Kieran Parsons - Heart Valve Journal

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1868 days ago

For anyone with a loud mechanical valve - any tips on how to muffle the sound so it's not so obvious to others?

Jeffrey Dyer Foam insulation? 🤣

Herman Kanter I had my aortic valve replaced with the ON-X mechanical valve 7 weeks ago. I have been trying differ ... Read more

Herman Kanter I had my aortic valve replaced with the ON-X mechanical valve 7 weeks ago. I have been trying different body postures and layers of extra clothing.

Kieran Parsons Any luck?

Herman Kanter I am not sure. It seems like younger people in the room sometimes heat the ticking sound and I just ... Read more

Herman Kanter I am not sure. It seems like younger people in the room sometimes heat the ticking sound and I just decided that I am not going to mention this.

Bradley Dunn My best advice would be to keep your mind active. It is stressful at times. However, at 15 months I r ... Read more

Bradley Dunn My best advice would be to keep your mind active. It is stressful at times. However, at 15 months I rarely think about it anymore. I do hear it. It is always there. However, during work, sports or whatever; I don't hear it unless I think about it. An active mind is a quiet mind!

Kieran Parsonsposted a journal

1925 days ago

Joe Tarango, Tim Saint , Rose Madura and 6 others reacted to this

Hi all, surgery went well and I'm now the owner of a new aortic root and a mechanical valve! The first few days in ICU were tricky at times but you really do ...Read more

Hi all, surgery went well and I'm now the owner of a new aortic root and a mechanical valve! The first few days in ICU were tricky at times but you really do improve a little bit each day. The surgeon, his team and the nursing staff were amazing and they helped a lot with my wellbeing and supported and informed my family. Recovery is definitely a day by day process but there are little victories in each step. I start rehab next week which I'm looking forward to and looking forward to getting back to life. Thanks for the support - Kieran.

Tim Saint I'm glad it went well Kieran. Hardest bit is now behind you. Once you get your inr sorted and sternum ... Read more

Tim Saint I'm glad it went well Kieran. Hardest bit is now behind you. Once you get your inr sorted and sternum healed you'll be back in the game. Hope you're recovery continues to go well. All the best.

Marie Myers Welcome to recovery! Glad to hear things went well.

Rob Scilingo Woot woot Kieran. You are now part of the post open heart surgery club. I will be thinking about yo ... Read more

Rob Scilingo Woot woot Kieran. You are now part of the post open heart surgery club. I will be thinking about you and your recovery. Be kind to yourself. Push yourself but don't punish yourself. It all gets better from here my friend.

Deepak Khanka Kieran, You are right in saying each day you will take a step forward and there will be ups and downs ... Read more

Deepak Khanka Kieran, You are right in saying each day you will take a step forward and there will be ups and downs. I felt abit poorly in week 3 into week 4. Just generally unwell as compared to week 2

Deepak Khanka But after my research I realised it was common to feel that way I.e good in week 1,2 and then it goes ... Read more

Deepak Khanka But after my research I realised it was common to feel that way I.e good in week 1,2 and then it goes down week 3 /4 and comes back to normal in few days

Joy Vera Welcome to the recovery side, Kieran. You're on your way to getting back to life!

Susan Lynn Thanks for the update, Kieran. You'll see dramatic improvement in the next few weeks. You're goin ... Read more

Susan Lynn Thanks for the update, Kieran. You'll see dramatic improvement in the next few weeks. You're going to love rehab! All the best!

Carmel Power Kieran, I had my operation in Melbourne, Australia. I was at the Epworth; where did you have your sur ... Read more

Carmel Power Kieran, I had my operation in Melbourne, Australia. I was at the Epworth; where did you have your surgery?

Kieran Parsonsposted a journal

1944 days ago

Bradley Dunn reacted to this

9 days until OHS in Melbourne, Australia. Sometimes I just feel like hitting fast forward, life is strange sometimes.

Susan Lynn Kieran - I know how you feel - the last days of waiting are the absolute worst. But, you're mentally ... Read more

Susan Lynn Kieran - I know how you feel - the last days of waiting are the absolute worst. But, you're mentally prepared for what's ahead - ready to just get it done. You will look forward to that day and know that better days await you after surgery. Hang in there! We're with you!

Marie Myers You can do it! Wishing you a smooth trip through surgery and recovery.

Tim Saint G'day Kieran, I have had 3 ohs in Adelaide over the years & transcatheter repair of paravalular aorti ... Read more

Tim Saint G'day Kieran, I have had 3 ohs in Adelaide over the years & transcatheter repair of paravalular aortic leak a couple of weeks ago. What procedure are you having? No doubt you will have world class surgical treatment in Melbourne.

Kieran Parsons Aortic valve repair/replacement and same for the root - over 5 cms! My surgeon is Peter Skillington. ... Read more

Kieran Parsons Aortic valve repair/replacement and same for the root - over 5 cms! My surgeon is Peter Skillington. I feel pretty confident about the team. Any tips?

Tim Saint Do your research on replacement valves if yours can't be repaired. Try and find some peace prior to y ... Read more

Tim Saint Do your research on replacement valves if yours can't be repaired. Try and find some peace prior to your surgery in that your team are highly skilled and your future health will be greatly enhanced once you recover from the surgery. Comfy recliner for those first days home for sleep and someone to bring you decent tucker whilst in hospital. All the best, hope they can successfully repair your valve and you have a complication free recovery. Let us know how you get on.