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"Then was tried on a seizure medication. Started low dose and worked up to theraputic dose with no ill effects and have been on same dose now for six months. This is the first thing that seems to have a big effect. In six months I have had five ocular migraines. The month before I had seven...

Congratulations! I remember following your story as I had my surgery just days after you at Heart Hospital on 8/26/20. I'm so happy to hear you're doing well. Thanks again for sharing your story.

I had my surgery last August and for me the mental part has been the toughest. Meditation has helped me greatly but it is a work in progress, or, as they say, a practice. I think the words that keep coming to my mind is that I’m constantly thinking that something’s wrong. I attribute this to...

My worst pain wasn’t my sternum but my right shoulder/upper back. I slowly weaned off of the NSAIDS and added those Salon Pas patches at night which helped along with having my husband use a massage roller ball on the area each night. The turning point for me on this pain was when I was allowed...

That sounds like excellent timing! Being vaccinated has really given me peace of mind. Best wishes for an uneventful recovery! Keep us posted.

This seems to make sense since the second *** often elicits a bit of a reaction that I would think wouldn’t be great in immediate recovery.

Why yes there was, but probably not in the way you’re thinking. I was scheduled for surgery in July and tested Covid positive the day before the surgery. Thankfully I was asymptomatic but had to test negative twice before they’d reschedule the surgery. I suspect my surgeon wasn’t quite sure...

Agreed. BAD oil is a killer for the heart. Oils like canola, etc. are bad for you. Olive oil, coconut oil, etc. are fine. Also sugar is horrible for the heart a well. The updated saying is, don't blame the butter for what the bread did!

Having been through all of this, your theory seems plausible. Fortunately it’s not debilitating and I’m sure it will improve with time, as my brain continues to experience my good and durable health. I certainly don’t take it for granted and am grateful every day!

Just wanted to give an update that today marks 6 months since my aortic valve and aneurysm surgery last August. I happened to see my cardiologist this week and she said my recovery was amazing, in the top 1%. This surprised me and I'm so grateful. Since I was asymptomatic, I've really felt no...

Interesting that the company has reported reduced sales due to covid. Never thought of that. As someone who gratefully received one of these valves, mid-Pandemic, last August, I consider this welcome news. Thanks for sharing.

Congratulations! I remember following your recovery. I finally had my surgery in August. You helped me through some of my pre-surgery anxiety. Thank you for sharing your story, John.

In December 2018 I got my surprise diagnosis for BAV and an aortic aneurism. I am now 59 years old. I was in severe stenosis with zero symptoms. Just like you, the diagnosis knocked the wind out of my sails and made for a very anxiety-ridden holiday season. Because I had no symptoms I chose to...

If you go the route of the injectable therapy, please share your results with us. Thanks for sharing the info from your neurologist.

What happy news! I'm now just under 4 months past surgery and also no problems. Aren't we fortunate! Especially glad to hear your news since I know it was part of a pilot program. So impressive! I wish you a happy new year!

Just curious if you recall how far past surgery was it where they switched from several times a week down to say every 10 days that you're experiencing now. I'm currently almost 4 months past surgery and they seem to be settling on about once a week. Doing my best to just learn to live with...

So interesting that yours are related to movement and not diet or barometric pressure etc. Never thought to observe that element. I now have a new round of experiments to try on myself. Thanks for the explanation.

Excellent insight. I'm sure it's buried somewhere in this long thread, but may I ask what works for your re ocular migraines? (assuming that's the sort of migraine you get)

That's a great question. I started my cardio rehab in September and while my insurance would keep paying for sessions until the end of the year, I made the choice after Thanksgiving (and about 20 sessions) to stop due to the risk/reward ratio of covid. I'm in Texas. I already work out every day...

Interesting take from your neurologist. How then to explain those of us who had them both before and after surgery? I've also heard theories of hormonal changes and barometric pressure changes. Endless theories and yet nothing clear.