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539 days ago

This is day 5 now. I finally had my first bowel movement a day and a half ago. That made me feel so much better to get that part done. My stomach had been hurting ...Read more

This is day 5 now. I finally had my first bowel movement a day and a half ago. That made me feel so much better to get that part done. My stomach had been hurting that night.
The last couple days the only issue I'm having is food is not very appealing, and my heart rate is in the 100-110 range. Anybody else have issue with their heart rate being high?
Blood pressure, oxygen, and other things are fairly normal. Since I haven't been eating very well my nutrients have been a little low which they have been replacing with supplements. Energy has been a bit low mainly due to the higher heart rate. I am walking three times a day and using my incentive spirometer. My pulmonary valve was replaced good and my tricuspid valve was repaired fairly well. I feel like I'm very close to being on the right track. They ate discharging me tomorrow even with the heart rate.

Rose Madura Yes, my heart rate was high and when it got too high, I'd go into Afib. It's a real issue for some f... Read more

Rose Madura Yes, my heart rate was high and when it got too high, I'd go into Afib. It's a real issue for some for the first six weeks or so. Just listen to your body and take vitals regularly. My appetite was out of whack for several months. Everything takes time God bless you. Brings back memories. Please keep us updated.

you look great for 5 days out.

Larry Beck The only I could eat for at least a week or more after surgery was salmon. The heart rate can be affe ... Read more

Larry Beck The only I could eat for at least a week or more after surgery was salmon. The heart rate can be affected by whatever your medications you’re taking. Glad to see you are on the road to recovery.

Ana Brusso Sorry about your heart rate. Hopefully it will get better when you are home. I will keep you in praye ... Read more

Ana Brusso Sorry about your heart rate. Hopefully it will get better when you are home. I will keep you in prayer. 🙏❤️

Rita Savelis Typically one is prescribed betablockers after heart surgery to slow the heart rate down and give one ... Read more

Rita Savelis Typically one is prescribed betablockers after heart surgery to slow the heart rate down and give one's heart a break after what it's been through. I can't imagine one's energy being anything but low in the days/weeks following surgery! I was exhausted. It's so very very early for you. Let your body heal. Take care.

Richard Munson Thank goodness, 5 days is a long time. I was similar. Think anesthesia is a factor. As we used to say ... Read more

Richard Munson Thank goodness, 5 days is a long time. I was similar. Think anesthesia is a factor. As we used to say “ nice move, bowels.

Susan Lynn David - You look marvelous! Don't worry about the elevated heart rate - they wouldn't release you ... Read more

Susan Lynn David - You look marvelous! Don't worry about the elevated heart rate - they wouldn't release you if there was the slightest concern. As Rita said, they may prescribe a beta blocker that will bring that number down. As far as eating goes, eat whatever you like - I only craved fruit and ate a ton of it in the hospital.
You'll figure out what works for you over the next week or two. Wishing you a speedy recovery!

Klara Čičić I also had higher heart rate right after surgery, it is completely normal and expected, due to lots o ... Read more

Klara Čičić I also had higher heart rate right after surgery, it is completely normal and expected, due to lots of reasons... With time it will go down, in some sooner, in some later. Loss or changes in appetite are also part of the journey. It will come back soon. Just take one day a t a time and don't rush. It is a huge operation, your heart tissue is doing major healing, your whole body is working very hard right now, keep that in mind, rest... You are doing great! Keep us updated.

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543 days ago

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Day one in the ICU. It's 7:00 in the morning after my surgery. I'm in some decent pain in the chest but mainly when I breathe deep. Thought the tube out after ...Read more

Day one in the ICU. It's 7:00 in the morning after my surgery. I'm in some decent pain in the chest but mainly when I breathe deep. Thought the tube out after about 4 hours of waiting. It came out easy. I've been super groggy. It's hard for me to focus my eyes. For some reason I can't read very easy. I've been sleeping like a log since I woke up. All I want to do is sleep

Kimberly Eisenhut You made it through the hardest part with flying colors!!! Woohoo!!! You look GREAT!Hope the pain ge... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut You made it through the hardest part with flying colors!!! Woohoo!!! You look GREAT!Hope the pain gets better and everything goes smoothly from here on. You are the newest warrior

Marie Myers Welcome to the recovery side!

Timothy Andre Welcome to recovery ❤️‍🩹

Allen Carkner Totally understandable to be groggy day one of recovery. You got this! You've got great color.

Susan Lynn You look fabulous, David! Hope your pain subsides - don't be afraid to ask for meds. Try to get ... Read more

Susan Lynn You look fabulous, David! Hope your pain subsides - don't be afraid to ask for meds. Try to get some rest. You're doing great so far!

Valerie Allen Just rest, that’s what you need. Congrats!

Klara Čičić Congratulations, David! You are doing great. Rest. I hope you have a uneventful recovery

Deena Z You are amazing to be posting this early after surgery! I was barely lucid. Congrats on the succes... Read more

Deena Z You are amazing to be posting this early after surgery! I was barely lucid. Congrats on the success, David. It's over and it only gets easier every day hereon.

Ana Brusso Bless you David, you made it into recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️

Rose Madura Welcome to recovery and you look great for day one.

Thomas Brusstar Great work! Thanks for taking the time to give an update. I found the pain went waaaaay down once ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar Great work! Thanks for taking the time to give an update. I found the pain went waaaaay down once they pulled the drainage tubes from under my rib cage. By 48 hours post surgery I found regular Tylenol adequate for the pain. Get some rest. Sleeping is good!