Michele Miller - Heart Valve Journal

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371 days ago

Rose Madura, Grace Mason reacted to this

Started cardiac rehab today. Felt really good to move and to be monitored so everything is good for my heart

Jeff Williams I'm scheduled to graduate rehab next week. I couldn't agree more with you. The feeling of having 3 ... Read more

Jeff Williams I'm scheduled to graduate rehab next week. I couldn't agree more with you. The feeling of having 3 months of monitored exercise is such a great piece of mind.

Grace Mason Great to hear Michele! Enjoy your rehab time.
Rehab has been really great for me(#15 today). Seei ... Read more

Grace Mason Great to hear Michele! Enjoy your rehab time.
Rehab has been really great for me(#15 today). Seeing your progress week to week as you increase your levels, while having peace of mind you are being safe, is a good feeling. Meeting other heart patients and sharing stories is cool, too.

Michele Millerposted a journal

391 days ago

Recovery was going very well but on 11/16 I could feel my heart beating stronger and slower and the blood pressure monitor said I was in AFib. I've been more ...Read more

Recovery was going very well but on 11/16 I could feel my heart beating stronger and slower and the blood pressure monitor said I was in AFib. I've been more tired and short of breath when walking upstairs in my house. Have a call into my cardiologist - hope this gets resolved soon.

John Brewer Bummer! Sending the very best of all best wishes to you.

Jill Porter Many struggle with Afib after surgery. Hopefully they can resolve it soon. There are meds for it but ... Read more

Jill Porter Many struggle with Afib after surgery. Hopefully they can resolve it soon. There are meds for it but it could just be that you need more time.

Rose Madura Michele, Afib is the pits! I struggled with it for about six weeks. Glad you have a call into the c ... Read more

Rose Madura Michele, Afib is the pits! I struggled with it for about six weeks. Glad you have a call into the cardiologist. Please keep us posted.

Grace Mason I hope your AFib is resolved soon Michele. It is not uncommon just after surgery and hopefully it wil ... Read more

Grace Mason I hope your AFib is resolved soon Michele. It is not uncommon just after surgery and hopefully it will resolve. Keep us posted on what your doc recommends.

Michele Millerposted a journal

409 days ago

Sean Adkins, Susan Lynn, christine blackway reacted to this

Surgery went well on 10/25 and I got to go home on Sunday 10/29 after the hemi sternotomy and Edwards Inspiris Resilia aortic valve. The day after surgery was ...Read more

Surgery went well on 10/25 and I got to go home on Sunday 10/29 after the hemi sternotomy and Edwards Inspiris Resilia aortic valve. The day after surgery was the toughest - each day got a little easier. Having the catheter, the neck line, and then the chest tube removed helped.

My appetite was poor but is getting better each day. It's hard to find a good position for sleep. I'm still using tylenol for incision site and shoulder/back pain and sometimes a stronger med for sleep at night.

I highly recommend the team at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago.

stay strong it gets better each day I know has been tough but each day gets a little better have a gr ... Read more

stay strong it gets better each day I know has been tough but each day gets a little better have a great recovery

Marie-Ange Jacques I am in my 8 wks of the surgery now ,I still have the chest and back pain but it's mild now. With ea ... Read more

Marie-Ange Jacques I am in my 8 wks of the surgery now ,I still have the chest and back pain but it's mild now. With each day that goes by ,you will get stronger 💖 I take vitamins for the poor appetite and it helps a lot.

Valerie Allen So good to hear from you Michele. Congratulations on a successful surgery!

DeWayne Adamson Impressive recovery!

J Alexander Lassally Impressed with your rapid discharge. Definitely dreading that first 48 hours here!

Rose Madura Wonderful news! Take one day at a time. Sleep and appetite will improve. Welcome to recovery.

Susan Lynn Yay!! You did it! Welcome to recovery, Michele! Every day can be a little different in the first ... Read more

Susan Lynn Yay!! You did it! Welcome to recovery, Michele! Every day can be a little different in the first few weeks. Just be sure not to overdo it on the days you have alot of energy. Slow and steady wins the recovery race! Wishing you all the best!

Grace Mason Congrats Michele and welcome home ❤️‍🩹. All the best to you in your recovery. Each week brin ... Read more

Grace Mason Congrats Michele and welcome home ❤️‍🩹. All the best to you in your recovery. Each week brings more relief of those initial aches and pains. Heat packs and icy hot helped my shoulders and neck. An easy heat pack- a bag of rice tied up in a long sock, put in microwave for a couple minutes to heat it up 👍

Michele Millerposted a journal

418 days ago

Kimberly Eisenhut, Jill Porter, Valerie Allen reacted to this

Stopped lisinopril as instructed. Started the mupirocin in the nose twice daily. I was not given anything to clean my skin so soap and water will have to do. ...Read more

Stopped lisinopril as instructed. Started the mupirocin in the nose twice daily. I was not given anything to clean my skin so soap and water will have to do. I am trying to eat and sleep well, eating more protein, drinking plenty of water. Sleep is an ongoing problem. I'm a champ at falling asleep, not so good at staying asleep.

Soaking up all the sunshine and fresh air I can, walking my dogs, enjoying the US midwest fall colors.

Rose Madura Sounds like you are preparing well for your upcoming surgery this week. You are having it done at a g ... Read more

Rose Madura Sounds like you are preparing well for your upcoming surgery this week. You are having it done at a good hospital. Godspeed.

Kimberly Eisenhut Michele,

Sending prayers your way.
I have not had surgery as yet, still in wait and watch mode for... Read more

Kimberly Eisenhut Michele,

Sending prayers your way.
I have not had surgery as yet, still in wait and watch mode for my tricuspid regurgitation and aortic anuerysm, but I go to Northwestern in Chicago also for my cardiac testing and care. You are in good hands and I am sure will do wonderfully and get great results! Keep us posted and stay positive :)

Ana Brusso Will be praying for you for your surgery to go well. God bless you

Grace Mason You are doing good things in prep, Michele. I was told dial antibacterial soap was what I should use. ... Read more

Grace Mason You are doing good things in prep, Michele. I was told dial antibacterial soap was what I should use. Then the day before at pre-op I was given another cleansing towel to also use and I am pretty sure they soaked me in Betadine before my actual surgery. I wore white socks after surgery and the soles of my feet turned the socks orange 🧡🙂