James Harris you mentioned amiodorone. I took that for about 30 days after my surgery. Can't remember the exact ti ... Read more
James Harris you mentioned amiodorone. I took that for about 30 days after my surgery. Can't remember the exact times but that was some bad stuff for me. I had horrible nightmares from it, plus other things that made sleeping something to avoid rather than embrace. I guess it was all for the better because I didn't develop afib but wow, that was not pleasant.
Hope you will tolerate it better.
Jeff Kirsch Healing is incredible. But so is much of your story. May I ask what the two lower scars are from?
Henry Brouwer Hi James, I was on Amiodorane for 6 days before surgery and then the 4 days post-op in the hospital. ... Read more
Henry Brouwer Hi James, I was on Amiodorane for 6 days before surgery and then the 4 days post-op in the hospital. They took me off this after I was released.
Henry Brouwer Hi Jeff, the lower 2 scars are actually from the 2 x drainage tubes. These tubes were taken out the s ... Read more
Henry Brouwer Hi Jeff, the lower 2 scars are actually from the 2 x drainage tubes. These tubes were taken out the second day. These tubes were actually stitched to my body to avoid them being pulled out, so when they were ready to pull these tubes, they actually had to cut the stitches first (not painful).
Picture taken when I was released from hospital 4 days post-op. A happy day for all especially my son, as this was his first time seeing me after surgery.
Rich Singer Congrats I am ost op day 4 and hope for the same. Continued speedy recovery to you
Henry Brouwer Hi Civita, yes it is a Bruins hat...........I guess he couldn't find his Leafs hat, but trust me he i ... Read more
Henry Brouwer Hi Civita, yes it is a Bruins hat...........I guess he couldn't find his Leafs hat, but trust me he is a Leaf fan thru and thru (was very upset with their OT loss last night). Thx all for all your other kind comments and best thoughts and prayers for both those going into surgery and those in recovery mode.
Larry Ring OHS on Tuesday morning....and out of ICU on Wednesday night? If that's the timeline, it has to be a ... Read more
Larry Ring OHS on Tuesday morning....and out of ICU on Wednesday night? If that's the timeline, it has to be a world record! Good job, Henry...and glad to see the smile on your face.
So, did they end up fixing the enlarged aorta while they were replacing the valve? Did they use a Dacron sheath? Just wondering what they finally did.
Keep up the great recovery!
Terrie Hodges Thanks for posting the pic...it looks like you are doing well...Congratulations on the recovery nowðŸ ... Read more
Terrie Hodges Thanks for posting the pic...it looks like you are doing well...Congratulations on the recovery now😊
Jenny Renaud You look wonderful! Congratulations and best wishes for the future! Aren't those pillows the best!
Henry Brouwer Hi Keith, the enlarged aorta was smaller than measured in echo, so he didn't replace that. Thx all fo ... Read more
Henry Brouwer Hi Keith, the enlarged aorta was smaller than measured in echo, so he didn't replace that. Thx all for the wonderful comments. This community ROCKS!
Douglas Williams Congratulations, good luck with your rehab/recovery.