruth joy posted a note for Alex that says:

Hi Alex,

Congratulations !!!

you have done sooooo well

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1139 days ago

John Sheehy posted a note for Alex that says:

Hi Alex, Thank you for the words of encouragement. As you know its scary and now with days away from my surgery I have the same fears you had. It is hard to ...Read more

Hi Alex, Thank you for the words of encouragement. As you know its scary and now with days away from my surgery I have the same fears you had. It is hard to image what the first 24 hours or 24 days after will be like, especially as an active guy my whole life. If you have time I would love to know what the first few experiences where like. What was it like when you first woke up, how soon till you felt ready to walk, etc. Thank you and please think of me Friday morning. I am the first surgery at 7AM here in Boston!

Richard Munson The first 24 hours will be a blur. All kinds of tubes and monitors checking your condition. Odds are ... Read more

Richard Munson The first 24 hours will be a blur. All kinds of tubes and monitors checking your condition. Odds are you will have a full time cardiac nurse checking on you quite often. They are top shelf. That was mass general for me, assume same for you. They will be trying to wean you off the machines and returning to your own lungs and heart. Cough a lot so your lungs do not fill with fluid, use the pillow as it hurts a little. Breathe a lot into the device they provide to inflate your lungs. You will be up walking sooner rather than later. Then home and the rest is up to you. Sounds simple huh. Good luck.

Mike Dotson I was just reflecting on my surgery the other day. In my mind it seemed like I was in the hospital fo ... Read more

Mike Dotson I was just reflecting on my surgery the other day. In my mind it seemed like I was in the hospital for a looong time but in actuality it was only 3 1/2 days. It blows my mind to think that my surgery was on a Tuesday morning and I was discharged and walking (very, very slowly and with breaks) to my hotel room by Friday afternoon. You're going to do great, Alex. Being active and athletic will help in more ways that you think. Everyone thinks of the physical benefit, but there's a mental aspect that I think will give you a leg up. You know how to train so apply the same mindset to your recovery. Ease into it, make a little progress each day and think about how great you're going to feel this spring. Best of luck. I look forward to reading about your recovery.

Paul Lechiaro Hi John, I had my surgery on a Thursday at Brigham. They had me up and walking the next day. Richard ... Read more

Paul Lechiaro Hi John, I had my surgery on a Thursday at Brigham. They had me up and walking the next day. Richard is correct ICU care is outstanding. I spent one night there and then was moved to step down unit the next day. Expect your voice to be hoarse for a bit after they take the tubes out. Mine is just starting to get back to normal. Ask away for anything you need. I found the nurses to be excellent. I was discharged on Tuesday afternoon so I spent a total of 5 nights. The time will go by quick. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks post-op. Trying to walk as much as I can. You will see progress week to week and feel better and better. Best of luck!

Richard Munson It also helped that my attending cardiac nurse in the icu was incredibly good looking. It gave me an ... Read more

Richard Munson It also helped that my attending cardiac nurse in the icu was incredibly good looking. It gave me an added incentive. I was probably 50 years older but so what. Lol.

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Deena Z posted a note for Alex that says:

Thinking of you today, Alex, and said a prayer for your safe surgery and swift recovery! The wait is over and you are almost in recovery. Ask for anything ...Read more

Thinking of you today, Alex, and said a prayer for your safe surgery and swift recovery! The wait is over and you are almost in recovery. Ask for anything you need in the hospital. Don't hesitate.