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Hope you are home now. Hope your recovery is smooth and problem free!

Finally, you so deserve a break!

I am now (4) weeks post op and finally not feeling breathless when picking up my stride when walking. It is a slow process so don't lose hope. I to am getting a little frustrated but the people here on this site keep me calm I should say. Give it time. I can feel myself getting better everyday...

You just have to google drs who do the minimally invasive AVR in Ca an see what comes up. My Dr. (Dr. Glenn Barnhart) does the minimally invasive surgery here in the Seattle area. I thought at first I was a candidate but due to some weird routed arteries it wasn't possible. You might also just...

They did an angiogram on me prior to surgery and discovered I had an artery in a very peculiar area, which made me not a candidate for minimally invasive surgery. It was explained to me that not do they only search to see if you need any stents but get a better look at your heart and the area's...

I slept in a "Lift recliner" I bought before surgery for (3) nights with my sweet husband on the sofa. What a bad idea that purc- Kimhase was for me. It was so uncomfortable. Moved to the sofa and that was better. (My poor husband went to a cot. He is the sweetest to spend all nights with me in...

Canon, I haven't experienced any of what you are experiencing, but I don't think it would have been appropriate for them to do an echo so early after your surgery due to your sternum. They have to apply quite a lot of pressure which could make an impact on your bones healing properly. Hope you...

Genine, so sorry you have to go through all of this again. I am 4 1/2 weeks post op. I have had no problems with my On-x valve and chose the mechanical valve just for the reason you are having to go through all of this again. No problems with Coumadin. I agree with Sood. That is totally a non...

Hmm interesting, I haven't had anything to drink post op yet. The 4th is coming, might have to try a glass of wine then and see what happens.

What a wonderful attitude Amy! Keep on getting better everyday!

Welcome to the other side. Everything you are experiencing sounds normal to me. Glad you are here to tell us about it. Take care.

Sood, I drank a small cup of regular coffee, 3 weeks post surgery, smarty pants me, and my heart rate became erratic and all the way up to 166 the rest of the day I couldn't walk etc. The next day I was fine. I have drank several cokes and been ok with that. So, for me it was the caffeine. Glad...

Jon, I hate to hear of any problems for you. Sometimes life just sucks. We just have to roll with the punches and do the best we can. I will be thinking of you and will pray for easy breathing and quick healing.

Thanks for all your replies. I was taken off of metoprolol cold turkey Tuesday. Nurse said to watch my heart rate and blood pressure. My heart rate would go up to 166 down to 80 in a second. Called the Dr. and off to the ER I go. (Not taking the metoprolol did help with the bronchial spasms...

Thanks AZ Don. Isn't it funny how all of these different medicines affect each of us differently. Thanks for your input. Kim

Good luck Amy. You will do great. I am thinking about you and it is great to be on the other side, even with the few hiccups we all get! Praying for you.

Hi all you experienced people here. I am 25 days post op from my AVR. I have been doing pretty well except now for the last couple of days. I have been on Metoprolol 25mg twice a day since surgery. At first the coughing I had I thought was related to the surgery. Now I have bronchial spasms all...

My husband took FMLA for 6 weeks to take care of me because I had the AVR surgery. His company (in the state of WA) has short term disability so he is getting paid the 6 weeks he is off taking care of me. I think this part might just be a state of WA thing. Call your labor and industries and see...

Sounds like you are well on your way! Keep on keepin on.

Yep, you are doing quite a bit now working and your rehab. Remember to be kind to yourself.