Henry Boehringer - Heart Valve Journal

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3493 days ago

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No more Wafrin, baby aspirin is it. Dr. said I am doing OK and hopefully the MAZE works. He stated that it holds 70 -80 % in cases like mine. That and Dr. ...Read more

No more Wafrin, baby aspirin is it. Dr. said I am doing OK and hopefully the MAZE works. He stated that it holds 70 -80 % in cases like mine. That and Dr. Adams Mitral and Tricuspid repair will do the trick. To all those who are starting out , there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Petey Bello Thanks for the encouraging words, it's nice to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am j ... Read more

Petey Bello Thanks for the encouraging words, it's nice to know there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am just starting out & it helps reading others stories. Glad you are healing and moving in the right direction!

Henry Boehringerposted an update

3508 days ago

Gagged on a pill a week ago. Severe coughing and gagging. Results were pain and discomfort in upper sternum. Think it set me back a month.

Terrie Syvertsen Hello Henry- Whoa the dreaded "Cough". Remember that even months out you need to be ready for the dr ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Hello Henry- Whoa the dreaded "Cough". Remember that even months out you need to be ready for the dreaded cough that comes unannounced and it can still rock you on your heals, can't it?! I had surgery in Aug.(2014) and caught a virus in October- thought I would cough my heart out my still healing incision! Got over that ant my Christmas was spent with another different virus that swept through our town-More coughing like we all had "Kennel" cough!. It was not a pretty sight in our household and I ended up in the ER with a very aggravated chest wall/sternum too. So I think you aren't kidding when you said it might have set you back a bit.
Keep something handy to cover your chest and hold on for dear life, no chuckles here! Continued healing and take those pills slow!

Henry Boehringerposted an update

3516 days ago

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Almost two months out, did some raking and got mr heart rate up to 100+ , It recovered. Exertion tired me out a bit. Nap time.

Lenore Mitchell I know what you mean, Henry. I overdo it more than I should, but then those naps feel so good! Nothin ... Read more

Lenore Mitchell I know what you mean, Henry. I overdo it more than I should, but then those naps feel so good! Nothing like a snuggle with a warm cat on a soft couch.

Eleanor R Take your rest Henry. Exercise is good, but so is the resting afterwards, to allow your body to heal ... Read more

Eleanor R Take your rest Henry. Exercise is good, but so is the resting afterwards, to allow your body to heal. I was not raking or even in the pool at two months, just walking and in cardiac rehab, now it is 9 months later and I'm back to everything and more.

Henry Boehringer Hope I am not over doing it . Thanks

Henry Boehringerposted an update

3520 days ago

Went to the pool again ,three days in a row, dog paddle , jog , and a half assed back stroke make mr feel like a rubber duck. Saturday is two months. Come ...Read more

Went to the pool again ,three days in a row, dog paddle , jog , and a half assed back stroke make mr feel like a rubber duck. Saturday is two months. Come home and conk out for a hour.Yesterday I slept through my daughters softball game.

Tammy Pilcher Sounds pretty good for only two months out, Henry!

Kathleen F. Fantastic motivation, and rest is part of recovery too. Sounds like you are doing great!

Henry Boehringerposted a journal

3523 days ago

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Dr. Adams at Mt Sinai did my repair. So far so good. I am doing my own cardiac rehab by slowly getting into yard work . I'll visit the pool tomorrow. No ...Read more

Dr. Adams at Mt Sinai did my repair. So far so good. I am doing my own cardiac rehab by slowly getting into yard work . I'll visit the pool tomorrow. No crawl will work my legs and dod paddle. I think my swim work outs started last October helped with my recovery. Also dropping 30+ pounds to a svelte 270 has been a plus. Hope to lose more. I'd encourage getting into better shape prior to surgery if you can. So far I think I 've been fortunate especially after viewing my before and after mitral pictures.

Nancy D Glad things are progressing nicely for you!! Continue to take good care!

Wiliam Height Henry I have same images, amazing the before and after, people I show don't believe it.

Henry Boehringerposted an update

3525 days ago

Had my surgery on 2/26, feel good for the most part. How long does it take for the pulse to come down.Still running at 75-80bpm. Been doing moderate walking ...Read more

Had my surgery on 2/26, feel good for the most part. How long does it take for the pulse to come down.Still running at 75-80bpm. Been doing moderate walking . Any suggestions ?

Nancy D I had the post op A-Fib for a short time, not sure if that affects that or not, but my heart rate sta ... Read more

Nancy D I had the post op A-Fib for a short time, not sure if that affects that or not, but my heart rate stayed high like yours is for about 4 months, then it gradually came on down, with regular walking, and after the cardiac rehab sessions.

Elaine Foster I was told at Cardiac Rehab it could take 6 months or more for our hearts to realize they don't have ... Read more

Elaine Foster I was told at Cardiac Rehab it could take 6 months or more for our hearts to realize they don't have to work so hard. I am 4 months out, and my heart rate is beginning to come down.

Meredith Bray I'm a year out. Pre-op I was 55/60 bpm, now I'm a steady 80, even after starting an exercise schedul ... Read more

Meredith Bray I'm a year out. Pre-op I was 55/60 bpm, now I'm a steady 80, even after starting an exercise schedule.

Pat Bluemel I'm 9 weeks out and am a steady 85. I was 95 pre and post op so I too am waiting to see if it goes d ... Read more

Pat Bluemel I'm 9 weeks out and am a steady 85. I was 95 pre and post op so I too am waiting to see if it goes down.

Henry Boehringer Thanks, started doing yard work. Light raking and other stuff . Did not get ay cardiac rehab. Will go ... Read more

Henry Boehringer Thanks, started doing yard work. Light raking and other stuff . Did not get ay cardiac rehab. Will go to pool and dog paddle tomorrow and work my legs.