Timothy Stoner - Heart Valve Journal

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986 days ago

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One week ago I enrolled in the ProAct 10A Study. The study includes Warfarin and Eliquis for the On-X aortic valve. I got randomized to Eliquis. Hopefully my ...Read more

One week ago I enrolled in the ProAct 10A Study. The study includes Warfarin and Eliquis for the On-X aortic valve. I got randomized to Eliquis. Hopefully my participation will help those in the long term without having to be on warfarin.

Rose Madura A true heart warrior!

Mike Tirrell Awesome, best of luck and thank you

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1075 days ago

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Today I had my 1-month post-op appointment with my surgeon. I'm blessed to have had the outcome I did and quick recovery. I hope this is a great year for everyone ...Read more

Today I had my 1-month post-op appointment with my surgeon. I'm blessed to have had the outcome I did and quick recovery. I hope this is a great year for everyone on this site. I'm grateful for all the support before and after my surgery. God Bless you all.

Happy one month anniversary Timothy. So glad to hear your recovery is going well. Hope this year will ... Read more

Happy one month anniversary Timothy. So glad to hear your recovery is going well. Hope this year will be great for all of us. This site is an amazing place for support and I’m also grateful for it. Continued good health and recovery, God bless you 🙏❤️

Rose Madura So glad you are doing well.

Ginny Turner Great update! Wishing you continued good health, Timothy.

George Gardopee Tim: it’s good to hear you are recovering well. I hope the shortness of breath you initially report ... Read more

George Gardopee Tim: it’s good to hear you are recovering well. I hope the shortness of breath you initially reported is abating.

Deena Z Yay, Timothy. Congrats! Best feeling ever!!!

Paul Lechiaro I am about 3 weeks ahead of you. Congrats and glad you are doing well Tim!

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1100 days ago

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I was discharged today. I had my ohs last Wednesday. I’m walking but I do get shortness of breath. Dr. Macheers at st Joseph’s/Emory has been doing cardiac ...Read more

I was discharged today. I had my ohs last Wednesday. I’m walking but I do get shortness of breath. Dr. Macheers at st Joseph’s/Emory has been doing cardiac surgeries for over 31 years and I have complete faith in this institution .

George Gardopee Tim : I also was a little short of breath after surgery (and I was not before surgery) when walking, ... Read more

George Gardopee Tim : I also was a little short of breath after surgery (and I was not before surgery) when walking, especially uphill. It was noticeable for the first two weeks or so after but is progressively less so - I’m now a little over three weeks post-surgery. I suspect it has to do with the way they collapse your lungs during the procedure. It may take a bit to get everything working again. I’m 69 and not in particularly good shape.

Ginny Turner Congratulations on your discharge, Tim! I hope your recovery continues smoothly and you feel better e ... Read more

Ginny Turner Congratulations on your discharge, Tim! I hope your recovery continues smoothly and you feel better each day. Thanks for the encouraging post.

Deena Z Congrats, Timothy. You will get stronger every day and will see major progress over the next two wee ... Read more

Deena Z Congrats, Timothy. You will get stronger every day and will see major progress over the next two weeks. Take it easy on stairs and hold your heart pillow close to your chest when you sneeze. All downhill from here on.

Paul Lechiaro Congrats Tim. You will feel better each week that goes by, Shortness of breath I had too. It will go ... Read more

Paul Lechiaro Congrats Tim. You will feel better each week that goes by, Shortness of breath I had too. It will go away as you start walking more.

Timothy Stoner Thanks everyone. I’m glad there are people out there who care. It’s good to hear from you.

Jeanne Hay Congratulations Tim, you are encouragement for me, with surgery for mitral and tricuspid valve repair ... Read more

Jeanne Hay Congratulations Tim, you are encouragement for me, with surgery for mitral and tricuspid valve repair or replacement on 12/21. Everyone here gives me hope and comfort. I wish the very very best for you, always.

Thomas Brusstar Tim, every big surgery like this involves blood loss, and they like to avoid just transfusing blood a ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar Tim, every big surgery like this involves blood loss, and they like to avoid just transfusing blood all the time. So they let you get pretty low on hemoglobin, rather than add the risk of transfusion. So I was 9 instead of 15 or 16 on hemoglobin. That explains weakness/ fatigue. Your body will replace hemoglobin quickly, so within a few weeks you'll be back to normal. Good luck, but be patient. Lots of protein and iron in the diet now!

Timothy Stonerposted an update

1107 days ago

I'm at ease with the on-x aortic valve. My surgery is upcoming, I'm dizzy from the severe stenosis. I keep reading about Ross procedure, which is fascinating, ...Read more

I'm at ease with the on-x aortic valve. My surgery is upcoming, I'm dizzy from the severe stenosis. I keep reading about Ross procedure, which is fascinating, but time is not on my side plus it's not widely performed by surgeons. I'm 39 years old in good shape. I asked my surgeon about minimally invasive procedure (not opening up the whole sternum) and he told me that there is more risk and if I want the safest way is to open the sternum. I'm really worried since I have ocular myasthenia gravis, which is well controlled. I'm Just worried about after the operation and how weak I will be after all the anesthesia and pain meds. Any thoughts? Thanks everyone

Marie Myers I definitely felt weak and tired for 2-3 weeks after my surgery. Part of it stems from the anemia cau ... Read more

Marie Myers I definitely felt weak and tired for 2-3 weeks after my surgery. Part of it stems from the anemia caused by blood loss, and some from the effects of surgery itself. If you have the history of ocular myasthenia graves, I know anesthesia will be very careful with the muscle relaxants they use during surgery, as you may have a greater effect from them in the first 24 hours post surgery. I would say to expect to take a lot of naps, and pace yourself as to how your body feels. I needed a shower chair to sit on for a few days after my surgery, and my husband was very helpful with meal preparation. Having someone to help you for 2 weeks is a good idea, I think. Wishing you all the best!

Timothy Stoner Thank you for your response as it will help me greatly. Tim

Martin Smith Hello Timothy! Wish there was a surefire way to avoid the pre-operation anxiety. Some ideas: attend ... Read more

Martin Smith Hello Timothy! Wish there was a surefire way to avoid the pre-operation anxiety. Some ideas: attend to the data that is heavily weighted in favour of successful outcomes. Avoid dwelling on the other very rare and unlikely outcomes. Discuss your feelings with people you're closest to. This can be a good time to remind loved ones how you feel about them. I found those gestures made me feel lighte when I was finally wheeled into surgery. Make plans and put time aside to accommodate possible post-op fatigue. Extended fatigue may not prove to be an issue, but if it is, you're ready to deal with it. Looking forward to hearing how your operation was a success and the healing process well underway. Best wishes!

Timothy Stoner Thank you, Martin. I'm at ease and ready for my heart to be back to normal as it can be.