How many of you have had heart valve surgery?

Just went thru it with my father. While I was not the one in the gurney I was with him every step of the way. I asked him this morning explaining I had a buddy about to go thru it what would his advice be. His advice is as follows. First he says go in with a positive attitude, he also explained that frankly having his teeth pulled for dentures was by far more traumatic and painful than his bypass surgery. He said listen intently when Doctors and Surgeons are talking to you, he said it also helps to have someone in room with you as to the Dr it is just another day so they tend to talk fast. We are from Ark. so we talk slow! Hah! Anyway he also said he feels way better now than he did for years prior. He said do what they suggest and tell you to do. Your eating habits will change period. Follow post op directions to the letter, they have it down pat. And here is my favorite, in recovery once you are going to bathroom again be sure and keep your leads (all wires and tubes) untangled and straight, otherwise you are not going to make it to the bathroom in time and will pee on the floor. Hope this helps guy!
And you we can show up with serious medicinal help if you need. Think single malt and pizza! Keep us posted and we will pray like bandits in a dead end canyon!
John