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Very common, I had nightmares the first few months. Things get better and easier as you recover and you'll be sleeping like a baby before you know it. Hang in there... when having nightmares or can't sleep, I would get up and go for a walk.

Curious if anyone vapes. Have quit smoking and have started to vape on occasion here n there. -------------------------------------- Aneurysm of aortic root & ascending aorta. Bentall procedure, mechanical valve 27mm carbomedics. Replacement of aortic root + ascending aorta and aortic...

Glad to hear all went well :)

So, finally we saw my surgeon today after his CT and Eco. Turns out he's at 47-48mm. Heart functioning fine, valve seems to be ok with a very tiny leak. Ordered another eco 6 months from now and consider options around then.

Thanks Pellicle and yes many unknowns from my past. As for INR home testing-No. I generally go every 12-14 days at a near by clinic and have the results posted online same day(life labs, Canada) As for knowing the effect of my INR or BP, I simply don't, I'm only going of the research of...

To be honest and as crazy as it sounds, I haven't the slightest idea. My surgery was late Jan, I hadn't seen a doctor up u till that day for about 10-15 yrs prior to surgery.

No foods with sugar or salt.

Hi Pellicle, my question basically is- how can I further lower my BP. Aside from daily exercise and diet, it seems as if most natural remedies somehow clash with Warfarin. Ex garlic pills, Cayenne pepper. As mentioned, I am very fit and active and eat healthy yet stuck in this 145/90 range. I...

Can't seem to get my Bloor Pressure under control. Currently at about 145-90 I'm 5 months post op-Bental procedure Currently on Bisoprolol and Ramiril. In addition a baby aspirin a day with my Warfarin I eat very healthy, salads, fruits etc and excerising daily, walking and biking 5-10 km/day...

If your not feeling pain I really wouldn't stress over it. If something were wrong you would definitely be feeling it. Mention this to your surgeon on Wednesday for sure though

Thanks for all the replies, I'll definitely to ask my surgeon and cardiologist next appointment and will update.

Hi, curious if anyone else is experiencing this as well. I'm approaching 4 months at month end. I have the incision down middle and smaller incision on top right side of my chest. Feels and looks like my upper middle right side is somewhat indented. When placing my hand there I feel a lump and...

Thank Pellicle and great point!!! All thee best nyway, my POINT is this: not only is there life after surgery, its can even be a better one

Thanks AZ Don, appreciate the feedback He has a doc appointment this coming week, hopefully he'll get him under some beta blockers and blood pressure pills for now and hopefully will get a cardiologist appointment very soon

Thanks AZ, I'm fairly a noob to all this. So essentially he may not need and there is a possibility of him not needing a mechanical valve correct?

Appreciate the reply. The dimensions appear to have been a big concern during the test. Waiting for a cardiologist appointment to go in to details... Thanks again

Nice and great to hear. You sound great!

Great to hear and another encouraging post to all All the best to you

Thanks, he was diagnosed with a bicuspid valve however they said his aorta (main I think) was at 47mm and some concern. He's waiting for his family doc to refer him to a cadioligist for now to explain him the results. ---------------------------------------- Jan 2016 Aneurysm of aortic root &...

My kids as well as my nephews were all checked. Only my brother who has this as well and is terrified after what I've been through.