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Hi My name is Lynette, I am kind new to this forum. I wish I would have new about it sooner. Tomorrow I will be 6 weeks post op. I just underwent my third open-heart surgery, In Cleveland, OH. I had my Aortic valve replaced also a root replacement. I am feeling very well. My only complaint is I still am having irregular heart beats. I have talked to my Doctor and he says its quite normal. I am taking Toprol Xl 100mg and baby aspirin. I guess it just takes a while for the heart to heal. Glad to have found this great site..

Lynette
 
Hi Lynette-

Welcome to this wonderful site. You'll love the heart buddies here. There's a wealth of info. from so many different people with all kinds of situations.

The arrhythmias after surgery are common. The electrical system in your heart gets a little irritated, and when the swelling goes down more, and the healing is more complete, you'll start to feel better.

If your cardiologist is following you closely, you'll be in good hands.

Best wishes.
 
Hi Lynette

Welcome!!! Great place, wonderful, caring people, and first-hand knowledge extraordinaire!!! So glad you are joining our family.

My husband, Tyce, had avr this past June. He had irregular heartbeats for a bit after surgery and was on amiodarone. He went off in December and all is still well, thank God. Our cardio told us he equates it to your heart being angry at being disturbed. I agree with Nancy, keep up with your cardio and his monitoring and just give it a bit more time.

Again, WELCOME!

Evelyn
 
Lynette

Lynette

Welcome to this wonderful site. You are among people who truly care about you. I'm sure you will find tons of helpful info. Again welcome. Peggy
 
Same same

Same same

I had the same experience as you and it did go away. Best of luck with your recovery. Bob
 
I had 'em too, so I wouldn't sweat it. Just keep your Doc informed...mine went away very gradually over a couple of months, until one day I just realized I wasn't having them anymore.

Congratulations on your successful surgery .. since this is your third surgery, what type of valve did you wind up with?

Welcome to the site!
 
Mornin Lynnette - welcome to VR - there is much information and support here. Hope you continue to do well and that you will stick around to keep us posted. God bless:)
 
Hi Lynette

Hi Lynette

At 6 weeks I managed a trip to Alabama to see my Dad. Hubby and daughter took me. I never had the pain..but still foggy-headed. You are the first I see to have had a Mech. valve replaced with Homograph. I would like to hear more..Bonnie
 
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