Tnx so much. What a great answer

I had aortic valve replacement surgery 3/1/22. I had a bicuspid aortic valve which had developed severe stenosis. I had known since childhood I would eventually need to have open heart surgery to replace the valve. When I found out my symptoms were caused by the aortic valve stenosis I started researching the internet and joined Facebook support groups to learn more about what to expect with the surgery and recovery. I started drinking premier protein drinks and eating healthier foods to boost my immune system and health. There is a whole battery of tests including CT scans, pulmonary function tests, heart catheterization and blood work so I had plenty of time to boost my health and prepare for surgery. I also had people praying for me. As a result I did extremely well in my recovery. The day of surgery I was calm. I went to pre-op to get ready for surgery, medical history, started IV, last minute blood work, wipe down with antimicrobial wipes, meet with surgeon and anesthesiologists. After surgery I woke up in CICU on the ventilator. The nurse said I was doing good and let me know how much time I had to be on the ventilator. The ventilator was actually in sync with my breathing so I didn't have any problems or anxiety with it. She let me know at 10 minutes increments how much longer I had. I was drifting in and out of sleep. I just recently read in my medical records that they had given me something to knock me out before removing the endotracheal tube because of my anxiety diagnosis. (My anxiety is actually triggered by negative criticism by people in authority such as toxic bosses) While knocked out before surgery they inserted a Foley catheter and arterial lines. During surgery they insert chest tubes and hooked up a lot of IVs so when I woke up after I was off the ventilator I was on monitors. My husband came to visit but they only let him stay for about 10 minutes. The ICU nurses were very nice and took good care of me. I was surprised that the Foley catheter didn't hurt. My pain was mainly due to the chest tubes. I. Had pacer wires and Swan catheter in my neck but they didn't bother me. The nurse told me they don't have heart patients walking the day of surgery but do get them up in a chair. At the hospital I had my surgery, the bed actually adjust to the seated position. A couple of nurses helped me to stand holding onto a walker while another nurse adjusted the bed into a seated position. I was groggy so generally slept unless someone was talking to me or doing something to me. The night nurse said they get their cardiac patients up at 4 am. She and another nurse got me up and put the bed back into the bed position. They did have the head of the bed elevated the entire time while I was in ICU. The nurse did put a bipap on me the first 2 nights. The next morning a couple of nurses got me up to walk with a walker. When I got up and started walking I thought "I don't feel like I haian electrolyte imbalance and my legs work. I'm good".