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3652 days ago

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As of today, it has been one year since having OHS for mitral valve repair. I still have lingering pain in my chest on the side opposite my heart, which feels ...Read more

As of today, it has been one year since having OHS for mitral valve repair. I still have lingering pain in my chest on the side opposite my heart, which feels a bit like a pulled muscle. It is most noticeable when I reach above my head. I am sleeping better than I was six months ago, but I still don't have a lot of energy. I continue to have some random chest pains as well, but I don't notice the "gurgling" that I did in the past. If you are going through OHS this December or have recently gone through it, I wish you the best of luck and I hope you enjoy your holidays as much as you can. Lori

Bob M Lori, thank you very much for your update. We are following your footsteps...my OHS for aortic valve ... Read more

Bob M Lori, thank you very much for your update. We are following your footsteps...my OHS for aortic valve replacement was Dec 10, 2014.

Ole Bore Thanks for trailblazing. My OHS for aortic valve replacement and aneurysm repair was Dec 11th

Tammy Pilcher Best wishes, Lori!

Rob Wigley Hey Lori, yeah I can relate to the issues you write about. I'm just a little past one year from both ... Read more

Rob Wigley Hey Lori, yeah I can relate to the issues you write about. I'm just a little past one year from both Mitral and Aortic valve replacement/repairs. I feel better than before the surgery now, but didn't for many months. I thought I'd be further along, but things are progressing. It's shocking how time flies sometimes. Your question below on your gurgling issue, I can't relate to that! Sorry! But the sleep issues I had identically, and are finally better now. It's just a process that takes time, and it's different for everyone, it seems. I hope you continue to improve and more rapidly!

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3841 days ago

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I am now just a few days short of being six months post-op. I still have soreness in my chest - not horrible pain, but a noticeable soreness. I am wondering ...Read more

I am now just a few days short of being six months post-op. I still have soreness in my chest - not horrible pain, but a noticeable soreness. I am wondering if this pain will go away or if I will always feel it. I'm still waiting for that boost of energy that everyone told me that I would have. The claims that "You'll feel so much better" really didn't materialize for me. I feel about the same as I did prior to surgery. I still have some insomnia, but I've learned to cope with it. I no longer stare at the ceiling and feel sorry for myself, hoping for sleep. I now get up and do something until I feel sleepy. I have been able to get about six solid hours of sleep per night this way, whereas before I would wake up about every two hours and I would have trouble getting back to sleep. I have had some random chest pains as well - they come on suddenly and then go away in a few minutes. I have also noticed a "gurgling" feeling in the area of my heart at times. I am wondering if anyone else has experienced this.

Joseph Ballett Not sure i am just 6 weeks out.

Lori Wayposted a journal

3965 days ago

I would like to hear from anyone who has had mitral valve surgery. I had surgery in December of 2013 and have yet to meet anyone "in the flesh" who has had ...Read more

I would like to hear from anyone who has had mitral valve surgery. I had surgery in December of 2013 and have yet to meet anyone "in the flesh" who has had this type of surgery. My brother also has mitral valve prolapse and I would be interested in hearing from MVP patients as well. Thanks for responding, Lori