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I had a valve a sparing repair job and aortic root replacement 5 weeks ago exactly. My incision is great, my vitals are fine, no sense of an arrhythmia. I have a good appetite. Currently taking Metopropolol 12.5 mg/day. My problem is a constant lightheadedness that hits me hardest every...

The surgeon was able to spare my valve, which was great. Surgery was apparently a tough one and I required several blood product transfusions and reacted poorly to many of the post op medications. But here I am, 16 days post, and in general I'm doing pretty well - multiple daily walks, good...

Ok, so here I am 5 days post surgery. Sept 2 I had A valve sparing ago aortic valve repair rather than replacement, And a portion of my aortic root was replaced. I feel pretty awful, but I assume it's normal to be fatigued and lightheaded this close post-surgery. Plus, the beta blocker and...

Ok, so an update on my case. The lightheadedness and fatigue are most likely due to my valve and it's surgery time. Surgery date is in 3 weeks. Doc at Emory-Atlanta is going to try to REPAIR the valve rather than REPLACE it. He will also be replacing my aortic root. I'm a veterinarian and...

Ok, so an update on my case. The lightheadedness and fatigue are most likely due to my valve and it's surgery time. Surgery date is in 3 weeks. Doc at Emory-Atlanta is going to try to REPAIR the valve rather than REPLACE it. He will also be replacing my aortic root. I'm a veterinarian and...

Thank you for the reply. It's subjective, but I feel like my socks leave more of an indentation than they used to. I definitely think a Monday morning call to the Cardiologist is in order.

I'm a 39 year old healthy and active male, BAV diagnosed 12 years ago, every 6 month echocardiograms and stress tests with slow escalation of measurements but asymptomatic until now. The last 3 weeks I have had waxing and waning lightheadedness, two times it was to the degree where I had to sit...