Hi Becky! I'm in Bedford Tx and have an appointment with Dr. Will Ryan at Heart Hospital Baylor Plano in May. I have TAA and BAV. Did they have to do a heart ...Read more
Hi Becky! I'm in Bedford Tx and have an appointment with Dr. Will Ryan at Heart Hospital Baylor Plano in May. I have TAA and BAV. Did they have to do a heart cath on you prior to surgery? I am concerned about getting enough sedation to withstand the cath procedure. Does your cardiologist or surgeon do the heart cath?
I hope that you are feeling better and stronger every day! best regards....
Susan Lynn Becky - Don't worry about the cath procedure. I had a radial cardiac catheterization and declined th ... Read more
Susan Lynn Becky - Don't worry about the cath procedure. I had a radial cardiac catheterization and declined the sedation and, although there was a little burning sensation in my arm when the dye was injected, it was very tolerable. The whole procedure was only about 20 minutes. I also only stayed in recovery for about an hour after the procedure since I didn't take the sedation. You'll be fine!
Becky Kerubo Thanks am feeling better with some good days and not so good days.they didn’t do heart Cath on me. ... Read more
Becky Kerubo Thanks am feeling better with some good days and not so good days.they didn’t do heart Cath on me. All they did for me echo and ct scan before surgery
Susan Robichau Take the sedation for the cath! I did and don't remember anything, same with the TEE that was also do ... Read more
Susan Robichau Take the sedation for the cath! I did and don't remember anything, same with the TEE that was also done the same day.
Hi Becky,
I just saw your upcoming surgery date and read your story. I am from FTW, so not far from you. Anyway, its crazy how something that simply feels ...Read more
Hi Becky,
I just saw your upcoming surgery date and read your story. I am from FTW, so not far from you. Anyway, its crazy how something that simply feels like fatigue can be such a serious matter. I had similar symptoms yet I knew I had BAVD...but wrote off the fatigues as age, not so much. Best of luck to you on your upcoming surgery/repair...I trust you will find comfort from this site, it was awesome for me...more importantly I trust all goes well for you and onto a successfully rehab/recovery...trust your medical staff, take the pain meds, and follow their advice.
MM
Becky Kerubo thank you so much. i pray all goes well.
Hi Becky, Dr. Smith was my surgeon a few weeks back and is absolutely brilliant. I am now just over 3 weeks post-op, no pain meds, heart rate coming down, ...Read more
Hi Becky, Dr. Smith was my surgeon a few weeks back and is absolutely brilliant. I am now just over 3 weeks post-op, no pain meds, heart rate coming down, and feel great.(I am a young 51). Check out my journal if like. You got this and will do great!
Becky Kerubo thank you so much. that makes me feel better. my confidence in him has increased. i cant wait for thi ... Read more
Becky Kerubo thank you so much. that makes me feel better. my confidence in him has increased. i cant wait for this to be over. its been a long wait.