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Lasix (brand name) is usually given as Furosemide ( generic) in tablet form from 20mg to 80mg tablets. What dose are you on? This is a very old diuretic, tried and true. Might want to increase dosage to speed the loss of fluid retention. I went into surgery at 165lbs. and gained around 18lbs of...

Excellent news. Congrats. So, what valve (size & mft) was implanted? Where was your surgery? Looks like full sternotomy. Yeah that water weight gain was surprising for me too. Took about a week to get rid of it. And Metropolol, oh boy. Must be an incentive to put every patient on it. Did not...

I've used Acelis since surgery earlier this year. They are very responsive and seemed to be the least expensive when I called around. I've paid nothing YTD due to my deductible having been met from surgery. But, my insurance changed last month from United Healthcare to Blue Cross Blue Shield. By...

I've had ECG's/EKG's and since my surgeries in 2013 and 2021, noticed they indicated left bundle branch block. When I questioned more than one Cardiologist, they responded either; "it was probably a bad test and technician error", or "it's not a very accurate test and we rely more upon the...

Yes. Get the shot. I had surgery this past February and got the flu shot a few weeks ago. No symptoms or reaction at all.

The day before my 50th birthday, while at work (in a very stressful management position in a Union environment at a small plant site) I started to feel some strange tingling in my left upper chest and left arm. Not really painful but strange and new to me. I have a high pain threshold so hard to...

Very brief summary. More detail in one of my older previous posts. Having had minimally invasive "key hole" mini-sternotomy for ascending aorta repair in 2013 and traditional full sternotomy OHS this past February for aortic valve replacement (On-X), I recommend full traditional. The only...

I'd like to commend you for posting unbiased non-partisan sources with nothing to gain by publishing findings.

Since I'm that "PERSON", I'm very curious to see the "real science" that you found. Please share with the group. I'd also like to know "Who" you believe.

Exactly. I recall hearing it but do not follow the latest. It's just ridiculous that this is even being discussed or debated. Oh well.

Sorry I stand corrected, Florida currently tracking at #7 per capita for deaths & cases.

Well stated. In addition, the Covid vaccine is similar to the Flu vaccine in that it cannot possibly protect against all newer strains. And a very important fact that Sharky7 is missing is that as more people refuse to get vaccinated, it provides Covid the opportunity to mutate which means the...

Interesting. My theory is since Covid affects everyone differently, it also probably results in INR going up in some and going down in others. Covid is very unique. I did not lose taste and smell like others, and don't have the lingering dry cough either. But, I am still more tired than before...

Thx Chuck and others. I totally agree. I was dumbfounded when I was told this information. When I questioned the logic behind this, some of the nurses agreed and others defended them. I just find it perplexing that someone is unwilling to take a thoroughly tested vaccine but yet is ok to take...

The last thread on this topic was over a month ago so I decided to start a new one. I had my last surgery in Feb 2021 (On-X aortic valve) and I was vaccinated with the Moderna vaccine in March & April. I tested positive for Covid last month after returning from a nice vacation in St. Lucia. I...

Funny. Why didn't you take it out of the box? I started using the original gravity boots around 1981. Then got the more current version that you lay on, probably 10 years ago. Great for abdominal conditioning and lower back issues. Now I wonder if this activity somehow contributed to my...

Sorry, I haven't jumped rope in years. It is very aerobic and should be fine. I imagine you'd see a very high HR real quick.. How about inversion exercise? That's hanging upside down from your ankles for those unaware. I was nervous at first re-starting the activity after surgery. It's great...

Agreed. I also do not have much trust in the FDA. Have seen this trend with too much coziness and links between Pharma execs & Congress with the FDA. It has been going on for over 30 years and just getting worse. I do not trust the PROACT Xa trial with Apixaban (Eliquis) either. I declined...

Funny, I used to live in Chester County. Then to the other side of the State in Beaver, now Westmoreland County.

Hey Amy. Sorry to hear. The tell tale sign to me are the mentioned aches, pains, burning, itching symptoms. In my opinion you should be past that stage. To me that sounds like an internal infection. I suggest you keep your appointments and get this resolved quickly. The medical professionals...