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I am looking for sources of information on long term complications following AVR (mechanical valve) - including life expectancy statistics. Thanks

I am an occasional blogger - so I don't see all the posts on a timely basis. But, I gotta tell ya, this group of valve patients is the greatest. I am trying like hell to get back into my pre-surgery (AVR-mechanical) and pre-symptom (symptomatic for 2+ yrs) level of fitness but it is SOOOOO...

All - I am almost 9 mos post-op and still think about my heart constantly. My fitness levels are slowly coming back, but the experience of OHS kinda 'haunts' me. Maybe that's where Lou is coming from as well. I don't think of OHS as a horrible experience, but it certainly was a huge event...

I felt like I was over the surgery at about the 3 mos. mark, but it really took to about the 6 mos. time frame to feel "normal." I am still not where I was pre-surgery in my fitness levels, but that's coming along OK. Mom for a month could be a great help. Good luck. Dan

Good news. My best to both of you. I look forward to more updates as you guys move forward from here. Dan

I am 8 mos. out and still think about it every day. I feel lucky and somewhat apprehensive at the same time. Lucky because I am here and moving forward without restrictions, raising a family, working, playing, etc... Apprehensive because my valve issues are believed to be the result of damage...

Prayer Circle Prayer Circle I am a little late, but count me in too. At some point, let us know how she is doing. Dan (Clicker)

Lou, Talk to the doctor about this. I don't have an answer for you, but sometimes (as you probably know) you need to try different meds before you find the right one. Counseling can help too, or talking to a friend or pastor. I speak from my own experience. Dan (Clicker)

chest tightness chest tightness Don't know exactly what you mean by chest tightness, but I also have issues in running 7 mos after AVR (mechanical valve). My surgery was open heart so my expeience may not be applicable to your situation. But, running now does aggrevate muscular soreness in...