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2012 days ago

Tracy Fallu, Susan Lynn, Adam Collins and 5 others reacted to this

Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2019. 7 weeks and 3 days post op!!

Susan Lynn Amazing!! ❤

Rose Madura Way to go!

Lorraine Mobley 7 weeks post op? What an inspiring story!

Susan Richardsposted a photo

2031 days ago

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Refer to my previous post. Is the redness at the top of scar normal??

Thomas Brusstar That looks great to me. The top of my scar got really red and swollen all of a sudden after 1 week, ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar That looks great to me. The top of my scar got really red and swollen all of a sudden after 1 week, and remained kind of bumpy up there for a long time. It eventually flattened out after months. I wouldn't worry about that.

Ann Crone Mine is red at the top as well, more red than yours. My surgeon's nurse told me that when the sternu ... Read more

Ann Crone Mine is red at the top as well, more red than yours. My surgeon's nurse told me that when the sternum is wired back together that the top portion tends to protrude for a little while, but it will go away with time.

Erik Jensen Same here.

Lena Afanaseva Normal! No worries!

Valerie Herndon-Vitarella Exactly how mine was. The redness and slightly raised area eventually goes away.

Joy Vera The top is the last part to blend in. I believe that's because there's more pulling that happens on ... Read more

Joy Vera The top is the last part to blend in. I believe that's because there's more pulling that happens on this part of the scar.

Steve Farthing Your surgery was late July! Great healing so soon.

Susan Richards Thanks for the reassurance everyone! The top part is still pretty sore too. Did any of you experienc ... Read more

Susan Richards Thanks for the reassurance everyone! The top part is still pretty sore too. Did any of you experience that too?

Joy Vera Yes. My surgery was 5/3 & I still have some sensitivity at the top of the scar. It should get bette ... Read more

Joy Vera Yes. My surgery was 5/3 & I still have some sensitivity at the top of the scar. It should get better, at least it did in 2010 with my first OHS.

Lilly Black The redness went away over the years for me. Sometimes I wear make up to make it less noticeable beca ... Read more

Lilly Black The redness went away over the years for me. Sometimes I wear make up to make it less noticeable because I have some broken veins around the top of the scar. Still looks good, Susan! you are healing well!

Susan Richardsposted a photo

2045 days ago

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I’m just 2 days away from 3 weeks post op and just started back to working a little (I work from home). See that little line on my chest? That’s not cleavage. ...Read more

I’m just 2 days away from 3 weeks post op and just started back to working a little (I work from home). See that little line on my chest? That’s not cleavage. That’s my scar. My daughter says it gives me “Street Cred”.

Frank DeGrazia Looking great at just shy of 3 weeks Susan. Right around the corner of starting to count months inste ... Read more

Frank DeGrazia Looking great at just shy of 3 weeks Susan. Right around the corner of starting to count months instead of weeks

Bradley Dunn AWESOME!

Susan Lynn Looking fabulous, Susan! Continued success!

Lena Afanaseva Looking good!

Susan Richardsposted a photo

2059 days ago

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Homeward Bound!

Jeff Baker Congrats!

tim miller Congratulations!,

Susan Lynn Fantastic!

Erik Jensen You did it! I bet you’re so ready.

Rob Scilingo Congrats

Adam Collins Congratulations!

Tracy Fallu Enjoy the comfort of your own home surrounded by those who love you.

Joy Vera Ahhhh...home! Enjoy.

Joey Hardee Awesome!! So happy, Susan! Now time to heal. Keep us updated! :-))

Mike Roskowinski Awesome to see you going home. It is the best feeling

winston may Great feeling to go home!!

Nicole DuPont Enjoy being home. You’ve accomplished so much in the past few days!

Rose Madura Yay! Glad you are home!

Susan Richards Those of you recently post op, like me; what are some of your biggest complaints? I feel like my he ... Read more

Susan Richards Those of you recently post op, like me; what are some of your biggest complaints? I feel like my heart is pounding very hard sometimes. I wonder if anyone else has this. Also, just getting up and walking around makes me feel winded. I’m 6 days post op.

Rose Madura Hi Susan, I'd call your cardiologist to discuss. I was very symptomatic and had the winded feeling s ... Read more

Rose Madura Hi Susan, I'd call your cardiologist to discuss. I was very symptomatic and had the winded feeling shortly after I arrived home. I ended up with excess fluid around the heart. I'm not saying you have that but don't ignore anything that seems odd. When you walked around at the hospital did you feel winded? If not, I'd definitely recommend discussing it with your cardiologist. Regarding the pounding, that's pretty common. At least it seems so. I think we just notice it because it is beating more strongly than before.

Mike Roskowinski Susan the heart pounding is very common. I am 3 months and I still notice it. Carlos in here said he ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski Susan the heart pounding is very common. I am 3 months and I still notice it. Carlos in here said he asked his surgeon and a doctor and said it is also common because we have a new valve and we were used to just that little part of the old valve.

Susan Richards Thanks for the input everybody. Each day gets a little bit easier!

Susan Richardsposted a photo

2063 days ago

Rose Madura, Susan Lynn, Steve Farthing and 7 others reacted to this

Susan Lynn Looking fabulous! No one would believe you just had surgery!

Kathy Blank You look amazing! Love the beautiful smile!

Steve Farthing 👍

Adam Pick Go Susan!

Susan Richardsposted a photo

2065 days ago

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Susan Richards

2066 days ago

“Enjoying the view” while waiting...

Susan Richardsposted a photo

2066 days ago

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Waiting on the surgeon for my pre- surgery appt. note the fake smile.

Marie Myers Still a pretty smile....

Tim Saint Wishing you all the best for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery Susan. All the best.

Jeff Baker Hi Susan, you will do great!

Erik Jensen You've got this Susan! Hang in there!

Nicole DuPont Susan, I can’t wait to compare recovery stories with you next week. You will be fine, and we will d ... Read more

Nicole DuPont Susan, I can’t wait to compare recovery stories with you next week. You will be fine, and we will do great!

Joy Vera Best wishes, Susan. You'll be in recovery soon & I look forward to hearing about that. Take care. ... Read more

Joy Vera Best wishes, Susan. You'll be in recovery soon & I look forward to hearing about that. Take care.

Susan Richards Thank you everyone! I'm especially thinking of those of you having surgery this week, as I am. I kn ... Read more

Susan Richards Thank you everyone! I'm especially thinking of those of you having surgery this week, as I am. I know that you're all out there having the same feelings I am this week. I've got your names and dates of surgeries written down on a piece of paper so while I'm in the hospital I can pray for each of you and check on your progress. Thinking of Adam Collins right now who is in surgery as we speak!

Susan Lynn Beautiful smile and you'll have an even bigger one when surgery is behind you! You've got this, Susa ... Read more

Susan Lynn Beautiful smile and you'll have an even bigger one when surgery is behind you! You've got this, Susan!

Mike Roskowinski Keep that smile going all the way through cause that is what is going to help you! Trust us out here ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski Keep that smile going all the way through cause that is what is going to help you! Trust us out here the wait is worse than the recovery

Susan Richardsposted a photo

2066 days ago

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“Enjoying” the view while waiting.

Rose Madura It looks like you are in the same room as I was! I'm confident that Dr. Pavlina set you at ease. You ... Read more

Rose Madura It looks like you are in the same room as I was! I'm confident that Dr. Pavlina set you at ease. You are in good hands! Praying for you this week.