Ann's Guestbook

Ann Allen  Thank you Anthony for the well wishes. It is just frustrating because I thought my recovery would be much further along by 8 weeks. Best wishes to you in your recovery!

Karen ShirIey  Ann. I had mitral replacement with a mechanical valve and several other minor repairs. I am like you still suffering with residual pain and muscle spasms. Some days are good others not. Like you I was very physically active running a farm and working full time. I have been dealing with fluid on one lung which I think is the cause of my pain. I am wondering if you have some residual infection? Did they run a culture before the antibiotics?

I do think that nerve issues are more common than reported....as I have had numerous individuals tell me yes they experienced it for months and it just gradually got better. I find mine feels better when I am walking.

I have also been told recovery can be more painful with active patients as the nerve conduction is better prior to surgery. I don't know how factual that is.

Do you know what your ejection fraction was post surgery? Heart function on the lower range can give you fluid retention issues.