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I had a switch procedure at 2 weeks of age in 1985, and as far as I knew I didn't have any issues until early last year. It started just after I turned 30. I Had episodes of palpitations/atril fibrillation that lasted anywhere from half an hour to a few hours in length, the longest I recorded...

Hello. I had sever aortic regurgitation. Now 4 weeks post opp with a brand new mechanical valve. What info are you looking for? Problems pre opp I assume?

Yeah I ended up getting a muscle cream but had to avoid certain types that could interact with warfarin.

Thanks almost_hectic! I'll try those stretches/movements today! I never realised the moat intense pain I would experience would be from muscle/neck pain. I had done research but i guess nothing can prepare you for the real thing. Thanks again for your help

4 weeks post opp on Tuesday! Yeah I have been walking with a bent back which I'm trying to focus on correcting. Excellent ideas though i will try them when I do my evening stretches. Thanks for your help, I'll let you know how i go.

Yeah the Dr. Did suggest that, but as I cant drive, wife works, 2 kids etc. Its still a few weeks away unfortunately.

Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone has some good stretches they did post surgery to help with muscle pain. I was given some to do that i do 3 times a day, but specifically im after something for my ribs/obliques, chest and neck. My scar/sternum has healed beautifully but funnily enough, since...

Thank you both very much for your responses! Very reassuring! They were a bit light on with info re wound care (other than the usual pamphlets explainingwhat you can/cant do)Oh, yes i excercise too. My rehab calls for 3x5-10 minute walks each day this week and next with some basic kneck...

Hello all. Just after peoples experiences. Regarding my scar/sternum, is there anything to look out for that would signal that its not healing properly? As an example, twice ive coughed and felt a pop in my sternum (once in hospital). I was told its fine, no problems. There was a dull ache after...

Well, I'm now 1 week post surgery and, wow! What an eye opener. Things i weren't prepared for; * having the breathing tubes down my throat was freaky! I felt really clostraphobic and it took me a while to breath independently before they removed them. I later found out that when they said to...

That's fantastic! I can only hope that my recovery will go as well. I'm 30 and my surgery is in 3 and a half weeks.

Ok, thank you

Hello. I'm sure this topic has been covered in the past, however I'm just after advise from people who have had tattoo's whilst on Anti-coagulation medication. I've got plenty of tattoos over the years (probably over 24hrs work done) so I know the importance of good tattoo, after-care etc. I'm...

Congratulations Mahesh! Great to hear you're recovering well!!

Good luck Mahesh! I have mine on the 12th April (I'm the same age as you too) so I'll be interested to hear how you went and how you recover.

Thank you everyone for your input.