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Wow-----pretty soon the valvers will rule.

I am 1 month post op for an Aortic valve replacement and double bypass.I too have pretty bad pain under the left breast that i did not notice the first 2 weeks post op.My pain I believe is coming from the exploring they did to fish a vein out for bypass.My whole left breast area is numb and very...

Welcome RAS1151.Yes getting this news at 51 would be a shocker.Hope all goes well for you on Jan 6-2011.We will be looking for you to post again with the results.

Had the same thing happen to me 2 weeks before my angiogram.My arm swelled from the elbow to my shoulder and turned black and blue.They did an emergency echocardiogram on a saturday to ensure no blood clots or deep vein thrombosis and put me on antibiotic right away.It ended up not being a blood...

I am new to the throwdown.Post surgery I weighed 224 pounds.Leaving the hospital I was 214 pounds and have been watching what I eat.No salt on table and this morning i am 208.5 pounds.Now to maintain during christmas.

I had a ST JUDE REGENT put in the aortic position on Nov22/2010.I do not hear the valve click like everyone talks about.I to was interested in the ON-X because of all the hype.My sergeon says the ST jude is just as good .Good luck with your surgery.

Happy 10 MarkU

Sounds good MARKG87.Have not had my follow up yet ---my surgery was 3 days after yours.Hope I get good news also.

Allisoninoz---from the numbers posted 0.5cm for your aortic valve---the news is not good.Most surgeons want to operate when the valve narrows to 0.8cm before any other damage is done.This is not a"should I get it done" but rather a "how soon can I get it done.I read an article in the Windsor...

Cough up an organ???????????????eh

WOW--I am now 3 weeks post op today----think i should tell the Mrs I need help in the shower????????

Hello Jake. Al must be right.I had my Aortic valve replaced and a double bypass on Nov22 which is 3 weeks today.I have been keeping a "vitals record" since I got home.I take temperature,blood pressure and heart rate,weight,INR test results and coumadin dosage.This will be good info on the...

Good for you Davidb .Everything looks better from this side.

I got a 23 St jude Regent installed in the aortic position on nov22/2010 along with a coupke of bypasses for good measure.I have not heard this valve yet.Everyone talks about ticking etc but I have heard nothing.No bleeding either.INR pretty stable at 2.1 or 2.2 on 5 mg coumadin and I eat what i...

Yes Jake,now that you are getting some sleep at nite,you should be taking an afternoon nap (Maybe after a walk) Only has to be 20 min to 1/2 hour but they do refresh you.And at nite just before bed a hot shower will relax you and you are in ga land in mins.

Norma----you sound like a strong woman-----ready for the fight.Hope all goes in your favor.

Jake my friend ,sounds like my story.Pain,can't sleep,agitated and down right ready to ring someones neck.All do to lack of proper sleep.I went to my family doctor with the vitals paper they give you at the hospital upon leaving to give to your doctor .These vitals bring your doc up to speed.As...

Weighed in at the hospital post surgery 224 pounds.weight leaving hospital was 214 pounds.After i got home and had the nasty problem with bowel movement I am now 211 pounds.My goal is 200.

7 is a lucky number Greg---be brave

Norm,wish you were there to do a play by play when i went in.keep us informed.