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Hello to all my old friends, It's been a while since I've been on the site, but I think of all of you often. I had my bi-cuspid aortic valve replaced in March 2009. I've been doing well. I have really struggled with weight for many years. After surgery I went from 220 lbs. to 180 lbs. This is...

Hello my friends, I've not been on in ages. My husband and father-in-law recently passed away with pancreatic cancer within a few months of one another, so it's been a crazy year. In 2009, I had my aortic valve replaced and the Bentall procedure done for an aneurism. My checkups and...

I can not get my INR in check....it is either too low or too high. This past week it was 5.2 so I am off Friday, Sat and Sunday. I then begin a 2,4,2 series and re-check in one week from Monday. Does this ever become normal? I do nothing differently each week. I had a couple of margaritas and...

Hello all, I was taking Alli for weight loss before heart surgery and want to begin it again. I like it because it does not affect the nervus system....it is not one that is bad for the heart. Alli just blocks fat absorbtion. Has anyone been on Alli since heart surgery and if so, is it okay to...

I have a question....if you are on coumadin does that mean you can no longer have alcohol. When I say alcohol, I mean a glass or two of wine with girlfriends, an occassional margarita when having mexican food. I am fixing to have a weekend away with ole' highschool girlfriends, and it would be...

Hello all, Well I went in for my first echo post op (3 months June 10) and my cardiologist says I have a great valve doing what it needs to be doing and a beautiful heart. I was so scared because I dreamed last night that my 19 year old daughter drove me to the cardiologist on her bicycle and...

Hello all, I went to get my hair cut today and my hairdresser noticed I have a small spot on the back of my head where it's gone bald. She had a long name for it but said it's common and stress can cause it. She said she sees it alot in college students, esp. during final exam time. Did any of...

Hello all, Well I was 8 wks. post op yesterday and have a question? When exactly do you begin to feel good? I don't really feel much different than what I did pre-surgery. I still get winded when I walk up the stairs. I can't sleep at night and toss and turn and then feel I need to sleep all...

Hello all, I've been getting my blood tested at my cardio's office since the first week after my surgery. I really don't want to do the long drive each week, so my neurologist office has agreed to do my testing. I love my neuro as well. In the beginning the cardio put me on warfarin. Today I...

I was just put on Coreg yesterday to lower my BP and slow my pulse. It made me feel really bad. I woke up this morning feeling l like I was going to explode from my throat all the way to the top of my scalp. It finally went away but terrified me. Anyone on this med?

Every since surgery, my blood pressure has fluctuated. When I went for my checkup last week it was high. He said my body is so used not being able to flow due to all the damage, that being high was not abnormal and we could take care of it. They changed my meds from Avapro to Avalide (has a...

Ok, I will be 5 weeks post op next Tuesday. I had my doctor visit last week and everything was great both cardio and pulmonary related. Yesterday, I unloaded the dishwasher, prepared a small dinner, and washed a few dishes. By the end of that adventure, I was totally wiped out. Should I still...

I will probably have a med alert bracelet made not that I am on coumadin and now that I have a pacemeker. What is the best wording for the bracelet as far as one being on coumadin and I guess having the pacemaker. I assume you don't have anything on it for aortic valve replacement.

I had my first visit with cardiologist and pulmonologist post surgery and all of my news was perfect. Echo was beautiful Chest/Lungs Scans were perfect Pacemaker was tested by Boston Scientific while in office and they were able to turn it down (voltage) and everything was firing perfectly...

I just thought I'd share a cute story. Since I've been home, my cat has not left my side. She follows me everywhere. At night she lays right next to me and tries to "purr" me to healing. She's always been close to everyone else in the house and would most times find one of the kids or hubby to...

I am 4 weeks post op on Tuesday, but feel worse this week than I have the last three weeks. I was outside walking and actually feeling lots better until this week. My energy is zilch and I feel somewhat depressed. I am really trying not to feel this way. I am not on any meds except the...

Is there any fruit that one must stay away from while on Coumadin? I'm not really wanting much to eat right now, but fruit and some of the fruit shakes are sounding good. I know this is probably a dumb question, but I'm learning.

Hello all, All of my incisions are beginning to itch like mad. My sternum incision feels somewhat numb but itches as well. I called doc and they said nothing on it for 6 wks. besides cleaning with soap and water. I am beginning to do my own thing. I can't stand material being on me and it...

I would love to hear from those who have done the cardio rehab. I just spoke to my hospital today and will be taking a visit next week to check it all out. I am determined I will get to feeling good and I'm going to work like mad to get there. I like the whole team approach, especially the...

I have been trying to walk outside in the evenings. I am only able to go just a little over 100 yards when walking. It isn't my heart that is bothering me, but my legs feel like jello and they just give out. Is this normal??? 14 days post op!