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More surgery!
Hello everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve updated this blog, almost 6 months to be precise! Why? Because I’ve been out livin life! I’m now almost 18 months post-CABG and feel fantastic. After some med adjustments we seem to … Continue reading
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Tagged CABG, family, friends, Open heart surgery, tonsillectomy
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The Beat Goes On
Hello all, Well, it’s now been 5 1/2 months since my open heart surgery on March 25, 2010. I’ve been back to work for over 2 months and am feeling good overall. The first month back to work was rough … Continue reading
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Tagged angina, dog, exercise, Open heart surgery, puppy, school
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The Road to Recovery…after the first 5 weeks.
Experiencing a repeat angio was a terrifying experience weeks after surgery. As an ICU nurse, I am well aware that complications can occur, even after having surgery. There are no guarantees that everything will be all right, but the repeat … Continue reading
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Tagged angiogram, cardiac, Open heart surgery, recovery, stress echo, stress test
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The first week at home
Well, it seems the worst of my recovery is over when I get home. It’s exciting to be able to shower and move around without being connected to a cardiac monitor and sat monitor 24/7. That being said, there are … Continue reading
Home after a 7-day shift, oops, I mean hospital stay!
Post-op Day 6, Wednesday, March 31, 2010 I just spent my 7th night in the ICU and I’m done with it…I now know why patients sometimes get kooky and/or delirious in this setting. The constant barrage of noise has gotten … Continue reading
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Tagged echocardiogram, Open heart surgery, postoperative, recovery
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Understanding the Significance
Hello everyone…in my first blog entry I shared the events of that day 8+ weeks ago that would change my life forever…or, more importantly, give me clarity to be thankful that I still have a life! To understand the significance … Continue reading
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Tagged athletic, challenges, heart, Open heart surgery, surgery, volleyball
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How’d this happen to me?
Hello, I’m writing this blog to share my experiences of the last couple of months. During this time, my life has drastically changed as I’ve undergone emergency open heart surgery in the unit where I work. Never in a million … Continue reading
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