Hello Community, it's been awhile. When I had my successful AVR back in 2016, I thought I was done with surgery. Nope....On July 10 I will be having a Carotid ...Read more
Hello Community, it's been awhile. When I had my successful AVR back in 2016, I thought I was done with surgery. Nope....On July 10 I will be having a Carotid Endarterectomy. You'd think that after my AVR, nothing would scare me, wrong again, lol! I was wondering if anyone here in the community has had this surgery, and what your experiences were? Any input is greatly appreciated!
Marie Myers So sorry you have to go through another surgery. I have not had a carotid surgery, but it is much le ... Read more
Marie Myers So sorry you have to go through another surgery. I have not had a carotid surgery, but it is much less invasive than what you have already been through. It is usually just an overnight stay. Wishing you a swift recovery!
PATRICIA BIJAS Thank you Marie, I appreciate it! I will post after the surgery with good news, God willing.
Fred Lopez Wow sorry to hear this. I have my surgery on July 10th as well for my bicuspid. God speed to both of ... Read more
Fred Lopez Wow sorry to hear this. I have my surgery on July 10th as well for my bicuspid. God speed to both of us.
Saw the Electrophysiologists today regarding 104 heart rate. Wearing a 24 hour Holter moniter now, having my first Echo next month since the OHS. I got the ...Read more
Saw the Electrophysiologists today regarding 104 heart rate. Wearing a 24 hour Holter moniter now, having my first Echo next month since the OHS. I got the first glimmer of hope, they tell me that if these tests show nothing, then this is just who/what my heart is...that's what I've been trying to make them understand, lol!
Three months out this coming Friday, can't believe how fast the time has flown since the surgery! I Still dealing with a rapid heart beat, have seen a few postings ...Read more
Three months out this coming Friday, can't believe how fast the time has flown since the surgery! I Still dealing with a rapid heart beat, have seen a few postings on here dealing with the same issue. I am going to try natural methods for now as opposed to pharmaceutical to try and slow it down. Walked 2 miles today, that was awesome! Still having those crazy "sternum shifts/crunching....how long does that go on? Is this my new "normal"?
Patti Talbot 6 weeks out with a high heart rate also. Is your dr concerned? Mine is not at all - says its adrenali ... Read more
Patti Talbot 6 weeks out with a high heart rate also. Is your dr concerned? Mine is not at all - says its adrenalin from the trauma to the body that is causing it. I'm so frustrated and wish it would return to the 62 I walked in to surgery with!
Denise Campbell Hi Patti. How high is your heart rate. I'm on metoprolol for the same issue. Mine was above 10 ... Read more
Denise Campbell Hi Patti. How high is your heart rate. I'm on metoprolol for the same issue. Mine was above 100 all the time after surgery.
Patti Talbot Yes Denise - high 90s and low 100s with the metropolol. I want so badly to reduce/end this medicine a ... Read more
Patti Talbot Yes Denise - high 90s and low 100s with the metropolol. I want so badly to reduce/end this medicine and my cardio says it will happen - but when??!!
PATRICIA BIJAS Hi guys. my heart rate has been 100-104 for the past few years. My Doctors are very concerned about i ... Read more
PATRICIA BIJAS Hi guys. my heart rate has been 100-104 for the past few years. My Doctors are very concerned about it, adding to my already high stress level...trying to go the natural way with Hawthorne, will be starting that this week.
Well, received my surgery date for the AVR. It is Friday, February 19th. Now it is "real". I had such an anxiety attack after my phone call with the scheduler, ...Read more
Well, received my surgery date for the AVR. It is Friday, February 19th. Now it is "real". I had such an anxiety attack after my phone call with the scheduler, I almost called 911, thinking I actually was having a heart attack. I realize it will be an emotional roller coaster between now and after the surgery, just want it to be over!
John Murray You've just complete one of the hardest steps for a patient. Good job in getting through it! It was ... Read more
John Murray You've just complete one of the hardest steps for a patient. Good job in getting through it! It was the hardest thing for me to do. Positive thoughts and prayers being sent your way.
Beth Kelly So true! Think about two weeks down the road and just go through the motions now I know that is eas ... Read more
Beth Kelly So true! Think about two weeks down the road and just go through the motions now I know that is easier said than done. May the Holy Spirit surround you and keep you.
Adam Pick Step by step... I remember those feelings of anxiety and fear. Just take it step by step... 2/19 is g ... Read more
Adam Pick Step by step... I remember those feelings of anxiety and fear. Just take it step by step... 2/19 is going to be a great day!
PATRICIA BIJAS Thank you all, God Bless all of you for being here for me!
Wanda Mroz You'll be on the other side before you know it... It's normal to be scared and nervous. Lord knows I ... Read more
Wanda Mroz You'll be on the other side before you know it... It's normal to be scared and nervous. Lord knows I was. Keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.
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