I'd like to thank Adam for his wonderful book that guided me all the way pre and post surgery.
It was a big help and I could probably take a test and get ...Read more
I'd like to thank Adam for his wonderful book that guided me all the way pre and post surgery.
It was a big help and I could probably take a test and get 100% Lol.
Michelle Vecchione So great to hear!! I just ordered it yesterday!! I can't wait to recieve it and dive right in!! I am ... Read more
Michelle Vecchione So great to hear!! I just ordered it yesterday!! I can't wait to recieve it and dive right in!! I am knew to this wonderful website and I thank God ever since that I found it as it has already helped my anxiety tremendously knowing I'm not alone! I have upcoming OHS for valve replacement in Oct and beyond scared and panicking, but hearing such positive stories like yours Judy really does wonders, thanks for sharing. I'm so happy all turned out well for you! GOD Bless!!!
Was in Cleveland for post-op and got excellent report. All lab, EKG and etc. normal. No pacemaker!!! Yeah!!! No restrictions. Can do whatever I want to ...Read more
Was in Cleveland for post-op and got excellent report. All lab, EKG and etc. normal. No pacemaker!!! Yeah!!! No restrictions. Can do whatever I want to do. I must walk, walk , walk Even if it rains , she doesn't care. Just walk. Lol. I am so thankful and feel so blessed that I was at a hospital with great doctors and nurses. No wonder Cleveland Clinic is #1. Can't say enough good about it. Praise God.
Craig Wise Judy, very pleased your journey has progressed so well. Might you be able to email me as I have a co ... Read more
Craig Wise Judy, very pleased your journey has progressed so well. Might you be able to email me as I have a couple of questions I'd like to discuss with you? My email is craigwise4@gmail.com. Much thanks. Craig
Judy Stokes Craig. I sent you email but don’t know if you got it my email please drop me a note. Starbuck222j@ ... Read more
Judy Stokes Craig. I sent you email but don’t know if you got it my email please drop me a note. Starbuck222j@yahoo.com
I have one complaint, I am not able to sleep. Have terrible insomnia. I certainly hope it passes soon as I am exhausted!!!!!
Noreen Kitchen I had lots of trouble sleeping after I got home too. It was stressing me out quite a bit. I stayed wi ... Read more
Noreen Kitchen I had lots of trouble sleeping after I got home too. It was stressing me out quite a bit. I stayed with my parents a week after surgery and when I got up one morning in tears because I hadn't slept my mom said "who says you have to sleep at night? Sleep when you are tired you aren't going anywhere so there's no schedule ". So I slept whenever I was tired. Your body has been through so much and I think we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to get better fast but it takes time. Once I wasn't stressed about sleeping it got better. Take care
Laura Jacobs I found the first few nights to be a bit of a marathon also. I napped a lot during the day in the fir ... Read more
Laura Jacobs I found the first few nights to be a bit of a marathon also. I napped a lot during the day in the first two weeks home.
Barbara Wood I feel for you Judy! I had terrible insomnia for weeks after surgery- I slept in 30- 60 minute increm ... Read more
Barbara Wood I feel for you Judy! I had terrible insomnia for weeks after surgery- I slept in 30- 60 minute increments. I think mine was due mainly to haveing to sleep on my back. At 3 weeks I began to gradually sleep on my side, a little more each night. That seemed to solve it. Hope you have some restful sleep soon!:)
Praise God. !!! I came home Friday . No problems what so ever. No pain except groin is a little sore . Great hospital and Drs. Plus nurses. It's amazing ...Read more
Praise God. !!! I came home Friday . No problems what so ever. No pain except groin is a little sore . Great hospital and Drs. Plus nurses. It's amazing I am not short of breath . I can't stop talking about how good I feel. Anyone facing TAVR. Don't worry it'll be ok. I got a cow valve and it looks like a crown. My husband said he has new name for me!!! I'll let you figure that one out!!!!!
Judy Stokes Heart was out of rhythm for short time but it came back. No pacemaker
Jill Krajnovich So nice to hear, Judy! Guess I won't be meeting you in Cleveland but I am glad that everything went s ... Read more
Jill Krajnovich So nice to hear, Judy! Guess I won't be meeting you in Cleveland but I am glad that everything went smoothly and you are doing so well!
Judy Stokes Yes Jill. Good luck and you are in good hands. Cleveland. Is amazing. I was on 7th floor. Nurses su ... Read more
Judy Stokes Yes Jill. Good luck and you are in good hands. Cleveland. Is amazing. I was on 7th floor. Nurses superb! Let me hear from you when you are finished. Will be praying for you.
Lilly Black My new name is 'bionic woman'. I hope yours isn't the cow lady or something like that! You must be s ... Read more
Lilly Black My new name is 'bionic woman'. I hope yours isn't the cow lady or something like that! You must be so glad to be home. It's so great to hear how well you're doing! I noticed too the next day I spoke for an hour on the phone to a distant relative, and was never out of breath! amazing, isn't it?
