I have introduced myself already but did not know where to post on thread of my post surgical of HOCM. I am three days past. Wow pain and very short of breath. The hardest thing to do is cough to clear the lungs. Best suggestion I can give is your respiratory care helper. Become their best friends. Pain levels are holding around 8 on day three but pain meds are helpful. Do not try to be a hero. Use the pain relievers. As long as I am not in pain, I can slowly walk with a walker and get myself up to potty. Eating is off. Can drink well. bowls a issue. So how did surgery go? Well I am so thankful I did not put it off anymore. I was obstructed more than thought. 80% is scary. Dr.s thought it was 69, Lesson here, the drs do not know what they can know until they put their eyes on the inside of your heart. Valves fixed as well as could be. a slight leak left on the mitral valve. It was necessary in me to get out quickly as the body was stressing. Daily there a good times. Without the drugs to push forward, this would be misery
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