Video #4 of 4 - Some helpful tips for your Home Recovery - An Open Heart Surgery Series
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- Опубліковано 15 жов 2017
- This video will give you some practical and helpful tips for when you go home after your Open Heart Surgery. Everything from showering, to scratching the itches, to helping you sleep, how much exercise to get, even some tips for how to deal with post-op emotions. This video guide, explained from a patient's point of view by an actual surgical patient, can be extremely helpful as you go through your recovery period.
I’m just passing week 7 after my 6 graft bypass surgery! I’m back to work full time and just had my 66th birthday! Doctors and nurses are amazing! I really enjoyed your videos relating how I felt during my time in hospital and recovering!
Nicely done! 👍
I wept by the time you told us about 'heart ambassadors', psychologists and clergy who can help with heart patients in recovery. Not only did I not have any of that after emergency, 90% blockage heart surgery , I had no idea any of that existed. The trauma of emergency 3x CABG, followed by a cerebral hemorrhage and then a pulmonary embolism in December 2020 at the dark height of covid; living slone on top of that, age 74...took its toll, but I found my strength and will... and survived the hell. Restrictions due to covid gave my adult children minimal opportunity to be with or give post-op care due to covid risk, and discovering I had heart disease all in one fell swoop. It's been 31/2 years.... and what I would've given for someone like you at that time. Not processing it all has taken a toll, but I keep at life. I still give thank yous to many doctors, nurses and staff members. I'm grateful for surviving, but a heart ambassador or psychologist was sooo in order.
My husband is finishing his third day out. I wish we had seen your videos before his surgery. Your presentation was terrific and right on point. Thank you.
You're welcome! Hopefully, he will be able to tell someone facing heart surgery about the videos and thereby help someone else in the future. I wish for him a speedy recovery, and may God Bless. Jim
I watched this video and the one before it out of curiosity because a friend of ours had quadruple bypass surgery yesterday (13 June 2023).. Regarding the itching of the incision at the end of the healing process and after that, I have another suggestion for relief as long as it would be permitted !..
I had shingles in 2013 and was given a tip from a nurse who'd had shingles about the fact that the nerves in the surrounding area may itch up to 6 weeks, and it's an itch you can't get to to scratch..
Holding a cold pack as close as possible to the area that itches Kills the itch..
Well, it Worked !
We always keep 3 cold packs in our freezer anyway for rotating when one is needed, and the cold packs work great for Any kind of itching that you can't seem to find relief for, like bug bites, for example, when everything else has failed..
The cold has never failed to "kill" any itch for me.. After about 30 minutes, it usually isn't necessary to continue, and the itch is gone.
I hope this is helpful ! 🙂
Thank you, Suze, for your helpful tip. Anytime we can help each other, then these video's are doing exactly what they were designed to do. I remember that itch, and the top part lasted much longer than the rest. I'm sure others will find your information helpful. Thanks again, and may God Bless! Jim
My wife will be having OHS on 8/30/22 and of all the available videos I watched to prepare for this, yours were the best. Very down to earth and first hand that my wife watched this morning and agrees with me. And she is a nurse !! Thanks for your thoroughness and your willingness to share.
Hello Michael. How is your wife doing? I am about two weeks away from my OHS and I'm scared, but these videos have been the MOST helpful. I wish I could talk to your wife. Woman to woman to be coached by a OHS warrior!! Thanks.
@@mariarutz9842 I just got home yesterday from my aortic valve replacement. These videos were a Godsend. Praying for you! 🙏 What are you most afraid of? I'm 62. Right now I'm sitting on the edge of the bed and can hear my new valve beating steadily. Didn't sleep well, but good enough for the first day home. I've been awake for several hours. It's now 5 AM.
Thank you for this information I really needed it today, I had open heart surgery 4 weeks ago and still can’t find my groove when I sleep, it’s been a nightmare with the coughing like something is stuck in my throat. Thinking about love ones that’s not here. But this video really help me out.
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Thank Sir for the impormation to share to us.My husband last Aug 23,2023 got a open heart surgery and after 15 days at the hospital he have a water on the lungs. We stay at the hospital almost 1 month and 5 days. Now He recovering .God bless
You are welcome! I'm glad he is doing better now. I wish for him a continued and speedy recovery. Good luck, and may God Bless Jim
I’ve watched your videos both before and after my 5 way bypass surgery and I thought that the third one was most important for my family to watch, thank you so much for all of important and benefiting information. I had m surgery five days ago and am eager to get home to start the healing process following my doctors and you’re advice. I’m 79 and am ready to get on with m life.
