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4647 days ago

I guess I\'m as slow as you, just got to read your update. Don\'t feel bad about not losing weight - we are manually digging a pond, and i don\'t think I\'ve ...Read more

I guess I\'m as slow as you, just got to read your update. Don\'t feel bad about not losing weight - we are manually digging a pond, and i don\'t think I\'ve lost any weight either. I guess I\'m making it up in muscle and calluses. LizO

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4656 days ago

Glad to read all is going well Chris. As Jim said, with more exercise, your body will adjust. It takes time, but slowly you will be able to do more as your ...Read more

Glad to read all is going well Chris. As Jim said, with more exercise, your body will adjust. It takes time, but slowly you will be able to do more as your body settles more. Everything you described, sounds very normal. Keep up the good work. -Mitch Friedman

Chris Barnes Thanks Mitch - always a pleasure to hear from you. Hope you are doing well.

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4657 days ago

Chris, Great news on the heart rate and absence of afib. You\'re definitely moving forward on the golden road to recovery. My guess is that at this point post-surgery ...Read more

Chris, Great news on the heart rate and absence of afib. You\'re definitely moving forward on the golden road to recovery. My guess is that at this point post-surgery some torso issues should be attributed to muscle weakness and lack of conditioning. Until about 10 days ago, I did nothing with respect to upper body exercises. Now I\'m working at the gym, and I feel it, and as a consequence at other times I\'m getting twinges and odd sorenesses. Carry on - Jim Smith

Chris Barnes Thanks, Jim! I think you're probably right regarding exercise. It doesn't bother me enough to be a ma ... Read more

Chris Barnes Thanks, Jim! I think you're probably right regarding exercise. It doesn't bother me enough to be a major concern though. In time, all will be good.

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4695 days ago

Chris, Hope you have a great Memorial Day Celebration. I haven\'t seen any posting updates, so I assume you are busy being WELL and working out. I will keep ...Read more

Chris, Hope you have a great Memorial Day Celebration. I haven\'t seen any posting updates, so I assume you are busy being WELL and working out. I will keep you in my prayers. Maggie

Chris Barnes Yes, doing good, thanks. Probably 85-90% recovered. Still limited on a few things. We will be going o ... Read more

Chris Barnes Yes, doing good, thanks. Probably 85-90% recovered. Still limited on a few things. We will be going out to the City Arts Festival in Fair Park today.

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4704 days ago

Chris, just heard about this from Dan. I hope you continue to heal and get better. regards, Bill Mundt

Chris Barnes Thanks Bill! I'm doing good. Would love to chat with you sometime.

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4726 days ago

Chris, I am scheduled with Dr. Ryan for a MV repair in June. I am debating as to whether I am going to get a second opinion or not, and was just wondering ...Read more

Chris, I am scheduled with Dr. Ryan for a MV repair in June. I am debating as to whether I am going to get a second opinion or not, and was just wondering whether you got a 2nd before sticking with or moving to Dr. Ryan . Trent Viavattene

Chris Barnes Hi Trent! Glad you're on board with Dr Ryan. In my case, just prior to my surgery, I did not get a se ... Read more

Chris Barnes Hi Trent! Glad you're on board with Dr Ryan. In my case, just prior to my surgery, I did not get a second opinion for the following reasons: 1) as you have written, Dr Ryan is very highly regarded in his field and comes very highly recommended and 2) in a way, Dr Ryan was my second opinion. I had met with another surgeon about 3 times between 2003 and 2005. I had a good experience with Dr Ryan - rest assured, you will be in good hands. Keep up the positive attitude. I will be watching your journal.

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4726 days ago

Hi Chris, What did you do in rehab on your first day? I\'ll be doing it too, so I\'m curious. Does it feel weird being the young guy on the block? We\'re ...Read more

Hi Chris, What did you do in rehab on your first day? I\'ll be doing it too, so I\'m curious. Does it feel weird being the young guy on the block? We\'re you ogled by the Old chicks? :) Nancy B

Chris Barnes Hi Nancy! I first went to rehab on Monday for "orientation" which consisted of a lot of paperwork, an ... Read more

Chris Barnes Hi Nancy! I first went to rehab on Monday for "orientation" which consisted of a lot of paperwork, an interview about medications and medical history, going over the routine, showing me the equipment, taking my BP, and doing a quick turn on the equipment. Today, my actual first day, I was weighed, fitted with a heart monitor, used the treadmill for 15 mins and stationary bike for 12 mins. My blood pressure was taken about 3 times - in the beginning and after each exercise. That was it.

