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Hi- My blood pressure was 94/66 this am. It's occasionally that low. Dizziness and fatigue are symptoms. My cardiologist does not seem concerned, she thinks it'll slowly get better. Does anyone have these symptoms or blood pressure? Thanks! Laura

Hello- I get it now....When I had severe mitral valve regurg, I thought "Why me?? I'm only 31 years old and I have a daughter" I wanted to get my Masters in Accounting and work hard and make good money...sure I might not like my job but who cares?? I am making money right? Taking life for...

Hello again! I am almost three months out and I have this feeling that whenever I drink coffee, I am more tired and today I worked out in the morning?? My pulse is still in the upper 90s and lower 100s but my blood pressure is still low 90/60s....I have problems getting up too fast on certain...

Warrior Dash is going to be in Austin Nov 10, 2012. Be then I would be 10 months post op....for those who have done it...is it that hard or do you think it can be done 10 months post op?? Laura

When did you guys start doing jumping jacks?? I do them but hold the chest with the other hand....

Hi! I had the min thorac when my daughter was 19 months. I chose the mini thorac because of the healing time...I could pick her up 3 weeks post op. I am a stay at home mom and couldn't chance if anything happening at home and hurting my incision if she really needed to be picked up. Best of luck...

Hello- I have been doing low impact cardio for the past couple weeks and feel great. I had right thoracotomy mitral valve repair on 01/30/2012. Today, I did 10 minutes of abs and it hurt near the incision. How long does it take for muscles that have been cut to heal? I know working out is very...

Thanks Greg!!

I agree too.. get a second opinion. I have been to two cardiologists...one wanted to put me on blood pressure meds when my blood pressure has always been 110/70! Get a second opinion and let us know what they say! FYI- My child is 22 months and I had my mitral valve repaired 10 weeks ago so I...

Hello! I am 10 weeks post op from a right thorac where they spread my ribs to go in... I am wondering if the ribs go back together? I was feeling them last night and yup they are still spread apart and sore... Thank you!

Same here with my daughter who weighs 28 pounds. She meant repetitive lifting....

Hi- My cardiologist said "return to working out but no heavy lifting" I love doing push-ups and I forgot to ask her about those.. what is your take on those? Also, she said no more than 20 pounds on dumbbells....prior surgery I was lifting 15 pounds and slowly inching to 20 pounds...I know she...

Hello- I had my mitral valve repaired 01/30/2012 and had an echo done a couple weeks ago. It turns out that I have moderate leakage. I guess the ring didn't hold that well?? The surgeon said that he doesn't know what happened. He said that no leakage was noted on the TEE after the surgery and...

I am trying to not let it get to me...it's more annoying than anything...after 20 months of limitations and tests then the surgery to only find out that you have mild to moderate regurgitation. I was depressed yesterday but I am getting over it...I am just tired of more tests and etc. I was...

I had my echo on Monday and my cardiologist said that I still have the pressure in my lungs and I have mild to moderate leakage. She said that she is going to call the surgeon to see what is going on. I had a Mitral Valve repair on 01/30/2012. Has anyone had this before? I'm annoyed and a little...

Hello all- Today is my first echo and I can't wait! I had the surgery 01/30/12 and had a St. Jude ring on my mitral valve. Can you see the ring on the echo? I don't know if it's normal to have an echo so soon but I kinda insisted on one to calm any anxiety and to see my heart. What was your...

Awesome! Thank you for the inspirational message! I needed it!! Laura

Hi- I had my surgery a month ago and my pulse rate before surgery was in the mid 60s but for the past month it's been in the low 100s or upper 90s. Has anyone had this? When does it go back down or is it to early? Thank you- Laura

Hi- Our cardiac rehab lasts from 7-2pm and I am a stay at home mom to a 19 month old so it's not possible for me to attend cardiac rehab. What am I missing from not going to cardiac rehab? My surgeon said that I didn't need it because I'm 31 years old and I had a right thoracotomy, meanwhile...

Hi! So it's been 3 weeks post operation and it seems that I still cant fit into my pants. I know I didn't gain weight during or after surgery because I eat healthy and hardly ate during the hospital stay. How long does the water weight stay? When did you lose yours? Thanks Laura