I have just had cardiac catheterization. Multiple 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 40% and 30% blockages. My doctor is scheduling Quadruple/Quintuple bypass surgery ASAP. I found this series of videos so helpful. I have shared them with my family as well. We all found them to be so thorough. We do best with as much information as possible so thank you!❤
Thanks for this
I had a triple by - pass 3 weeks ago tomorrow.
I feel more at ease now for my next three weeks
I had 3 bypass one year ago..
Doing well, don't be afraid to push yourself a little while walking. If you wear out, simple sit down and rest,, walking 🚶♀️ isn't gonna hurt your bypass..
Being inactive is hardly good for anyone..
Good luck 👍💓
Excellent set of videos , very helpful for me to undertand as my very dear friend went for Aortic Valve Replacement (Open Heart). Now I can suport him in his recovery.
You put me at much greater ease about aortic valve replacement surgery. Best practical, comprehensive video I've seen in the past 2 months of research. Thank you so much. The Holy Spirit is on you!! God bless you all for making and sharing these videos.
Thank you for your kind words. Your research will serve you well as you go through this process. As I say to many patients, Knowledge is Power! I wish for you a successful procedure, a speedy recovery, and may God Bless. Jim
Wishing you well TacoMyrick and let us know how it goes! 👊
@@spar0035 Had surgery Monday morning. It went well but by Tuesday night I felt like I had made a big mistake not going the TAVR route. It's Thursday evening and I'm making rapid progress. Just gotta hang in there. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers.
After heart surgery and getting back home I decided to take a short drive to the local store. I started the car, backed out of the garage and immediately pulled back into the garage. I was totally unsafe and not ready for driving. Take it easy at first even if you think you're up to it, in many cases you are not, at least not yet.
Thank you very much for sharing this ihelpfull video
God bless u
My open heart surgery done on 5th April
I found this tips very useful
Some bookmarks in this incredibly helpful video:
6:06 support stockings 7:30 overdoing it 10:56 sleeping in a recliner 14:32 breathing exercises 15:03 keeping your sanity!
My quadruple bypass was emergent. I also had a carotid endarterectomy the night before my bypass and they kept me intubated and in cardiac care until my bypass the next day. All of my friends said I looked amazing when I came home. I experienced zero pain directly after and long after. My team was amazing. I’ll always be grateful.
Sounds like we may have gotten the same genes. After my CABGX3, I had both of my carotids repaired also - only about 6 weeks later. Just like you, I found my CABGX3 to be uncomfortable but not really painful, I did have some discomfort in my shoulders from the CEA's. And some discomfort from my sternum for a few weeks. I realize that we are all different and that each patient has their own experience as it relates to pain. Having said that, Thank You for sharing your experience and letting others know that heart surgery is manageable, especially if you are supported by a good team of doctors and nurses. I wish for you continued good health and may God Bless! Jim
Dear Jim and the team, you guys are amazing and thanks so much for these series of videos. They are clear, insightful and most importantly empathetic. Wish all of us the best of health!!
Thank you very much for the walk through! Just turned 68. I had a CABG 5 bypass on 9.30.2019. So 3 years. Please make a video specifically about what the first visit with your cardiologist should include. My first visit the doctor told me nothing. I was dumbfounded! To this day I found out things from my online access of my charts of my doctor visits.
Thank You!
I am scheduled to have mitral valve repair surgery July 20th 2023 and I’m so grateful I found these videos to ease my anxiety of what to expect. I will be sharing with my family. ❤
11 months later, how are you doing? I am going for mitral repair this coming Tuesday.
I am scheduled for mitral valve repair this coming Tuesday, June 25th, your videos have been very helpful preparing me for it and keeping me calm. Thanks.
I had three grafts on July 28,2023 at the Cleveland Clinic. Your videos have educated me about the emotional highs and lows. Thank you. I have made a wonderful recovery. I am in rehab now and feeling like my pre blockage self. You have performed a highly needed service for this heart patient. THANKS AGAIN. Sincerely Lana D.