Judy Stokes It is Gods intervention. I had such a peace about everything before I went through the doors to surge ... Read more
Judy Stokes It is Gods intervention. I had such a peace about everything before I went through the doors to surgery. Laid in hall for 10-15 minutes. Time for last minute prayers
Well I am still in hospital. WS to go home yesterday but heart is out of rhythm. Said it not unusual. If medicine doesn't correct it? I'll have to have pacemaker ...Read more
Well I am still in hospital. WS to go home yesterday but heart is out of rhythm. Said it not unusual. If medicine doesn't correct it? I'll have to have pacemaker put on. Coughing so much and do bad I almost pass out. Ontonur yo
Pray for me. I am feeling great except for couple of minor things.
Jennifer McInerney Hope the issues resolve and you can head home to recover. One day at a time and one step at a time . ... Read more
Jennifer McInerney Hope the issues resolve and you can head home to recover. One day at a time and one step at a time . Try to keep positive . Wishing you all the best!
Laura Jacobs Sorry to hear about the delay. I hope the cough clears up quickly for you. Take care and stay positiv ... Read more
Laura Jacobs Sorry to hear about the delay. I hope the cough clears up quickly for you. Take care and stay positive!! Rooting for you!!!
Rose Madura I'm sorry to hear this. I hope they get it all figured out soon. Best to you! God bless you.
Lynda Ruiz Five days after my AVR I needed to have a pacemaker put in so they could take me off the external pac ... Read more
Lynda Ruiz Five days after my AVR I needed to have a pacemaker put in so they could take me off the external pacemaker. I was in hospital overall for 8days, Doing well now.
Steve Farthing I had the same problem with afib a few weeks ago while recovering in the hospital after mitral valve ... Read more
Steve Farthing I had the same problem with afib a few weeks ago while recovering in the hospital after mitral valve repair. But since my doc also closed the left atrial appendage and put me on an aspirin a day, they agreed to discharge me anyway. After I got home and completed the 7 days on that Lasix diuretic and took extra OTC potassium afterwards, heart rate and rhythm went back to normal. I am now a little surprised they did not seem to consider Lasix-induced dehydration with potassium depletion as a possible cause of my afib. But anyway - problem solved.
Well my surgery is over and possibly going home today!!! It went well and Dr's said everything
G was perfect. Praise God
I feel great. Still a little sob ...Read more
Well my surgery is over and possibly going home today!!! It went well and Dr's said everything
G was perfect. Praise God
I feel great. Still a little sob but Dr's said it'll be couple weeks to notice complete difference. Thanks for all your prayers.
Jennifer McInerney Wonderful news. Glad it went well. Hope you have a quick, uncomplicated recovry
Janice Smith Praise the Lord. Now, on to a great recovery.
Lilly Black Wonderful! Happy for you! I will never forget that feeling when I had the surgery and it was past me ... Read more
Lilly Black Wonderful! Happy for you! I will never forget that feeling when I had the surgery and it was past me and now all I had to do was to work at recovery! All the best and speedy recovery!😀
Fabulous news! Wishing you a smooth and quick recovery.
Laura Jacobs Congratulations Judy!! Great news!!! Best wishes for your recovery period.
Well folks here I am in Cleveland Be there at 5:15 tomorrow for 7:00 surgery I have a peace about the surgery but still nervous. Keep me in your prayers. ...Read more
Well folks here I am in Cleveland Be there at 5:15 tomorrow for 7:00 surgery I have a peace about the surgery but still nervous. Keep me in your prayers.
Jeanette Davidson Judy~ praying for you. Stay positive. Many people are rooting for you and wishing you the best! God B ... Read more
Jeanette Davidson Judy~ praying for you. Stay positive. Many people are rooting for you and wishing you the best! God Bless! You are in the best hands. Rest in that!❤️🌟
Rose Madura You will do great Judy. Cleveland hospital is a good hospital what I hear.
Jennifer McInerney Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy uncomplicated recovery
Pat Munn Praying for you today as well as for your uneventful recovery
Laura Jacobs Hi Judy, I found that the day that the surgery date was settled was an emotional one. Somehow, i felt ... Read more
Laura Jacobs Hi Judy, I found that the day that the surgery date was settled was an emotional one. Somehow, i felt like the countdown had started. I felt better again after about 24 hours. I hope you are feeling well and not too worried. My surgery for aortic valve and replacing ascending and arch aorta. I did not have a TAVR procedure though. You are going to do great!!
Judy Stokes Thanks for words of encouragement . I know I am in a good place . Drs are excellent, plus I have ... Read more
Judy Stokes Thanks for words of encouragement . I know I am in a good place . Drs are excellent, plus I have the best , God will be in control.
Civita Fahey its like one weight is lifted and another put back on.. as now you worry about it getting closer.. bu ... Read more
Civita Fahey its like one weight is lifted and another put back on.. as now you worry about it getting closer.. but, just keep positive and have faith, you will do great.
Lynda Ruiz Mine was OHS but my 89 yo dad had the TAVR version 2 weeks before me. Such a short recovery & having ... Read more
Lynda Ruiz Mine was OHS but my 89 yo dad had the TAVR version 2 weeks before me. Such a short recovery & having twilight sleep instead of full anesthesia made it much easier for him.
