Recent content by Jeff C

Thanks for the advice. I requested a stress test from the cardiac rehab clinic a couple of weeks ago. They said they are reluctant to do them on bentall procedures until after 12 weeks. Hoping I can get one soon

Hey Joe, Thankfully my sternum is pain free now. The surgeon cleared me to go back swimming at 12 weeks and also lifting light weights. No pain when running. I suppose it depends on what your surgeon advises.

Hey @tjay, Thanks for sharing your story. It’s similar to mine in lots of ways. My pre op valve was initially regurg and then added stenosis later. I also had a mechanical bentalls with ascending aorta and ended up with a pericardial effusion. How are you finding your running? I’m 13 weeks...

Hey Jeff, Thats a great pace for marathons! I did one marathon in my teens and finished in 4 hours so was never at the level you were. I have started back running slowly in zone 2 only. I train with a HR belt rather than relying on the wrist sensor on my Garmin. I saw my cardiologist...

Yep, I’ve had an Australian cardiologist for the last 5 years. Haven’t seen him since the surgery but booked in with him on Thursday. Hoping he can help with the warfarin management as the GP practice seem a bit inexperienced. They couldn’t understand why I didn’t have a tissue valve and said “I...

I dont unfortunately. It was about 6 years ago in the Royal. I’ll never forget watching them do a mechanical AVR though 😂. The moment the heart and lungs stopped moving hit me hard. And when they shocked the heart back into rythm after. Amazing what they can do!

Thanks @acki46 , That graph is awesome. Did you make that yourself? I haven't changed warfarin tablets yet but I will be this week as the brand I got in Ireland doesn't exist here and I'm running low. I've been taking TEVA but I will be taking Coumadin here. I've been chatting with...

Hey! They didnt offer this procedure. I know some people are also offered a valve repair but my valve wasn't suitable for this.

This forum was a game changer for me pre-op, so I'd like to give back by sharing my experience. TLDR: I had a mechanical St Jude 8 weeks ago. Bentall Procedure. Recovery is going well but struggling to manage INR consistently. 36 y/o male Born in Ireland, living in Australia Diagnosis In...

No autoimmune issues but that’s interesting. It sounds like pericarditis is more common than I realised

Hey @acki46 , I hope you've recovered from your second pericarditis episode. How are you feeling now? I've spent the last couple of months weighing up valve options and this thread has been a massive help in choosing a valve and easing the anxiety about what's to come. Thank you for this...

Thanks @acki46 , Your post about your surgery has really helped me set expectations. Sounds like you had some unexpected issues but glad to hear you’re feeling good now and not having any issues with warfarin and travel. Work have given me the 2 off to recover and an option of a third at...

Hey @DJ-Rae09 , Thanks for your reply and congrats on your 2 year anniversary! Great to hear you’re feeling stronger than before! I’ll check out Dr Mathur. My cardiologist has referred me to Dr Paul Jansz at St Vincent’s. Supposedly they do heart transplants there so the ICU is well equipped...

Thanks for the detailed reply @pellicle , Apologies for the late response, I thought I’d get a notification if someone replied. The reason I thought the Ross was the right choice is because I was worried about the impact of warfarin on my life. I used to ride motorbikes and surf in remote...

Hey all, Firstly, massive shoutout to all that have contributed to this page. It's been an amazing resource. I hope to join you in helping others navigate this journey after my surgery. I'm a 35 y/o man with a BAV. Severe Aortic regurgitation, Moderate AS. No aneurism, mildly dilated LV and...