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I will tell you that from what I have read and been told, you should not lift anything too heavy where you have to hold your breath. It causes a lot of pressure on your heart. I was concerned about the same thing and my primary told me that I would be surprised at what I would be able to do, and...

Good luck J Mazer. I was worried about all the tubes comming out of me, but it turned out it was no big deal at all. One by one, they take them out and the pain pills make it pretty easy. It is hard on the family but be strong for them and let them know you will be fine. And you will be. I will...

Thanks Rebecca for the info. Very interesting. Hope you and your husband are doing well.

Pellicle, I am glad you thought about it. I am fairly new to the web site and your comment caught me off guard, not something I am used to seeing. Compassion and criticism are two different things. I certainly didn't mean to sound too critical either. I think if you poke someone, you will get a...

pellicle "stop with the soap opera ... compared to many things its ok. Seriously I get sick of the woe is me stuff here on this forum. Its always the newbies (and it seems mainly USA people) that squeal and carry on then 6 months later are over it all and crowing about how easy it all is...

Congratulations Adrienne! Hope to see you here for many many more years!

Congratulations deano89!

Alex, I am sorry you have to go through this. You will be in my prayers tonight. You are not alone, we all understand your stress. There have been many people before you that have gone through this. And many even younger than you. There are no words to make you feel better, but try to understand...

I asked a couple doctors if they were in my shoes (55 years old) what would they choose, and they said a tissue valve because of the possible complications from Cumadin. My surgeon did try to talk to me about mechanical, but I was never sold. There are possible new break throughs either way you...

It is hard to believe it has been a year already. I think the very first thing I have to say is how much I appreciate all the threads and help I received on this web site. Everyone here is an inspiration. I want to say how this experience gives you a new outlook on life. You realize who your...

Congratulations DanielB! Hope you have many more!

Congratulations Bina! I too think this forum and the people here are a great comfort and help! I am glad to be a part of it. Hope you have many more years with your valve!

Congratulations Kodi! Just curious, how old were you when you had the AVR? Hope you have many more years!

It would be easy to say not to worry, but the more you research and the more you read, the more you will realize there is nothing to worry about. Even having to have OHS, it is a life saver, and not a death sentence. You do not say how bad your regurgitation is or how old you are but I have read...

I was on Lipitor and had cramps in my arms. They put me on a different statin and it went away. I was told this side effect from statins could cause permanent damage and as to why they try diferent ones to find one you can tolerate.

Prayers coming your way. Good luck and let us all know how you make out.

Congratulations! Hope you have many more!

Interestingly I just read about aortic bypass surgery. That looks like something that has been done in the past on high risk older patients. I wonder why this has not been developed? Has anyone had any experience with it?

Congratulations Shellbell! Glad you made it. Enjoy being pampered for as long as you can. Take your time. It might seem easy but your body went through a lot. Prayers to you and hopefully you will have a very speedy and healthy recovery.

My experience, I was told by the rehab techs that when they take a beginning BP, that after a work out, your BP drops below the starting point after exercise. T started rehab at around 4-5 weeks post op. After a week into rehab, the BP meds I was on caused my BP and pulse to drop way low after...