Update on joharr73

[Joharr73]

Hello folks!  Thanks for everyone thoughts & prayers on the other thread.  Now I'd like to let you all know how it went.

Surgery lasted over 8 hours; they tried twice to repair my valve, however neither attempt worked.  We went with an artificial valve & know it sounds like the doctor left a clock in my chest.  LOL  ;D

Stayed in ICU for 3 nights & then in a regular room for 4 more nights.  I really don't think I could have made it another day in the hospital, those beds & chairs are horrible.  Have to admit though, the nursing staff at Memorial was awesome.

I'll probably be stuck here at home for another 4 to 6 weeks.  I do go outside and walk everyday on the street, not moving too fast or too far yet.

[Chs96]

Glad to hear surgery went well and I hope you have a speddy recovery

[Mr. Buddy Garrity]

Take it easy man.

[BRONX ROX]

Dont watch da Texans game tomorrow...Might hinder your recovery  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[WOSgrad]

John, glad to hear that everything went great, buddy!  Take it easy and don't have too much stress.

[bigred360]

Glad to hear you are back on your feet after a major surgery like that. God bless and may your recovery continue on the fast track.

[mfd814]

Welcome back John....good to "see" you here.

[Riding Solo]

Don't know you but glad everything worked out OK. Now it is your turn to take better care of yourself. This is serious man. Don't know how old you are but your kids or grandkids want you to hang around for a while. Just sayin.

[Joharr73]

[quote name="Riding Solo" post="1131933" timestamp="1322354168"]
Don't know you but glad everything worked out OK. Now it is your turn to take better care of yourself. This is serious man. Don't know how old you are but your kids or grandkids want you to hang around for a while. Just sayin.
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I will & thanks, weird thing is that my problem was genetic and not something like diet, high stress or high blood pressure.  My Artiries were perfectly clear, just a bad valve.  Surgeon said I had 80% regurgitation and probably 2 to 4 months before I had irreversable heart failure.

Oh and I'm 38! 

[Riding Solo]

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[quote author=Riding Solo link=topic=92273.msg1131933#msg1131933 date=1322354168]
Don't know you but glad everything worked out OK. Now it is your turn to take better care of yourself. This is serious man. Don't know how old you are but your kids or grandkids want you to hang around for a while. Just sayin.
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I will & thanks, weird thing is that my problem was genetic and not something like diet, high stress or high blood pressure.  My Artiries were perfectly clear, just a bad valve.  Surgeon said I had 80% regurgitation and probably 2 to 4 months before I had irreversable heart failure.

Oh and I'm 38!
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Glad they caught it in time. You are young and have your whole life infront of you. I am actually the one that has not taken care of myself. I am 49 do have high blood pressure and don't eat right. I love my rice and gravey. Your story has opened my eye's.

[WeedBegone]

Just read the update and realized I work with you DAD.  He's been giving us updates also.  Folks have really been praying for you.  Good luck on all of your recovery. 

[liltex]

That's great news,may you continue to recieve blessings of healing ;)

[Guest ECBucFan]

Get well soon! Keep us updated as you progress!  :)

[bulldogfan22]

praying for you man!

[24 over par]

glad to here things went well hope you are up and about real soon

[wo-76]

glad all went well. I had valve replacement also. When the doctors say no lifting it means no lifting.You always hear ticking.Did they put you on coumadin?                                      i

[bigd92]

Take it very easy man; praying you have a speedy recovery.