Jennifer Kepler - Heart Valve Journal

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1555 days ago

Pat Bluemel reacted to this

Day 2 after surgery. Feeling nauseated and sore. Any advice for getting wires and tubes taken out? Is it painful?

Marie Myers If you are getting any narcotic pain meds, the Nausea can be a result of those meds. You can ask for ... Read more

Marie Myers If you are getting any narcotic pain meds, the Nausea can be a result of those meds. You can ask for an anti-nausea med like ondansetron (Zofran), and try to get by with Tylenol for pain. As far as the tubes and pacer wires out, I did not find that to be bad at all. But everyone is different, so, you could ask for a dose of Tylenol prior to the chest tube removals. Taking out the IVs and arterial line don’t hurt. You just have to lie flat for a while after the central line ( usually in your neck) removal. The Body soreness Will improve bit by bit. Hang in there!

Terrie Syvertsen Hello Jennifer. I also experienced the nausea and soreness you speak of. Like Marie Myers suggested I ... Read more

Terrie Syvertsen Hello Jennifer. I also experienced the nausea and soreness you speak of. Like Marie Myers suggested I immediately asked for Extra strength tylenol from the get go and found it gave me immediate relief. Try to be patient as the chest tubes will be removed soon. Marie gave you good advice. The best to you as you enter your recovery and be kind to yourself each and every step of the way.

Rose Madura Yes Zofran definitely helps with nausea. Don't fret over the wires. The good thing is that the remo ... Read more

Rose Madura Yes Zofran definitely helps with nausea. Don't fret over the wires. The good thing is that the removal process is quick.

Darrin Vohs Hi Jennifer, Huge congratulations on completing the surgery. The fact that you are posting after tw ... Read more

Darrin Vohs Hi Jennifer, Huge congratulations on completing the surgery. The fact that you are posting after two days means to me that it went very well. The best thing in the world (IMO) is when you no longer have the chest tubes (blah). Take Tylenol before, take a deep breath and then blow out when they pull out each tube. It is a fast process. The wires and IVs and arterial line are like Marie said... "don't hurt."

Pat Bluemel Zofran did zero for my nausea, ask your nurses for something else if it's not working. Also getting t ... Read more

Pat Bluemel Zofran did zero for my nausea, ask your nurses for something else if it's not working. Also getting to tylenol ASAP helps with it as well, or at least getting painkiller in pill form. Tubes out brings great relief, it takes like 5 minutes. You will feel so much better once they are gone (doesn't hurt, just feels weird).

So glad you posted. Congratulations! True about removal of tubes is quick and for me painless. Rememb ... Read more

So glad you posted. Congratulations! True about removal of tubes is quick and for me painless. Remember.......one thing at a time one day at a time. Take it easy and be patient with your body. Blessings

Jennifer Kepler Thank you everyone, you were right about chest tubes and wires. I’m now on day 3, feeling better wi ... Read more

Jennifer Kepler Thank you everyone, you were right about chest tubes and wires. I’m now on day 3, feeling better with the tubes out but taking one day at a time.

Victoria Baker Chest tube was the worst of all of them, as it relates to healing. (worse than any pain after surger ... Read more

Victoria Baker Chest tube was the worst of all of them, as it relates to healing. (worse than any pain after surgery)

Darrin Vohs Chest tube out ... feels great. That is frequently a precursor to heading home which I found improv ... Read more

Darrin Vohs Chest tube out ... feels great. That is frequently a precursor to heading home which I found improved my rest and sped up the healing process. Congratulations on yet another milestone!

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1559 days ago

Adam Pick reacted to this

My surgery was rescheduled to Wednesday 8/19

Marie Myers 2 more days to relax and treat yourself well...

Darrin Vohs 2 more days of medical leave from work!!!!

Bummer, but it’s been happening to a few of our heart warriors. Just relax and keep your mind occup ... Read more

Bummer, but it’s been happening to a few of our heart warriors. Just relax and keep your mind occupied. God’s timing is always perfect. Will be keeping you in prayer.

Pat Bluemel I know this feeling. The waiting is awful. I told myself someone needed my doctor more than me and i ... Read more

Pat Bluemel I know this feeling. The waiting is awful. I told myself someone needed my doctor more than me and i was happy to wait.

Jennifer Kepler Thx I told myself the same and had 2 nice days to rest. Hoping I’ll be less nervous when I make my ... Read more

Jennifer Kepler Thx I told myself the same and had 2 nice days to rest. Hoping I’ll be less nervous when I make my second morning trip to the hospital!