You are very welcome! I am so pleased that the videos helped you, and I'm even happier that you are as you described back to your pre blockage self. Listen to your body as you go through rehab it will let you know what you need. I wish for you a speedy recovery, and may God Bless. Jim
Thank you. I'm back home recovering from open heart surgery. It was and is how you've described it.
Today, September 7th my husband is coming home from open heart surgery. I am so glad I saw this video! To understand what I need to do for my husband! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for a thoughtful and insightful presentation. My 71 year old husband had a triple bypass on February 28th. He was released from the hospital one week ago and we are now monitoring his care at home. Your video was extremely helpful to me as I care for my husband and try to anticipate his needs. Thank you again!
You are very welcome, Carol. I'm glad you found the videos to be helpful. Video 4 has some good tips for his recovery. Remind him to nibble, nibble, nibble if he doesn't want to eat. He needs those calories for healing. I wish for him a speedy recovery, and may God Bless you both. Any questions, just ask. Jim
Very helpful. My relative just had the bypass. Praying for his recovery.
I wish them a speedy recovery, and may God Bless. Jim
Thank you for your videos. I had mitral valve surgery 30 years ago and I’m now looking at a redo. Your videos were a good reminder of what to expect.
Thank you so VERY much for all of your videos. Your presentation is perfect for the task of teaching us all of this in a calming and empathetic manner. I bookmarked them all to watch again and to show my husband.
I'm happy that you found the videos to be helpful and informative. It is a big help when you know what is happening around you and why during your procedure. As I say to many patients, Knowledge is Power! Thank you so much for your kind words. Good luck, and may God Bless. Jim
Thanks Jim there's some really good info, thank you it really helps to have some good info to ease my mind.
This is very resourceful... I am on 8 weeks and doing very well... I've listened to the videos more than once... thank you for your support
I’m so happy to see this much needed information. I will be having surgery in three weeks. This has taken away a lot of fears.
Glad to have found this video series. We, I say we because my better half is just as affected, are three days out from CABGx3 and possible PFO repair. Have very positive outlook as a good friend had this performed 18 months ago and is doing awesome!
Thanks Jim!
You're welcome! Your preparation will serve you well as you go through your upcoming surgery. By knowing what is going on around you and why, it makes the whole process much more tolerable. I wish for you good luck, a successful procedure, a speedy recovery, and may God Bless. Jim
Just finish my Surgery. Thank you very much cos what you say is 99% accurate. And i use them without fear after my surgery. GOD bless you
Thank you. You have given me courage. This video was helpful because I got more from this video than from the hospital and nothing from the two weeks I spent in a nursing home. I had cardiac arterial bypass grafting. I had hiked over 800 miles on the Appalachian Trail and was brought to the hospital with chest cramping below my throat. I was more than 700 miles from my home state and was alone with no family (widower) to help me. I finally got home when a brother came to get me.
Hi, Thank you for sharing your unusual experience. I'm glad that you found the videos to be helpful. I can't imagine going through surgery that far from home with no support. Not to mention that long of a drive home after surgery, that in itself must have been really uncomfortable. I hope your recovery went and is continuing to go well. As a hiker, you are clearly conditioned to do one of the most beneficial exercises a heart surgery patient can do post-op. I wish for you continued good health, and may God Bless. Jim
Thank you, my husband is having open heart surgery next month and I want to get prepared for what’s coming, this video has help me,thank you ❤
@user-fw7mq8rr4x You're welcome! I'm happy you found the videos to be helpful and informative. It is good that you are preparing also. The videos will give you a sense of what he is going to go through, and that will help you as his caregiver post-op. I wish for him a successful procedure, a speedy recovery, and may God Bless. Jim
Thank you, Jim. This was the perfect series of videos to watch before my surgery. Thank you and Rick for doing this.
Your manner of speaking and cslm presence must be so beneficial to patients... I can but imagine!
I love your videos so much, because am preparing for my valves replacement surgery which I was scared off but after watching your video I was so glad I will not dead , but I will be able to take care of my newborn baby ❤❤❤❤❤
First time watching. I will be having surgery in a month - many helpful tips especially taking the pain med at night. Thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing this video and your experience.
You said it right. No one understands what we are going through not unless they themself undergone it.
