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Appreciate the input greatly. For those who may not know, HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training. From what everyone is saying it seems that an all-inclusive approach (e.g., light walking, weightlifting & perhaps some biking) makes the most sense. I do know that after my last...

I’m not scheduled yet for surgery but have a TEE on July 16th—at which point I fully expect them to refer me to surgery ASAP. I’ve “been there & done that” 3x’s now and that’s always what’s happened thus far. However, I absolutely despise the idea of just sitting around continuing to go...

Inasmuch as I’m now attempting to navigate severe aortic valve regurgitation I’m curious about what types of exercises might help strengthen my heart (?). Of course, I realize that in my own personal case nothing can replace actually having the valve itself replaced (assuming I survive the...

Thank you Gents. Never heard of PAH but will definitely mention it to cardio when I see him in a couple of weeks. The O2 canisters are intriguing IMO—but still need to do more research into them. Thanks again.

Probably a silly question but since I’ve never had severe aortic regurgitation until last few months—and I’m definitely noticing more shortness of breath (SOB hereafter) & fatigue—I’m just wondering if there’s anything I can do that might help with my extreme SOB? This may sound funny but I...

My cardio actually called me today from his personal phone & spent time discussing my situation. (Very rare needle-in-a-haystack cardiologist!) He’s actually sending me to OHSU (Portland, OR) who has a highly reputable valve program...

Personally, I’d want to at least hear what other surgeons have to say on the matter. I have zero doubt that Trento has the utmost respect of his/her peers for a reason, but there are many-many-many highly regarded thoracic surgeons out there. For me, I would want to consider their reasoning...

Gail—Not that it matters one wit, but I keep thinking the same thing about your potential 4th procedure. Personally, I would get super-aggressive & locate someone who will give you a 2nd (or even 3rd or 4th) opinion…ASAP. Just my 2-cents.

Wowsie—Never even heard of this test. Will try to get done ASAP. Thank you again.

Chuck—Didn’t want to seem as if I was ignoring this (nor any other) reply. This is a *VERY* informative post, precisely the kind of data we need to hear—& we deeply appreciate your time & ‘red-pill’🤪. I’m a red-pill kinda’ feller’ any way! Indeed, this post caused us both to spring into...

My wife & I read your thread Gail. Without really knowing all of the details you do seem like a sharp & strong lady to us both. I also saw MdaPA’s post about the lady having a 7th procedure—I guess it’s true that there’s virtually always a worse scenario for someone somewhere.

I thought I remembered the same person Chuck. If memory serves me right he was even looking at a 6th procedure—I *THINK* at CC (or possibly Mayo). I’d love to know if chronic & acute stress (simultaneously) can cause valve failure. While many folks have heart valve issues from rheumatoid...

Thank you so very much everyone—after reading these posts I did put in a new message to my cardio. The cardiologist (NPR) I’m now seeing is surprisingly accessible and really seems to take his job seriously. He’s a good man. Will tag back in as soon as I know something else. Man, I’ve...

Scar tissue from the 1st OHS was the primary obstacle for my surgeon in the 2nd OHS. He said it was an unbelievable amount of scar tissue that he had to work through and that “I’d hate to be the surgeon doing a 3rd OHS on him” (based upon the voluminous scarring from the 1st surgery). Don’t...

Ok, got it! Excellent information from everyone. I couldn’t agree more (& hadn’t even considered) a 2nd opinion from, say, Cleveland Clinic or Mayo Clinic, however, I would have absolutely no idea where to even start in order to get my VA (Tri-West) insurance to accommodate my request. And...

Much to my shame it’s been several years since I’ve last posted. After being on here for several years life resumed & got veryyyy busy. But, no excuses, I should’ve made a concerted effort to remain active. Thus, I guess I’m now joining the countless others who come back home when new issues...

Ok—great. I did wonder about the batteries, but not experienced enough to know for sure. Will take care of this ASAP. Sheenas7—I bought my meters separately from any services. It was approx. $1,800 for the meter & only a handful of strips w. the actual services. I bought a meter and 48...

The last three times I have tested my initial attempt beeps and reads Error 8. I turn the meter off & turn back on & reinsert strip—and all is well. I looked at a CoaguChek PDF online, but wasn’t really informed of what a potential problem would be. Just wondering if anyone else has had this...

Like the poster above, I also still have my post-surgery pacer wires in. The surgeons told me that after being on Coumadin for about 11 days (that’s how long I stayed in hospital post-op.) that it would have been too risky to pull them. I was told a resounding NO to any MRI’s due to these...

Exactly! What he said☝️😉.