Miriam Alejos - Heart Valve Journal

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957 days ago

Hello , just wondering when it comes to cardiac rehab did any of you just do it on your own at home? I'm having a hard time finding one close to me .

Timothy Williams Seems I'm going on my own. I am at week 7 and haven't got the referral to go through. I requested i ... Read more

Timothy Williams Seems I'm going on my own. I am at week 7 and haven't got the referral to go through. I requested it and answered a couple questions, but no progress. I started stretching immediately, increased walking distance and pace, then very light weight lifting w/high reps, stationary bike. Increasing weights. Having no issues, so will likely continue this way on my own.

Ginny Turner My closest rehab option is an hour away, so I'm on my own. This is week 13 for me. Lots of walking (o ... Read more

Ginny Turner My closest rehab option is an hour away, so I'm on my own. This is week 13 for me. Lots of walking (outside and treadmill), arm work with increasing weight and reps, stretching, sit-ups, squats. Will go back to Pilates soon. It's not as precise as a hospital rehab program, but I'm getting stronger and doing well.

Rose Madura I had so many complications after surgery. I was referred to cardiac rehab initially but after all ... Read more

Rose Madura I had so many complications after surgery. I was referred to cardiac rehab initially but after all my ambulance rides and trips to ER the rehab didn't happen. It was about 3 months until I felt I even turned a corner. I just walked a lot - as much as I could. They didn't want my heart rate to go up because that seemed to set me into afib/aflutter which always landed me back in the hospital. Some on this site swear by rehab and others (like me) did their own....

Miriam Alejos Thank you for the responses. I was worried at first but hearing others do it on their own as well he... Read more

Miriam Alejos Thank you for the responses. I was worried at first but hearing others do it on their own as well helps alot.

Miriam Alejosposted a journal

989 days ago

Steve Neal, Rose Madura, Patsy Stewart and 3 others reacted to this

Still in ICU feeling better every day

Timothy Andre Miriam, I'm so happy to see a post from you and that you are doing better each day. Welcome to recov... Read more

Timothy Andre Miriam, I'm so happy to see a post from you and that you are doing better each day. Welcome to recovery!!

Rose Madura Wonderful news! Welcome to recovery. Listen to your body and do what the doctors say....

Sandy Harvey One day at a time. It does get better.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

Susan Lynn Welcome to recovery, Miriam!

Dan Rhoden Awesome news, recovery journey underway, each day will be a little bit better, promise!

Miriam Alejos Thank you all so very much!

Getting through this one day at a time.

Miriam Alejosposted a journal

991 days ago

Andrew Dial, Patsy Stewart, Timothy Andre and 5 others reacted to this

Here we go !

Andrew Dial Ur gonna do great!

Civita Fahey

Patsy Stewart Sending lots of prayers your way, Miriam! It’ll be like a blink of eye when you wake up and be on y ... Read more

Patsy Stewart Sending lots of prayers your way, Miriam! It’ll be like a blink of eye when you wake up and be on your way to the recovery side. You’ve got this! ~xx~❤️

Timothy Andre Sending strength, prayers and good energy

Susan Lynn We'll be here to welcome you to recovery! You can do it, Miriam!!

Rose Madura

Steve Neal You’ve got this and will be on the recovery road soon 🙏

Kimberly Eisenhut 💗

Ginny Turner In our prayers today, Miriam. We're cheering for you!

Robert Young Go Miriam go!

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