Another (minor-ish) Heart Surgery... WhooHoo!

So, for those that don't know yet, I will be heading back into UWMC for another (minor-ish) heart related procedure on August 1st. They will be doing a Melody Valve Placement and I should only be there a night or two. When they performed my last open-heart surgery on July 28th, 2009, they had left my sternum open with about a 1" gap when they stitched me up to allow more room for my conduit to fully open and work properly. Well, it's still being squished in there despite that and, therefore, needing this to further (hopefully) assist it along!

So that’s what it feels like…

My S-ICD has done its job… And effectively. The shock felt like being kicked in the chest combined with an implosion. Though the medics said I could still go bowling, Adam preferred me to stay home for his peace of mind. I lovingly obliged! Watched ARROW and FAMILY GUY. I have an appointment on Friday with my cardiologist to see how high my heart rate got before the shock was triggered and how many volts it took to set my heart straight. So fun…