My husband is having OHS in 2 days. I will be forcing him - gently - to watch these videos. I am trying to get him to watch the waking up from surgery video. This is absolutely priceless information. I know that I would have benefited from these kinds of videos when I went through a hospital stint for my kidney. I was so in the dark about everything and got very little information from staff.
Thank you so much again for taking the time to make these. They are an incredibly valuable source.
You're welcome! You are spot on when you want him to look at #3. Having that information can help to make the waking up process much more tolerable. As I say to many patients, "Knowledge is Power!. I wish for him a successful procedure, a speedy recovery, and may God Bless! Jim
These videos you make are SO GOOD! Thank you for the marvelous information that you have shared! It is so helpful to understand what a open heart surgery patient has to go through to heal! You do a marvelous job of explaining things!
So very informative. My husband is having OHS in 2 days. The unknowns and anticipation are the worst. I’ll be sharing this video with him. Thanks!
You're welcome! Any questions just ask. Good luck and may God Bless. Jim
All 4 videos provided excellent information -- your soft-sided delivery was perfect too. I hope this type of info will be provided to me when I go to Pre-Op appointment in a couple days. Thank you!!
Hi Pam, Thank you for your kind words. You may find that during your pre-op appointment, you will be given procedureal information, and also things like "what to do" and "where to be" type information. You probably won't get much information about the procedure itself. Your surgeon will normally discuss the procedure with you. Some hospitals do have ambassadors that can talk you through it prior to surgery, but they are few and far between. Fortunately, you now have access to the videos, and they will give you the ability to know what is going on around you and why. As I say to many patients, "Knowledge is Power." I would also have whomever is going to be your caregiver post-op watch the videos, it will give them an idea what you will be going through and give them the opportunity to know how to help you post-op. If your hospital doesn't have ambassadors, please feel free to share the videos with them so that we can help others. I wish for you a successful procedure, a speedy recovery, and may God Bless! Jim
Thank you so much!!So helpful,made me feel so much better about my surgery!!
Thanks for all the effort that went into this. Just completed CABG3 and these videos were invaluable! Thanks again!
Jim Davis, don't think i could have found a better spokesperson for these four videos i have just viewed.i am getting ready for Aortic Valve Replacement surgery next month and have been trying to stay as cool as a cucumber on the outside while not so much so on the inside.you, with your calm demeanor and helpful insight have really lessened my stress level. my sincere thanks to you
Fully appreciate those contributed this work.
Thank you so much! This was very helpful. You have such a kind gentle demeanor that makes all of this easier to process.
This series has been a great comfort. Thank you very much.
All 4 of these videos were so helpful to me and I will share them with my family! Keep up the good work, thank you and God bless you!
Thank you so much. My husband is so brave me not so much. He gets operated next Tuesday Kuly 18th in God's name.
Thank you so much! Of all the videos I've watched, this has definitely been one of the best and most informative!
I’m 14 and having ohs and I’m terrified cause this is my first major surgery and thank you for walking me through my future recovery
Hi Jim! Well, I had my open heart surgery with the aortic valve replacement. I got a mechanical valve and I am writing this exactly 1 month since I've had the surgery. Thanks again for all of your videos. I cannot tell you how helpful and just to let you know, that everything that you mentioned in the recovery video was exactly right on target. All your videos helped me be more relaxed about everything, and helped me cope. May you be blessed today!
Hi Beth, Thank you for letting me know how you are doing. Whenever I get messages like yours, it warms my heart and reminds me just why Rick and I made the videos. I'm am so pleased that they were a benefit to you. Now that you are part of the open heart surgery family, please share the videos whenever you can with those facing surgery. I wish for you continued recovery and may God Bless. Jim
Hoping you're well recovered. ❤
I agree with many of the comments saying I wish I had watched your series of videos before I had my open-heart surgery. But of course there wasn’t time. I did not have a heart attack, my blockage was found with a CT scan, but the turnaround was still seven days and it was a hard thing to wrap my head around. Thank you for doing this series of videos. Both of the cardiologists I saw were excellent and the hospitals were too but it would’ve been helpful to have had a video telling me what to expect.
Hi Jim, Excellent videos. I have a heart disease, no surgery yet. So watching your videos is a great help in explaining everything. Hope you are now fully recovered from your surgery.
