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Craig Wiseposted a photo

2676 days ago

Paul Jenkins, Laura Dirico, Bob Gillespie and 2 others reacted to this

per Richard King's post below; I activated my Heart Hugger device today. Seems highly useful.

Paul Jenkins Thanks for posting the picture Craig. I'll definitely grab one of these in advance of my October surg ... Read more

Paul Jenkins Thanks for posting the picture Craig. I'll definitely grab one of these in advance of my October surgery. I remember using the cushion after my first open heart procedure - not very effective. I can also wear the hugger when I fly back home post surgery without attracting too much attention.

Rose Madura I'm glad you went with the heart hugger. Mine worked real well for me. Hope everything turns out bett ... Read more

Rose Madura I'm glad you went with the heart hugger. Mine worked real well for me. Hope everything turns out better this time.

Paul Jenkins Craig I just read your journal. Very sorry that you're having such a dreadful healing experience. I h ... Read more

Paul Jenkins Craig I just read your journal. Very sorry that you're having such a dreadful healing experience. I hope that you find some real relief soon. Very best wishes - Paul

Barbra Allen Wish I had something like that. I had the heart which did help. Is this called a cushion,will ask my ... Read more

Barbra Allen Wish I had something like that. I had the heart which did help. Is this called a cushion,will ask my doctors to look into to this instead of the heart pillow

Amy Steele You look like you're doing well, Craig! So was the repair surgery worth the pain and down time? I m ... Read more

Amy Steele You look like you're doing well, Craig! So was the repair surgery worth the pain and down time? I meet with my surgeon later this week to discuss the path forward for me since my pain is getting worse and is restricting activity.

Rita Savelis That sternum hugger looks great. Not sure I want anything hugging my heart, I'll just let that organ ... Read more

Rita Savelis That sternum hugger looks great. Not sure I want anything hugging my heart, I'll just let that organ be, but I could sure enjoy using a sternum hugger even years after OHS...
All the best to you Craig.

Craig Wiseposted a photo

2684 days ago

Sandra Noetzel, Jim Kelly-Evans reacted to this

6 plates. One large on top and bottom; and four small plates in between.

Rita Savelis Wow Craig...What a photo. Thinking about you and hoping you are feeling even a tiny bit better. I rem ... Read more

Rita Savelis Wow Craig...What a photo. Thinking about you and hoping you are feeling even a tiny bit better. I remember the photo of you getting some sun after your first OHS. Seems so long ago. Wishing you some relief from pain and a smoother path forward.. Take care.

Steven A Husted dear lord in heaven above please help Craig with his healing and pain thank you lord amen

Craig Wise

2745 days ago

Morning of release from hospital. Post op day 6. SO HAPPY to leave hospital! Still have IVs to remove, but boy was I ready.

Phyllis Petersen All the best for a quick and uneventful recovery!

Cathleen Weed Yay!!

Charlotte Proulx You look amazing, especially for day six!!

Debby Morgeson Great picture! So glad you're doing well! 😊

Mischel Jean Wishing you a smooth and speedy recovery ! <3

Craig Wise Thank you so much everyone for the well wishes. Blessings, peace, and strength to you all. Craig

Craig Wiseposted a photo

2745 days ago

Phyllis Petersen, Cathleen Weed, Jill Krajnovich and 4 others reacted to this

still in hospital; but tubes removed day before - makes a world of difference.

Cathleen Weed Great photo!

Rita Savelis Might want to keep your scar out of the sun for a few months, or at least this summer.

Although, of ... Read more

Rita Savelis Might want to keep your scar out of the sun for a few months, or at least this summer.

Although, of course the photo is lovely.

Marie Myers Rita is right. The sun can darken fresh scars and bruised areas according to the plastic surgeons I w ... Read more

Marie Myers Rita is right. The sun can darken fresh scars and bruised areas according to the plastic surgeons I work with...

Civita Fahey Yes I was told to put zinc oxide in it anytime I'm anywhere near the sun

Craig Wise Oh. Thank you. I hadn't heard. And oops - I've been outside in sun trying to heal. I was mistaken. ... Read more

Craig Wise Oh. Thank you. I hadn't heard. And oops - I've been outside in sun trying to heal. I was mistaken. I thought it would help. I should stay closer to the knowledge in this community. Thanks to all. Craig