Recent content by a67emmamom

Hi All, I have been part of a cardiac rehab group for the past six weeks. Last week I wasn't allowed to exercise because I felt dizzy and my heart rate was high before exercising. 125 BPM. The rehab sent me to see one of their cardiologists the next morning and he ordered an echo. I met with...

I had the same worrisome stitch sticking out at the very top of my incision too. It snagged on everything and I was afraid to tug on it. At the four week check up the doctor said it would dissolve on it's own, and around the five week point it simply fell away in the shower. At eight weeks now...

First, I am grateful for the replies and support, it has really made what I perceive to be a somewhat bleak situation so much better. Not to sound melodramatic, I do have many, many things to be thankful for. I woke up from my surgery, with a repair instead of the replacement I was prepared for...

Thank you all again for your responses. I see my GP tomorrow morning at eight. I did take my daughter to day camp today, and then sat in my truck and cried! She had fun, and I went home and slept uninterrupted for five hours. I am trying to count my many blessings as well, I DID wake up from a...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I moved seven hundred miles away from my family for a job! They were all here during and after the surgery, but eventually had to return home. Friends are trying to help, but I don't know what to tell them to do! At times I just want to be left alone. My daughter...

Ok gang, I am seven weeks out from my mitral valve repair. Still feeling pain in my chest and back, still sleeping on my back. I am thinking I am experiencing symptoms of depression, and not real sure what to do, or who to see. I last saw my surgeon at the six week mark, not scheduled to see...

Hello everyone. I am now five weeks out from my OHS and still surprised by the recovery process! Beginning to feel like "myself" again, but still weepy and withdrawn at times. Got the ok to drive short distances and want to recommend to all those little fake sheepskin seatbelt huggies. What a...

Home Home Made it home yesterday from the Mayo. They were able to repair my valve, great news. Very sore and tired, glad to be here.

Hi everyone. Made it home from Mayo in JAX after my April 28th mitral valve OHS. They were able to save my valve and repair it. Tired, sore, not thinking clearly yet, but glad to be here.

Thanks again off to surgery in the morning! Thanks again off to surgery in the morning! Thanks you all for your support, will be reporting to Mayo at 5:45 in the morning. Looking forward to sharing my story "on the other side of this mountain"!

Thank you all Thank you all for the informative posts. I almost wish I had been whisked away for surgery as soon as the TEE showed how serious the problem was. The waiting in anticipation has been maddening! Have read through posts and "stickies" all day. What a wonderful forum. One question I...

Recently diagnosed at 42 years old with MVP with severe regurgitation. I thought I was just getting older, and slowing down naturally. Shortness of breath and fatigue is horrible. