Surgery Timing

[MikeHeim]

Pre-Surgery Symptoms

Pre-Surgery Symptoms

Mike: A question for you. I also have a pretty rigorous exercise schedule. Can I ask what type of symptoms I should be looking out for (even if they are mild).

As far as symptoms go, I only had shortness of breath when I would go running. I was running 7:30-8:00 miles at the time, so my pace was reasonably quick. I could lift weights, swim, use an eliptical machine, hike up mountains, climb stairs, rollerblade, bike, and surf without any SOB whatsoever. However, when I went running I would get chest pains and would almost start to wheeze within a few blocks.

As far as other symptoms go, the most serious was that I woke up a couple times with nocturnal dyspnea (waking up gasping for breath). However, I had several other minor symptoms that I only know were symptoms because they went away after surgery. One of them was that I was constantly warm and would begin sweating whenever the temperature rose above about 75F. I also had an uncomfortable feeling in my lower neck that made it difficult to wear t-shirts (not a choking feeling - just uncomfortable). Hope this helps.

 

[new_onx_34]

Any update?

Any update?

Masterji,

Any update on your situation. Did you get the third opinion on timing of the surgery?

I also had reading slightly over the normal range but I took the conservative route of having surgery done sooner than later. Doctor said that I could possibly wait few month but I didn't want this thing hanging over my head given that surgery was imminent and damage from waiting could be severe.

See my thread.
http://www.valvereplacement.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22139

PM me if you want to compare stats

 

[Soilman]

Masterji,

I had nearly the same situation. Back in march, my cardio saw some enlargement on my regularly scheduled echo. For some reason I wasn't satisfied to wait anothr 6 months as he recommended. I asked for a surgical opinion. The surgeon agreed with the cardio that it wasn't quite time for surgery yet, but recommended another echo in 3 month rather than 6. Good thing too. Right after the three month echo, I found myself in surgery. They can go bad quick. My advice is either get it done now or have your cardio and surgeon monitor you VERY closely.