Recent content by Maria

Thanks so much, Greg! Good to know.

Thank you, everyone, for your thoughtful responses and suggestions! I'll keep you posted. ~Maria

Thanks, Freddie -- I need to learn to calm myself, too!

Bina, he's such an ox (in a good way!) that it doesn't even make him sleepy. His chest really starts hurting after a few hours without it, though.

Since he takes it only once a day, I assume (though one should never assume!) that his Meto is the extended-release version. I'll find out soon (as we have an appointment with his cardiologist next week). I'm wondering if the night sweats might also be from Tylenol 3, which he still takes every...

My husband takes Metoprolol. Lo and behold, he has terrible dreams, an upset stomach, and heart discomfort at night. He takes it in the morning when he wakes up. Another member suggested that he take it at night if his doctors allow it. Think that'd help with all the side effects? ~Maria

Thanks for the input, Al. We actually bought him a recliner that sits right beside our bed. Most nights, he starts out in the bed, gets uncomfortable or wakes up drenched from night sweats, and spends the rest of the night in the recliner. It's been a Godsend! I think I need to learn more about...

Thanks for the recommendation, Gregory! He takes his beta blocker (metoprolol) in the mornings. How exactly does it help you at nighttime -- does it keep your heart calmer? I'd love to know! ~Maria

Thanks, Bob, Gregory & Greg -- it really helps to hear first-hand that others have been through post-surgical symptoms so similar. I think your advice about a counselor is a good one! He's a "tough guy" though, so it's hard to convince him of such . . .

Thank you, Kim! Good to know about the side-sleeping pain. He was a body builder, so his surgeon said he had to cut through a lot of muscle too, which makes him even more pain than normal. I appreciate your advice! ~Maria

Hi Everyone, For those of you who were aware of my husband's leaking incision, it's all better now! Either time or his antibiotics cleared everything up. Thank the Lord. The most troubling post-surgery issue now is sleeplessness (for both of us) and -- more worrisome -- panic attacks. Last...

Thanks, Bina! Sounds like you experienced the same thing my husband is going through now. And that's how they're treating his, too (plus the antibiotics). How long did it take your incision to stop leaking? ~Maria

Hi Everyone, Thanks for your input! We've showed the leaking incision to three doctors now, and they all say it's doing just fine. There is a seroma under the skin that's leaking, and the fluid is not harmful or indicative of infection. However, because a tiny hole at the top of the incision...

Hi, Everyone -- My name's Maria. I'm new to the forum, but I think I've read about half of the posts on here over the past few weeks! :) My husband Bill had surgery 2 and a half weeks ago to fix an aortic aneurysm. It was a success, and the surgeon at Mass General Hospital patched his aorta up...