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Congratulations on the longevity of your valve. It is so different for everyone. Mine lasted 12 years, before it was replaced at age 58, but began deteriorating at about 7 years, with a slow decline - I was super fit, a regular gym attender with high cardio workouts. A friend of mine lasted...

I have no idea either, but will follow his advice and see where it takes me. So far, no one seems to have answers or solutions, so I am learning to live with it, but it is pretty frustrating and not what I saw in my future. Next stop will be an opthalmologist, so I will keep you posted as to...

Happy to send you some info, or chat about it. Thanks for your message...been flat out moving so I haven't had a chance to respond. Next week should be a bit saner, so I will message back then. Thanks for taking the time to get back to me, appreciate it.

Thanks for your input, I appreciate it. I have discussed with my cardiologist this week at my 12 month checkup. Good news is...everything is perfect with the heart, with I already was pretty sure of anyway! He has recommended a stronger anticoagulant for a month as a trial (I have been on...

Yes, I have read that also, and waited until nearly 12 months post surgery for a check on the prescription as I had also read that it can take a while to settle

Hi Amy, hope your recovery has continued without incident...I know you had some issues with your incision first up. I've been a bit awol, so I haven't kept up with that! My magic supplement is a redox supplement...works at cellular level and has totally rid me of migraines, except when I...

Thanks Slipkid, that sounds very annoying! I have had everything checked out in the eye, and everything is perfectly normal. For me, it is definitely a case of 2 images (and sometimes it seems like 3 images) overlaying one top of each other, with a slight overlap. Definitely not migraine...

What, you deleted my number?? LOL! Chiro might be worth considering, I know a couple who I will look up. Yes, will bring it up with Dr J, but I agree with you, I'm sure he won't have any answers, just a "one of those things" kind of response! Much as I have massive respect for the man.

Thanks Paleowoman. I don't have vertigo or anything like that, and I don't have migraines ... I used to up until 3 years ago, but I take a magic supplement that totally rid me of that problem, thank god! The double vision is something that will be with me for the best part of the day usually...

Hey Pellicle, thanks for your input. Not sure that it is the same thing or not....I already take aspirin so I don't think that is my answer. But great that that has worked for you. I am going along fine otherwise...I have had an amazing recovery with my shoulder and am now back in the gym...

I am coming up to 12 months post AVR surgery (second surgery) and have had issues with my vision since. I have days where I struggle with double/triple vision, that my usual glasses do not help with. I am unable to focus clearly, particularly at close range but also for far distance. It seems...

thank you...will check out the drink next time I'm there. Yes, I guess I need to embrace it, make peace with it, and accept it.

Hey Pellicle, thanks for your response. Hmmm, 10 years and still feeling this...I guess that is what I thought might be the case...that this is my new normal and something I just have to adjust to.... I wouldn't say I am particularly worried about it, given no signs of any other symptoms as...

I am now 6 months post AVR, and I am having similar issues as you. I am constantly aware of my heart beat and it feels as though my heart is hammering through my chest. I will often have an extra hard thump, which I feel through my stomach, my groin and my right shoulder. When I am sitting...

Hi Rogerbid, another Aussie here. Pre-covid, I travelled a lot overseas, a few times a year, after having had an AVR back in 2010. Just had a second one, but that is another story! I have never been able to get cover for my heart condition, and have always had that listed as an exclusion. I...

Congratulations on getting to the other side! It's a rough journey! But go you! You made it! Yes, sleep is one of those things that is tough in the first weeks. For me, I found sleeping in the recliner chair was the only way I could get some sleep. It took me several weeks before I could...

Great news that the TEE showed that everything is well. Focus on the positive and move forward, as you are doing. It is natural to worry when things aren't right, I would have been worried too. Hoping that it continues to go well for you.

Congratulations...it's a great feeling knowing that you made it through with flying colours! It's my 4 month anniversary since second surgery today. First two months were tough for me, but month 3 made a huge difference. Best of luck with getting back to work again.

...scratching my head in wonder...

Totally agree here Lynn...as do many others. I often wonder how those who choose not to get vaccinated would feel if they passed on COVID to their mother, father, or grandparents and watched them suffer a slow agonizing death, as they struggle to take every breath, and whether they would regret...