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I survived

and am now safely home, free of the risk of hospital born infections (MRSA).

Of course I'm not out of the woods yet, risks still abound, and I am on a plethora of meditations to help mitigate the effects. But at least I can get back to a somewhat normal routine. (Although Edie will have it a little harder taking care of me.)

I'm also not much interested in sitting in front of a computer blogging, but I wanted to let everyone know I am doing fine.

No one could have ever prepared me for what this operation entailed, and if they tried, I probably wouldn't have believed them. This operation was so much more difficult than I could have ever imagined.

The best way to describe it would simply be to say, you do not want to have to go through this operation, and you definitely don't want to do it a second time.

I will update my progress as I am able.
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Alan said…
I never had any doubts. When do you start cardiac rehab?
11:53 PM
Marc said…
Well I did. :)

As for rehap I'm starting today. They gave me an outline of what I am supposed to do, i.e. cardio, muscle toning exercises etc.

Onsite cardiac physical rehab (with an actual therapist) is done in West LA (not the optimal location for me) 3 times a week for 6 weeks, but they are looking to see if it can be done in Long Beach. I'll get a call next week about that next week.

I'm not sure I really need it. I think I can be just as effective myself.
1:21 AM
Alan said…
I don't think you can really do it yourself. When they have you really exert yourself you'll be monitored. Don't think you can do that at home unless you buy an EKG monitor and learn to read it.
1:24 AM
Marc said…
Well then, hopefully they can arrange some here in long beach, because I'm not about to drive to West LA 3 times a week for 6 weeks.

As it is, I just got back from my first 5 minute walk, and my heart rate didn't increase at all. Was 78 bpm to start with, and 76 when I came back, Felt good!

Obviously I didn't exert myself much.
2:49 AM
Patti Earhart said…
Marc, I am happy to hear that you are home and recovering.
6:19 AM
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