Diane's Journal

Civita Fahey  Hi Diane.. I have them too, my surgery was April of 17. they told me the same thing, its benign.. mainly I feel them if I'm under stress and I try to not get too stressed out, but that's not always possible.

Alex Sigalov  Hi Diane, i am 6 weeks post-op from Aortic valve replacement I have them also quite alot and also no pain, Dr tell me they are benign, but they feel very bothersome to me, i think the only solution they can propose is to ablation

Diane Capece  Thanks Civita and Alex for your replies. It's good to know they say it is nothing to worry about but of course it is easier said then done. Thanks again and stay well...

Darlene Smith  Diane, I am so sorry to hear this!!! While these operations are miraculous on the one hand, the complications are all over the place with regard to timing and severity, and we never know if we will wake up one day with something new to content with! I'm thinking of you and hoping for some good news after your echo.

Diane Capece  Thanks Darlene. I will let you know. This all really just came out of no where. Hope your insurance issues are getting resolved.

Richard Davis  My thoughts and prayers to you for a successful surgery and recovery.
I'm 2 weeks post opt from an AVR, and feeling good!

Priscila Marino  Good luck, Speedy recovery!!!! Be praying for you, and everyone else having their procedures this week.... Anxious for mine in 16 days!!!😊😊😊

Diane Capece  Thank you everyone. Just reading about everyone's recovery makes me feel better and anxious to be on that side.

Darlene Smith  Hi Diane!!!! Thinking of you and wishing I could travel up there and see you toward the end of the week. Unfortunately, even with my great recovery, I don't think I can handle the walk from the train in Penn Station to the cab queue. But, my thoughts are with you!!!

Diane Capece  Hi everyone. Just got back home from NY after my mitral and tricuspid valve repair by Dr. Adams on 8/2. Everything went well and my recovery seems to be moving along as expected. It definitely is true the first 3 days are a bit rough, but when the tubes and wires come out, everything gets better. Didn't take any narcotics because I had nausea for 2 days. Did take some Toradol on day 3 but haven't had to take even Tylenol for pain since then. No pain just some chest soreness but totally not a problem. Best part of today was taking a shower in my own home. Can't believe I am on the recovery side. I want to send my thoughts and prayers and best wishes to everyone on their upcoming surgery. Truthfully, the waiting and the first 3 days post op are the worst. Everything will be uphill from there as long as you listen to your doctors. I love your picture Darlene with your sister. You look great. Thanks again to everyone for their prayers and good wishes.

Darlene Smith  Diane, so glad to hear from you!!!! I'm so happy to hear things are going well. Been thinking of you all week. :-)

Michele McMinn  Hey Diane, my situation is a little different than yours but I do think you have to listen to your body. You know what feel right and what doesn't. I think a 2nd opinion is a very good even if you like your dr. and his advise. It sounds like you have a dr. in mind that you feel you can trust and that is very important. I haven't been through surgery yet but I am on my way and the closer I get the more I know I need this surgery. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers
Michele :)

Jean Raber  I'm 62 and looking at same thing. I may be getting symptomatic, but I have a blood cancer that causes the same symptoms. FWIW, my cardiologist told me that making the call about when to do surgery for mitral valve problems is complicated and then hardest part of his job. I hope you get the doc you feel comfortable with, and blessings to you.