Cheers, Colin
What a wonderful job mr davis does ! He explains so thoroughly .great job Mr Davis !!❤️
Your videos made me feel so much more comfortable and confident about my recovery - surgery in less than a month away. Thank you!
thank you for the video had my bypass a week ago and going nuts with questions you cleared up a few
These were great videos! I watched them as well as my fiance.I am SO glad I found out all about this surgery
and what it entails.I was prepared and if you're not you will be so afraid when you see all the tubes and iv's. He
was prepared too because I didn't want him to be scared when he woke up from the surgery and think he was dying
or something bad. All the tubes and iv's are all normal!I Also watched the going home video and I knew to put him
in the backseat with the pillow on the way home. He had a mechanical valve and an aortic aneurysm repair.He is doing
great and everyone is amazed by his progress at only 2 weeks! His chest doesn't bother him that much,it's the muscular
pain in his neck (they say is common and normal) that he has some trouble with.It's getting less everyday now that
he is moving more and had some PT. I am so relieved that this is behind us and he is such a trooper and we have the rest
of our lives to look forward to! Thanks so much for all these videos and tips.
Thanks Jim! Next month.. you gave me a good idea to what to expect.
Thank you for this video, my son 32 is going to be having surgery for this, he was just informed that he has a aortic valve regergitation and it's on the cusp of severe, they caught it early he's lucky, but this surgery is in the near future, we are preparing. Your videos have brought some calm to me on what to expect. I'll be sending these to him so maybe he can be informed and may it bring him some ease. ❤
If nothing else get him to watch video #3. I wish for him a successful procedure, a speedy recovery, and may God Bless! Any other questions, just ask. Jim
This is interesting, I feel for people that have this level of discomfort, I went home from hospital after 2 weeks and didn't take any pain medication from that day. I felt great, and walked every day about 1km. We live half way up a hill that has a 8-10 degree slope and from 2-4 weeks I walked about 1km at first working my way up to 4km by the 4 week mark. I would walk slowly using my heart rate as my guide, staying at or below 110bpm initially. By 4 weeks doing 4km on this hill took me about 106 minutes, by 5 weeks about 50 minutes, by 6 weeks about 45 minutes and by 8 weeks it 40 minutes. My heart rate would get up to 130bpm by the end but I never felt puffed. BTW, where I live you aren't allowed to drive until after 3 months and your surgeon saying it's OK.
Through this whole process of surgery and recovery, the only time I felt any pain was when I had a day trip to hospital to have about 0.5l of fluid drained from beneath my left lung. This felt like I had been stabbed in the back and I almost vomited because of the pain. Also I am a side sleeper, but for the first 3 weeks I slept on back and then moved to sleeping on my side. It was never uncomfortable.
I remember talking to a CABG patient when I was in rehab after an earlier stent placement and at 6-8 weeks he was talking about how much he was in pain but for me it was the complete opposite. I find it amazing that there is so much variation in peoples experiences.
I guess the only things left to say are that this is a fantastic program and I wish we had something like it in Australia. It's not that I don't think I received good or compassionate care going through my surgery, in fact the opposite is true, even while COVID was messing up the works I received an excellent standard of care, but this program has the benefit of having one person walk you through the whole process probably resulting in a much more consistent experience.
Thank you so much for this video!! I was very scared before seeing this video. I will be going to have this surgery soon and you made me feel better about having to have it. I will be watching this again before surgery. Thx again ;)
I’m going in for a SAVR in a few weeks and found this information very valuable.
Hi Fred, I am very happy that you found the videos to be helpful. You may want to have whomever is going to be your caregiver when you get home watch them as well. That way, they will have an understanding of what you may need during your recovery. I have had many Aortic Valve Replacement patients say to me, "I didn't know how bad I felt, until now I know how good I feel." I hope post-op that you can count yourself amongst them. I wish for you a successful procedure, a speedy recovery, and may God Bless. Jim
❤Thank you so much! What a wonderful series!❤❤❤❤❤🎉
I watch all four of the videos and feel I gained reassurance and knowledge. Thank you. I would love to see such high quality videos on robotic heart surgery, too. Thank you.
very useful. I sent the link to my family. I will have this surgery soon. I am glad I saw your 4 videos. I live in Quebec and I guess it is about the same advice here. Merci beaucoup Jim
Dear Jim, and Team, Thank you for making this video. I've gone through open heart surgery twice and I am going soon for the Third. I've been anxious too but after finding this video, I am feeling better. Thank you very much.
