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Lopaka
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Well, the procedure went well, though I was nervous as hell. My tension apparently caused an irregular heartbeat that would not settle down. So, they knocked me out and zapped me. That steadied it right down and I was awake again as they wheeled me in for the plug.
Certainly felt the tugging and poking in my groin, but no pain. Was not nearly as out of it as I expected, or maybe I was and do not remember much. Whatever, would not know the thing is in there, but I saw it on a freeze frame of an X-ray monitor.
Spent four hours in recovery while the incision and blood pressure were monitored, and then left to come home. Got my marching orders and it is not too bad. Turns out the "no lifting" is for the vein opening to heal, not the heart. Cardiac surgeon said there is not much that could mess up the clamp. Said it sealed up real nice. Diving waits three months if all goes well.
As I had no chest, neck or back pains while recovering, was told it was very unlikely I would get them later. I'll post my experience on the forum Saturation linked, where so many complained of discomfort. As of now, I feel nothing at all different, just a little tender in the groin.
Glad I got it done, but man, was I tense beforehand. Thanks for all the support.
Certainly felt the tugging and poking in my groin, but no pain. Was not nearly as out of it as I expected, or maybe I was and do not remember much. Whatever, would not know the thing is in there, but I saw it on a freeze frame of an X-ray monitor.
Spent four hours in recovery while the incision and blood pressure were monitored, and then left to come home. Got my marching orders and it is not too bad. Turns out the "no lifting" is for the vein opening to heal, not the heart. Cardiac surgeon said there is not much that could mess up the clamp. Said it sealed up real nice. Diving waits three months if all goes well.
As I had no chest, neck or back pains while recovering, was told it was very unlikely I would get them later. I'll post my experience on the forum Saturation linked, where so many complained of discomfort. As of now, I feel nothing at all different, just a little tender in the groin.
Glad I got it done, but man, was I tense beforehand. Thanks for all the support.
Damn, now there is no keeping you out of the water. I know you were feeling some apprehension over this, as we all would, so this moment has to be such a great relief? Smart man that you had this taken care of.
