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Hello, I am 7 weeks out of vr replacement and Aneurysm repair (hemi-arch). That dreadful heart beat sensation and shake in the neck and ears had left me after 4 weeks post op, but now over the last 2 weeks the STRONG and loud heart beat only way I can describe it (becasue it is not the same...

Bill,, Great work and a VR.COM ICON you shall become. HOw young are you if you do not mind me asking? thx

David, WHat did your Cardio tell you the issue was with the constant heart beat through your body? Does it happen when sitting, laying or all of the above? Can you hear the beating in your ears? Does your pulse go up as well or just the strong beats with regular pulse? thx

Hi,. What were the bad feelings associated with the medicine (atenolol)? I had a rp of about 80 prior to surgery (7 wks ago) and I was on Tiazac (similar to Cardizem) with no ill effects. After surgery I am now aro 68 but my surgeon took me off the Tiazac and now I am on Atenolol (50mg 2x)...

Chuck, I have been walking 5 miles a day (2 walks) since about 10 days after surgery. I most recently have started using the stairmaster for 2 miles so I could omit one of the walks as it has been terribly hot in SOCAL. My surgeon said that at 8 weeks you are back to normal (well almost and I...

WhAT did you do with the threads? Pull them out with tweezers?

Just squeezed and pulled at my incision to make sure there was no openings or drainage (there has not been for 2 weeks) and POP out squirted a little red/yellow just like a pimple!??? It was a little bumpy area over the middle of the incision and that is it. I guess I will wait a little longer...

no problem for the incision?

Hello, Do you think it is ok to submerge yourself in water (with a tshirt on of course) to cool off from the summer heat? No swimming just walking in the pool? Thx

Scar size Scar size OK OK, 5'9 1/2 9" SCAR. The relevance is not based on height at all, entirely the surgeons willingness to cut!!! The size of his hands and comfort working within confined spaces (smaller incisions). I asked my brother in-law (Dr)

HI, I too decided on a Bovine Valve and I am the same age as your husband (Mary & I had surgery the same day and same valve!!). I will not say that I am happy with my choice just yet (I want to keep it for 15-20 yrs first then I will make that assesment). I do however feel that it is essential...

It sounded just fine, relax and take a deep breathe everything will be fine. As I mentioned on a past email the PROCEDURE called total circulatory arrest will have to be done during the surgery and Griepp was the first to do it 18 yrs ago. That would be enough for me. Did you talk about that...

I am a really to the point person. Here is how it sounds to me. Tolis sighed and said 10% and told you GRIEPP if it were him. Griepp told you 2-3% and he was your man. Ross redos are very dangerous especially if it is the third time in. I would go with your gut and the info provided to you...

I normally try not to get into these discussions on the board but I feel it appropriate to let you know that it really depends on the type of person you are. Like everything in life with a little time it always gets better, BUT I had VR 6 weeks today (happy anniversary to me and Mary) and went...

Nice Pics MMARCHALL AND TJ. TJ yours looks almost hidden away by the hair and very little redness after 3 weeks, excellent. Mmarshall you and I look very similar as you still have the redness around the scar (I think our skin is sensitive). Hopefully my hair starts growing back a little...

Yes, it was about 76-80 and I was taking cardizem as well. Now it is getting lower 72 or so. I have been tachycardic for quite some time as I also have SVT. Cory

Bob, As alWays thank you for your quick witted comments. I promise to only jog when I feel really good and strong. The only way I know to reduce my heart rate is to excerise?? If I do not than it will stay way up there. My goal is to get my heart rate aro 90bpm after a 2-3 mile quick jog(10min...

Mary, Sounds like you are doing well also. I am usually at 72-75bpm resting and I ran again this morning pulse was at 114 when I came home. Thanks for the advice ' Cory

Actually Wednesday I will be 5 weeks to be accurate. What do you mean not all the way back on the recovery heart rate? What should it be 100 or so? Thanks for the help