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Had my first AVR due to stenosis 4 years ago. Two years into that I got endocarditis. It caused damage to the replacement valve etc and the used a Homograph cadaver valve and root to repair the damage. But here I am still kickin' Our Heart Doctors and staffs are just incredible people! I can't...

I had my second OHS to replace my aortic valve destroyed by endocarditis. It trash the root also. They used a cadaver root and valve called a homograph. It's been pumping away for two years and my docs say I have a normal life expectancy! Good Luck my Man! Take it as it comes and trust your...

Trust the Docs! These heart guys today know so much it's scary! I had my first OHS in 2008. It was an Aortic valve replacement using a Bovine tissue valve. I was fine w/ no complications for two years. I then contracted endocarditis and it went untreated for at least 1 moth due to me thinking it...

I would think, the more frequent tests would be a good thing as far as catching problems early.

Well, like most OHS patients, warnings about endocarditis went in one ear and out the other. But of course I had to be attacked a "Rare" Strep Mitis bug that almost did me in! This past December I thought I had the flu. The symptoms are almost identical. The thing is that for valve replacement...

You are much proof that no matter how rough we had it, someone else had it rougher; allot rougher! I just had my second OHS due Endocarditis tearing up my first Aortic Bovine tissue replacement. It was tougher but you just put it in perspective! Good Luck! and take care.

By now you should be recovering. I wish you only the best! Breathe! Use the inspirometer! Get a recliner. it will help you get up and down. Do what they tell you! You've been through the worst now make the best out of it!

Best Wishes Irish! My OHS was in Febuary on Friday the 13th! Talk about tempting fate! But I'm fine, I feel great and it wasn't as bad as advertised. Hang in there and have faith in your doctors. I sincerely hope they solve the bleeding issue! You will be OK. I just know it!

I have a bump on my sternum 4 months post op. it is 2-3 inches from the top and about 1/4 " high and1/2 " round. It doesn't hurt. I wonder if I ever over did it? I've never had sudden pain nor did I lift anything heavy for at least 8 weeks after OHS. My scar seems to be healing nicely and I feel...

WOW! Filing for divorce the day of your surgery. Whew! Meaner than a junk yard dog!. At first I got angry and wanted to bad mouth her but after my OHS I've become less prone to wish others ill or get angry period. I'm just sorry for you and her. She obviously is suffering from something or she...

Resperation tube no big deal! Resperation tube no big deal! I expected to wake up w/ a huge thing in my throat that I could see looming above my face and filling my throat and suffocating me. When I woke up I could not even see the tube as it was off to the side and then angled down totally...

Got back in the saddle yesterday, in fact. Life is good! It's cool that I didn't have to do much work either! My caregiver took good care of me

My wife calls me a Carrie Nation Health Nut. I quit smoking over 30 years ago. I eat well now and I exercise (walked 6 miles today). My AVR was 6 weeks ago. I could quote platitudes galore to no avail, but the bottom line is that without our health we have nothing!. I am so very grateful that I...

I Just had my follow-up w/ my cardiologist and my EKG was perfect as was his scope listen of my heartbeat and lungs. He gave a clean bill of health!. 5 weeks after surgery, so all is well. My weight is good according to the doctor.

I would imagine that men have few problems dealing w/ the scars. Whereas women might be upset at the appearance of an OHS scar. Notice how I do not claim to know anything for sure about women. I'm 62 and have learned less and less about women as time goes on. The scar on my left calf is gnarly...

I went from 162 to 152 in the weeks after surgery. Since then I've put back on 9 lbs. Kinda nice to just shove it in w/o worrying about putting too much weight back on. I'm almost back to 162 and figure I should go for 165. I know as I exercise more I might even put on some muscle! I'm working...

Good Luck Deogloria!. I believe Dolphins are signs of good luck and i saw 5 today while at the marina. Knocking on wood doesn't hurt either! I'm 62 and I had OHS to replace my aortic valve and everything came out great! You have 6 kids so don't worry. You can't get out of here that easy! If I...

Take a Chill Pill Dude! Take a Chill Pill Dude! Easy for me to say. I'll be thinking about you and wishing you the best1

My Sternotomy scar is 9 3/4" and the Donor graft site is 9" ( Ihad a single bypass. The Hernia operation one week later is 4". Does that count?

Thx Blanche... Thx Blanche... The dental work is to put on a crown that has been fitted etc so there will be little or no invasive work done. I'm taking the antibiotic anyway.