Tag Archives: Open heart surgery

More surgery!

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

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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The Beat Goes On

Posted on August 29, 2010 by

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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The Road to Recovery…after the first 5 weeks.

Posted on June 27, 2010 by

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

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

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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Understanding the Significance

Posted on May 21, 2010 by

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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How’d this happen to me?

Posted on May 13, 2010 by

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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