Tag Archives: recovery

Back to life…back to reality!

Posted on July 8, 2010 by scvb13

I am now 15 weeks post-op and have been back to work for 2 1/2 weeks. I was very nervous going back to work but after my first day I felt back in the swing of things. I still have … Continue reading →

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The Road to Recovery…after the first 5 weeks.

Posted on June 27, 2010 by scvb13

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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The first week at home

Posted on June 24, 2010 by scvb13

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 →

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Home after a 7-day shift, oops, I mean hospital stay!

Posted on June 15, 2010 by scvb13

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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