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Good luck for your surgery tomorrow, looking forward to hearing how easy and smooth your 2nd recovery went ☺ Deb xxx

Thinking about you, take it easy, get well soon Deb x

Hi AZ Don, I will definitely try those techniques, my heart rate doesn't increase at all, I just have irregular beats which thankfully go back into normal rhythm, but whilst it is happening it makes me feel awful. It hasn't been too bad today it has had a couple of "flip flops" but calmed quite...

Hi big_L It has calmed a lot this morning so I am keeping my fingers crossed, I thought they would have admitted me but thankfully I was allowed home, good to know that if it continues there is appropriate treatment. Stay well. Deb xx

I wasn't feeling too well yesterday, my heart was flip flopping more than usual and the face tingling was pretty constant, as the day went on the flip flopping continued to get worse and I was feeling pretty anxious made worse by exploring the internet! By early evening my hubby felt enough was...

Hi Anne, yes I am aware that bisoprolol causes tingling and numbness in the extremities, I am constantly on the internet researching it ☺but it is so frustrating one minute I am plodding around feeling pretty smug how I am coping then out of the blue another mystery symptom occurs, I think I...

Hi everyone, I hope you are all keeping well! I am now 3 weeks post surgery and I am definitely getting stronger, I am getting out each day walking and a little bit of retail therapy of course 😁 my after care with the NHS has been poor from discharge, I had a district nurse who was meant to...

Well done, onwards and upwards Deb x

Hi, well done with your surgery and may I wish you a speedy recovery. Regarding wearing a bra I bought 2 medium support sports bras I bought 1 in my usual size and 1 a cup bigger due to extra fluid, there isn't much support with them but it does help with the strain against your incision. Good...

Good luck Meridith, will be thinking of you xxx

Hi Anne, So pleased for your continuing improvement, congratulations, another milestone passed Deb xxx

Hi Mark and welcome to the other side of the mountain ;) What a brilliant and wise report of your experiences so far, it sounds like you are improving at a great speed. I look forward to hearing more about your recovery. Take care, rest loads and take deep breaths. Deb xxx

Hi Clay, I have been taking Simvastatin since I was first diagnosed with aortic regurgitation and have not experienced any side effects as I am aware. I will take my lead from the pro's in the know but am currently hypo aware of my body and any different changes, I wish that I wasn't, but the...

Had a funny little episode earlier, it lasted only 60 seconds but I felt hot and had tingling in my lips, cheek, arm and leg, I am guessing its a combination of the beta blocker and low blood pressure 100/58 this is a bit of a rollercoaster, just want to feel confident in my health again, I know...

Congratulations on your anniversary, wishing you a healthy future xxx

Hi Anne, That sounds very promising indeed, the unfortunate thing is that all of these specialists seem to have their own views and opinions, but as long as I continue to stay within normal rhythm and blood pressure I too will ask for them to be stopped. Deb xxx

Hi Anne, That sounds very promising indeed, the unfortunate thing is that all of these specialists seem to have their own views and opinions, but as long as I continue to stay within normal rhythm and blood pressure I too will ask for them to be stopped. Deb xxx

Hi, Yet again I am feeling a little better today, I am pottering around the house and doing small chores, but my hubby is very protective and after 30years of marriage he has found quite an assertive streak! I will let it ride for a short while, but it goes against every grain of my personality...

Hiya, Trying to be positive but mood fluctuates through the day, on a positive note I am getting out for short walks and I can see improvement with each new day Deb xx

Hi All, Prior to my surgery I found it very comforting and informative to read other peoples experience of surgery so here is mine. AVR - 17th February 2014 - 19 mm Bovine Tissue valve Surgery time 4hrs 30 mins Never once saw my named surgeon just a member of his team. All went very well until...