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Thomas Brusstar  Wow, you’re getting good at this heart surgery thing! Hopefully you’re done. Hopefully you’ll be home in a few days.

Thomas Brusstar  I see below you’ve been back to er a few times. A few times I’ve noticed I can feel my heart beat more loudly, but it ends and I’m not sure whether it’s just how I’m lying on it or something.

Marie Myers  I am sorry you had to have all these surgeries at such an early age! I did notice early in my recovery that my heartbeat was more prominent laying on one side. That has subsided now, at nearly 2 years post op. However, I got a tissue valve since I was 63 at the time of surgery, and did not have to contend with the ticking. I am sure that the noise will become less bothersome with time. I also had some bothersome ectopic beats for a few weeks after surgery. None of my episodes lasted more than 30 minutes, so I did my best to ignore them even though they were quite concerning at times.
Try to be patient with yourself throughout your recovery. You have been through a lot in your young life. Godspeed on your recovery!

Tee Ad  Good luck! You are doing what has to be done but it sure is tough to get through. But you’ll get through this one too and soon feel so much better!!