Excellent practical advice, and superb delivery.
Mr Davies. 2 months ago I had my planned aorta valve replaced, together with 1 coronary arterie bypass as well. I read your videos maybe 1000 times and all happened just as you explained. Thank you for your wonderful info and tips which I found very helpful. Marianne Watts South Africa
Wonderful videos! Your voice is very calming and informative.
Thank you so much! 💜🤗💕
Have to say thank you so much for the video.
I had my open heart surgery 3 weeks ago .
Energy thing you've said on this video I can relate to.
Very made video .amazing heart ambassador, open my eyes to the idea , he'd the same when I first had my operation.
Thank you once again
Phill from UK 👍👍
You're very welcome! I wish you a continued and speedy recovery. Good luck, and may God Bless! Jim
Thank you very much for these videos. I am ten days away from my aortic valve and aortic root replacement surgery. It gives me a lot of comfort knowing how to be as prepared as possible. I am sharing this with my wife and will summarize for my children as they will be on this journey with me. Thank you!!!
Hi Larry, It is a good idea for family members to be as informed as possible about the procedure. It helps them to understand what you will be going through and it helps them to know how to assist you during your recovery. I have said to more than one family the we may be the one on the operating table but the whole family is having the surgery. I wish you good luck, a speedy recovery, and may God Bless. Jim
Thank you for these videos. I have been watching them prior to my bypass surgery which takes place in about 2 weeks, June 15, 2023. I have already had 1 delay because I became ill with a nasty head cold. I'm still recovering. I can't tell how crucial these lessons have been for me. Thank you again.
I like very much the simple ways you put toward, what everything you said are true, you are a Goodman.
I am about to join the triple bypass club 11/28/22
I had a lot of fear and misunderstanding before watching your videos. Thank you for explaining the process and recovery experience. I needed to hear and see it.
Thank you very much. This is 100% perfect advice. I just got home from mine and the whole experience is not like anything you’ve been through.
Thanks, I just have had a triple bypass and a Aortic valve replacement, Monday the 18, and tomorrow Monday the 25th I’ll go home;very informative video.
You are welcome! Remember that each day you will feel a little bit better. Follow the tips in video 4 and have whomever is your caregiver watch the videos also. It helps them to know what you may need. I tell most of my patients, Time is your Friend! Your body knows how to heal, just do what you can to help it along. I wish for you a speedy recovery, and may God Bless. Jim
Thank you so much for these video tips! Very helpful. God bless
Looking forward to my CABGx3 in two weeks. Thanks for the calm tips and insights.
Thank you! Very helpful tips! 🙏🏼🕊
Thank you for making these series of videos. My surgery to replace my Bicuspid Aortic Valve is coming up on September 2nd. I'm still a little in the shocked stage but I am slowly moving into
the preparation stage. I found all four of the videos very interesting and helpful. I don't want to go through this but it is what it is. Hopefully I can remember some of the tips that you mentioned.
Hope you're recovery went well
@@vanessahollenbach85 Thank you. After a couple of delays I finally had it done on September 28th. I joke with my husband that he is now married to a robot! I had a mechanical aortic valve put in and it's taking some time to get used to working around taking warfarin the rest of my life but I'm getting used to it. :)
@@kimenfield195 Its good to hear you're up and about. I felt for you when you said you're still in shock. My partner had a heart attack on our eldest's birthday, 25 April. He's still in hospital awaiting his double bypass. His surgery was already postponed once so we're hoping for next week. Can't wait for him to be home and recover here. Keep well and God bless 💗
@@vanessahollenbach85 I pray it goes well for him. The waiting is truly the hardest part.
Follow up: Went to ER July 6 with surgery next AM (someone got bumped). This video may have helped my wife understand what's going on with me more than anything else. Thank you, David
Thank you for your videos. You taught me some things I didn’t know about. I’ve had multiple surgical procedures, but I’ve never been a CABG patient before. Thank you so much for the tips. I’ll just trust the medical staff now. I don’t need to do too much. 😊
Hi Jim, thank you for a very informative series. my good friend Karen (74) is in icu now after heart surgery yesterday at MT Auburn Hospital in Cambridge Mass. in a matter of two weeks she found out shortness of breath was a huge warning sign. no other symptoms. she had a quadruple bypass and one valve replaced. thank you for all the information.
this was so super comforting and helpful. thank you so much for sharing.