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4726 days ago

I am so glad you are doing so well. I see you are walking a mile that is great. keep up the good work and will be better than you were for a long time. take ...Read more

I am so glad you are doing so well. I see you are walking a mile that is great. keep up the good work and will be better than you were for a long time. take care Chris Cathy

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4735 days ago

WOW! Everyone remarked how great you looked on Easter at Mom\'s house. Maybe you ate too many of Liz\'s dumplings.... just kidding. I will continue to keep ...Read more

WOW! Everyone remarked how great you looked on Easter at Mom\'s house. Maybe you ate too many of Liz\'s dumplings.... just kidding. I will continue to keep you in my prayers. Maggie

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4736 days ago

Glad to here you are doing better. I will start PT Monday after having the Shunt installed in my spinal cord. Jan has an absessed tooth pulled last Monday ...Read more

Glad to here you are doing better. I will start PT Monday after having the Shunt installed in my spinal cord. Jan has an absessed tooth pulled last Monday Your Father-in Law

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4738 days ago

Hi Chris I had some \"afib\" up till about four months after surgery...eventually it went away. The road to recovery is a life long trip, but I can tell ...Read more

Hi Chris I had some \"afib\" up till about four months after surgery...eventually it went away. The road to recovery is a life long trip, but I can tell you know I feel so much better 9 months post-op....I FEEL DIFFERENT...but better.. God Bless John Madonna

Chris Barnes Thanks, John! I always appreciate hearing from someone with experience - even after my surgery. It's ... Read more

Chris Barnes Thanks, John! I always appreciate hearing from someone with experience - even after my surgery. It's as helpful as all the reassurances prior to the surgery. Thanks again.

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4738 days ago

Chris, these bumps on the road do happen. Atrial fib within three months after surgery is very common. Sounds like the medics have come up with a plan to keep ...Read more

Chris, these bumps on the road do happen. Atrial fib within three months after surgery is very common. Sounds like the medics have come up with a plan to keep you going forward. Blessings - Jim Smith

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4738 days ago

Just thinking about you! Hopefully your new meds will do the trick. Take care!

Chris Barnes Tsk, tsk, tsk. Remember to sign your name... otherwise I have no idea who wrote this. :) Thanks!

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4738 days ago

I hear you, I\'ve been there, a week after my surgery I felt like you described minus the afib and ended up in emergency and several more times after that. ...Read more

I hear you, I\'ve been there, a week after my surgery I felt like you described minus the afib and ended up in emergency and several more times after that. Only my tests all showed up good, but I wasn\'t feeling good so they would send me home and a month later I would be in the emergency again, I started paying attention and this usually happened when I walked more or did more on that particular day, still a year after when I take a longer walk I get so tired and I feel my pulse racing and get lightheaded again albeit not as much/bad as before, I haven\'t gotten any answers from my doctors, the telll meI should walk 2 miles, yeah right, if I do I would have to rest for two weeks to recover. Hang in there, take it easy and don\'t rush yourself, listen to your body. Will pray for your recovery. regards, Patricia De Leon.

