Rachelle Booth - Heart Valve Journal

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1857 days ago

Hi All I had TAVR Oct 29. The echo I had in the hospital indicated I have new pulmonary hypertension. I didnt have it before the procedure. Has anyone had ...Read more

Hi All I had TAVR Oct 29. The echo I had in the hospital indicated I have new pulmonary hypertension. I didnt have it before the procedure. Has anyone had this happen? Thanks

Susan Lynn I left the hospital on several drugs including a beta blocker after mitral valve surgery - I think th ... Read more

Susan Lynn I left the hospital on several drugs including a beta blocker after mitral valve surgery - I think they were precautionary since I didn't have a diagnosis of hypertension. Some were discontinued in a week others months. This may just be a temporary response. Your heart has to acclimate to your valve. What is your cardiologist saying about it?

Marie Myers I Googled New Onset pulmonary hypertension after TAVR, but did not find any answers. I think that is ... Read more

Marie Myers I Googled New Onset pulmonary hypertension after TAVR, but did not find any answers. I think that is a good question for your cardiologist.

Rachelle Booth Thanks Susan and Marie. I'll definitely ask about it. The cardiologist didnt seem worried.

Rachelle Boothposted an update

1860 days ago

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Hi All 3 Weeks post TAVR and I'm doing well. I feel better but still struggle with stairs. I start rehab on Wednesday and am looking forward to building up ...Read more

Hi All 3 Weeks post TAVR and I'm doing well. I feel better but still struggle with stairs. I start rehab on Wednesday and am looking forward to building up my stamina. Thanks for all the prayers and good wishes.

Mike Roskowinski Hello Rachelle. It takes time but you will get better. I am 6 months post surgery and I am back to ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski Hello Rachelle. It takes time but you will get better. I am 6 months post surgery and I am back to doing everything I did prior to surgery. Just keep on pushing through.

Rachelle Boothposted an update

1882 days ago

Lisette Heckathorn, Adam Collins, Michelle Furest reacted to this

Stent complete. Tomorrow TAVR

Susan Lynn All the best with your TAVR, Rachelle! You've got this!

Rachelle Boothposted an update

1882 days ago

T.C. Sayles, Adam Collins reacted to this

Stent complete. Tomorrow TAVR

Rachelle Boothposted an update

1882 days ago

Shannon Gray reacted to this

Tomorrow I get a stent and Tuesday is TAVR! Here we go!

Deepak Khanka All the best RB

Michelle Furest Rachelle, I just looked at your profile. I too, had Hodgkin's but in 93. I now have severe aortic ste ... Read more

Michelle Furest Rachelle, I just looked at your profile. I too, had Hodgkin's but in 93. I now have severe aortic stenosis. I'd love to talk with you!

Rich Hahn I assume they will go through the groin for TAVR, so be very careful about squatting down for the 1st ... Read more

Rich Hahn I assume they will go through the groin for TAVR, so be very careful about squatting down for the 1st couple of weeks. I caused some bleeding at the femoral artery and had some pain for several days while it rehealed.

I had TAVR 5 weeks ago and have no restrictions on what I can do. The procedure is similar to the stents, but a little more aggressive when they move the valve into place and expand it. Expect to get woke up several times the 1st night as they take your blood pressure, do a blood draw, take your temperature, and even weigh you, so you might ask them if there is a few hours you can get some sleep without being awakened.

Rachelle Booth Michelle. I’d love to speak with you too!

Rachelle Boothposted an update

1882 days ago

Tomorrow I get a stent and Tuesday is TAVR! Here we go!

Rachelle Boothposted an update

1889 days ago

T minus 1 week to go! I'm excited to feel better. I can't wait to get on the other side of this and get active again. Thanks to everyone for the community! ...Read more

T minus 1 week to go! I'm excited to feel better. I can't wait to get on the other side of this and get active again. Thanks to everyone for the community!

Joshua Nowack Amen to that! Good luck and well wishes for an amazing and healing experience.

Meredith Bray What a great attitude! What are you looking forward to doing after surgery that you can't do now? I c ... Read more

Meredith Bray What a great attitude! What are you looking forward to doing after surgery that you can't do now? I couldn't wait to ride roller coasters again.

Lorraine Mobley Rachelle I am one day after you, and I don't know about you but this pre-surgical rollercoaster is th ... Read more

Lorraine Mobley Rachelle I am one day after you, and I don't know about you but this pre-surgical rollercoaster is the only one I ever want to ride again! I am looking forward to looking forward....

Marie Myers I wish I had more of your attitude in the days approaching my surgery! I think a positive and upbeat ... Read more

Marie Myers I wish I had more of your attitude in the days approaching my surgery! I think a positive and upbeat attitude really helps a lot. Wishing you all the best during your experience.

Rachelle Booth Thank You All! Yes, the ride to get here has been 8 years long and bumpy, but it's finally getting r ... Read more

Rachelle Booth Thank You All! Yes, the ride to get here has been 8 years long and bumpy, but it's finally getting resolved, one way or the other. I'm looking forward to walking from the parking lot to the building at work and being able to breathe. Maybe even take the stairs sometimes. I'm really, in ,y heart of hearts, hoping I can maybe even get a lot more active and drop the weight that's crept on.
I'm looking forward to not wanting to sleep all the time.
I'm looking forward to giving a speech or having a discussion without feeling breathless.
I'm REALLY looking forward to just getting on with it!

Thanks for all the support. It will be great!

Deepak Khanka All the best Rachelle.

Rachelle Booth Thanks!