CABG X 3
Guess I picked a dozy for my 1st ever surgery…
But I must say your Wonderful videos have been very helpful
Two weeks into recovery and actually feel ok, not my old self but moving around a good bit.
Once again
Thank You…
I am going in for quadruple bypass next Friday , thank you for calming my nerves a bit.
Thank you for this kind of video you provided. It really helps me a lot to recover from my coronary heart surgery last dec 12, 22.😊
Had Cabg LAD bypass off pump on 7/28/23 , and I feel great , biggest issue is holding back from doing more. Its hard to pace yourself
, but as you said your body will tell you. Very good video ,very in line with what my doctors tell me. thank you.
You're welcome! Remember, Time is your Friend. I wish you a continued speedy recovery, and may God Bless! Jim
Excellent videos, Jim. Thank you very much. I watched these videos not for myself but to help understand what a family member is going through who had valve replacement and a lot of other repairs. It really helps me put into perspective where they are coming from and what kinds of challenges they are facing so I can help support them the best way possible. So you are helping many people who are not patients, as well. It is greatly appreciated.
Hi Michael, Thank you for your kind words. It makes me happy to hear that you found the videos to be beneficial. Especially in the context that you viewed them. I have said on many occasions to families of the patients that I have met with prior to surgery that " the patient may be the one physically on the table having the surgery, but in reality the entire family is also having the surgery". They experience all of the same feelings that the patient is experiencing. Post surgery, they become the patient's support system as they do whatever is necessary to get their family member back to their new normal. I hope your family member's recovery is going well, and I wish for you all good luck, and also may God Bless. Jim
Hi Jim,
Your presentation is invaluable. Every recovering CABG patient MUST be advised to watch. My experience after surgery very closely matches your narration. I would have been better prepared to recover instead of suffering for 10 long months after surgery. Thanks once again. God Bless.
My husband is having his second mitral valve replacement in 15 months after failure. Having a mechanical or this time, video was excellent
This is so helpful. Thank you very much!
Thank you so much I am now more prepared when my husband has his surgery that was the best explanation
You are very welcome! I wish for him a successful procedure, a speedy recovery, and may God Bless! Jim
Dear Jim
Just had my heart valve surgery last week.. this os so helpful
Very helpful and informative. I am glad I saw these before my surgery
I am scheduled in one month to have open heart surgery to remove a tumor on my mitral valve. Thanks to your videos I am much less nervous.
Excellent video, thank you so much!
I appreciate this informative series. I had no preparation for quad bypasses on 11/12. A few days after release, I was readmitted with fluid about the lungs. The right is now ok, the left improving. But I feel I’ve gone backwards in recovery. The pain on lying down is so uncomfortable I have slept in a wing chair with an ottoman. 1/17 I see the pulmonologist again and hope for tremendous improvement by then. My faith and the knowledge God has allowed me more time and opportunities to be with family, friends, and soon back at church (cannot drive yet). Yesterday was Christmas and sad not to have been at the Christmas Eve service. But I am eager for what The Lord God has in store for me, for my husband and family in the new year to come!
Hi Nancy, don't get frustrated for some people it may take several months until they are completely healed. Everyone is different, it took me a few months until I could sleep comfortably in a bed. I slept in a recliner for the first month or so. And don't forget to prop some pillows under your arms, it helps to take the pressure off of your chest muscles and makes you more comfortable. By the way I had the fluid around my lung also. Remember "Time is your Friend ". I'm pretty sure God is OK with you missing services, obviously He has been keeping an eye on you. Keep checking Video #4 there are some good tips in there. Any questions just ask. I wish you a speedy recovery and May God Bless! Jim
Hi Nancy, I hope you can make Christmas service this year ❤🌲
Thank you so much for such a great series of videos. Excellent pointers from beginning to end. It certainly helps to hear it from a patient's perspective.
Good video. I’m 1 month post op and in severe pain Re sternum, Coughing and laughing are the worst. Doc says will get better. Thank god for oxycodone