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4738 days ago

Chris, so sorry to hear that happened to you, praying your new line of meds fix the situation and your recovery continues!! Best of luck, keep us posted. ...Read more

Chris, so sorry to hear that happened to you, praying your new line of meds fix the situation and your recovery continues!! Best of luck, keep us posted. Cindy Pastrano

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4738 days ago

That\'s scary. I hope the new meds work out for you and that you\'re feeling better. Lily Cardlin

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4744 days ago

Good news Chris...glad you are doing well. The tornadoes were just terrible this up in Dallas...glad to hear you are OK. I don\'t know what happens with the ...Read more

Good news Chris...glad you are doing well. The tornadoes were just terrible this up in Dallas...glad to hear you are OK. I don\'t know what happens with the sleeping and OHS!! I still have a time going to sleep...I think for some reason I get myself worked up at bedtime...or think tooo much....but I have the same hard time. Rehab has been great for me...I feel much better and get better everyday. It is a big committment but I think it is well worth the effort. You learn to trust your heart again since you are monitored so closely, The back will get better as time goes on....I even had lots of shoulder issues and they are much, much better now. So good to get your good surgeon report. Keep up the good work! Jamie Todor

Chris Barnes Thanks, Jamie! I always appreciate hearing from someone with experience. I plan to start rehab soon. ... Read more

Chris Barnes Thanks, Jamie! I always appreciate hearing from someone with experience. I plan to start rehab soon.

Chris Barnesgot a new guestbook post

4744 days ago

Great that you and Alice will make it to Aunt Carolyn\'s for Easter lunch..... I\'m making my 3 Layer Delight dessert..... Maggie said you were coming!!!! See ...Read more

Great that you and Alice will make it to Aunt Carolyn\'s for Easter lunch..... I\'m making my 3 Layer Delight dessert..... Maggie said you were coming!!!! See ya Sunday!!! Laura

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4744 days ago

Hi Chris: We were so stunned to hear of your recent heart surgery. Bless you. After reading your post surgical update, it sounds as if your progress is quite ...Read more

Hi Chris: We were so stunned to hear of your recent heart surgery. Bless you. After reading your post surgical update, it sounds as if your progress is quite remarkable, all things considered. Please know that we care and are praying for your continued positive recovery. Take good care of yourself. With our warmest wishes and concerns, Joanne & Charlie Zinger

Chris Barnes Thanks! It's quite a surprise hearing from you. I'm doing OK, all things considered.

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4745 days ago

GREAT! I was gonna eat a couple of extra dumplings just for you. Liz said she hopes they rise like Jesus while she\'s making them. I\'ll e-mail you the menus ...Read more

GREAT! I was gonna eat a couple of extra dumplings just for you. Liz said she hopes they rise like Jesus while she\'s making them. I\'ll e-mail you the menus from all the family members on your private mail. We\'ll reserve Mom\'s chair for you so you will be comfy...See Yah soon, Maggie

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4746 days ago

Chris, I too had to do those breathing exercises when my lung collapsed. I still remember the soapy taste of that spirometer, and that it hurt like crazy for ...Read more

Chris, I too had to do those breathing exercises when my lung collapsed. I still remember the soapy taste of that spirometer, and that it hurt like crazy for the first few days to even breathe much less breathe deeply. But if I didn\'t do my exercises this heavy-set female nurse would come in and make me walk around for 20 minutes which hurt even more. We will miss you and Alice at Easter. We will send food. Maggie

Chris Barnes Maggie, we will probably make it over to Easter lunch.

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4746 days ago

It\'s good to be able to get some updates so we know how your doing. Some of our customers also were concerned so it\'s great that I can read your posts and ...Read more

It\'s good to be able to get some updates so we know how your doing. Some of our customers also were concerned so it\'s great that I can read your posts and let them your doing good. Keep it up. Scott

Chris Barnes Thanks, Scott! Guess you survived the tornados in your area. ;)

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4748 days ago

Chris, You\'re doing great. My sleeping is improving more slowly than I wish, but like you, it\'s gradually getting more comfortable. Keep the ball moving ...Read more

Chris, You\'re doing great. My sleeping is improving more slowly than I wish, but like you, it\'s gradually getting more comfortable. Keep the ball moving forward - Jim Smith

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4748 days ago

Thats great Getting into comfortable sleeping positions is difficult I used to waske up 3-5 times a night and sewating.. It will all get better...JOHN

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4748 days ago

Chris: am really glad you are doing so much better. i know you will be happy to lay flat again but for now hang in there. We miss you at work. Get well and ...Read more

Chris: am really glad you are doing so much better. i know you will be happy to lay flat again but for now hang in there. We miss you at work. Get well and come back soon Cathy