Judy Stokes Thanks for your kind words. Yes I am going to have a conscious sedation. Don't know of that is good ... Read more
Judy Stokes Thanks for your kind words. Yes I am going to have a conscious sedation. Don't know of that is good or bad!! Lol. They say recovery time is much better. I'm keeping the faith! And know God is in control.
Cathleen Weed The anticipation is MUCH worse than the event. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the whole TAVR proce ... Read more
Cathleen Weed The anticipation is MUCH worse than the event. You'll be pleasantly surprised by the whole TAVR process. ❤️ They will take good care of you.
Anxiety , nervous, scared and all emotions are going through my mind. I also have copd so am concerned about my breathing . I know God is in control and I ...Read more
Anxiety , nervous, scared and all emotions are going through my mind. I also have copd so am concerned about my breathing . I know God is in control and I have lots of faith, Just need a little reassurance
Judy Stokes July 18 is my date scheduled at Cle eland Clinic
Cathleen Weed Hi Judy I just posted an answer for you on your journal page under one of your other earlier entries. ... Read more
Cathleen Weed Hi Judy I just posted an answer for you on your journal page under one of your other earlier entries. ❤️
Laura Jacobs Hi Judy, We all understand your anxiety so well. I was scared too but as the date came within a week ... Read more
Laura Jacobs Hi Judy, We all understand your anxiety so well. I was scared too but as the date came within a week I became calmer and accepted it. I did not have an underlying condition like you, but your surgeons will look after you. Try to think about all the positive things that will come out of your surgery and how much harder it is for you to breathe right now without a fully functioning valve. You are going to feel so much better!!! We will be cheering you on each and every day.
Lynda Ruiz I also have COPD and I think the TAVR procedure will be good for you.
Judy Stokes Time is getting closer and I m feeling anxious. Guess that's normal , but looking forward to feeling ... Read more
Judy Stokes Time is getting closer and I m feeling anxious. Guess that's normal , but looking forward to feeling better.
http://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - Learn about the transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) patient success story of John Gerlits -- with his physicia...
Marie Myers Check out Cathleen Dewitt's story. She has had TAVR.
Cathleen Weed Hi Judy ❤️ I had TAVR 😊.
Thanks Marie 💗
Judy Stokes How did you do with TAVR? I also have copd which scares me because of the breathing.
Cathleen Weed Hi Judy, I posted an answer on your other post below ❤️
If you have had a TAVR procedure, please let me know how you made out. I will be going to Cleveland clinic. Soon as they schedule me. I have had all tests ...Read more
If you have had a TAVR procedure, please let me know how you made out. I will be going to Cleveland clinic. Soon as they schedule me. I have had all tests
Cathleen Weed Had my TAVR in August 2015. It's really quite an amazing procedure. I can answer any questions you mi ... Read more
Cathleen Weed Had my TAVR in August 2015. It's really quite an amazing procedure. I can answer any questions you might have ❤️
Judy Stokes I am open to hear all about it. From beginning to end. How long were you in icu and how long in hosp ... Read more
Judy Stokes I am open to hear all about it. From beginning to end. How long were you in icu and how long in hospital? I have copd too so I am concerned with my breathing Any info will be appreciated.
Cathleen Weed Hi Judy,
I am assuming that you were referred for TAVR because of your coexisting COPD diagnosis. ... Read more
Cathleen Weed Hi Judy,
I am assuming that you were referred for TAVR because of your coexisting COPD diagnosis. It's actually fairly common that patients having TAVR have other underlying respiratory issues which is why TAVR becomes the preferential treatment plan. Since the TAVR "invention" many patients with stenotic aortic valves and COPD are getting this type of procedure instead of open heart surgery. In fact, I think over 25% of patients getting TAVR are COPD patients. The doctors and nurses are very skilled and are very used to doing this procedure on patients with respiratory issues. They will know exactly what to do for you. TAVR is minimally invasive and they will most likely just put you in a twilight state. Even if they decide to do general anesthesia they will keep you very stable. You don't get placed on a heart lung machine or anything like that for TAVR. COPD just requires a different level of oxygen so that the brain knows you are still breathing. If you've ever had a heart catheterization then you are familiar with what TAVR will also feel like. It's very quick and they go through your femoral artery in your leg to insert the new valve. You don't feel anything. You will be in either ICU or CCU for a night following the procedure and in your case I expect that you will spend another day or two in the hospital to make sure that you are doing well with your COPD also.
I've had three open-heart surgeries in the past and TAVR was so simple compared to that. ❤️ God Bless 🙏.
TAVR is a miracle procedure that is saving many lives. We are very lucky to be alive during this time of such amazing technology.
Judy Stokes Thanks so much for sharing. I know I am in good hands. Just nervous and scared. I think when you can' ... Read more
Judy Stokes Thanks so much for sharing. I know I am in good hands. Just nervous and scared. I think when you can't breathe well it's s little scary. God bless you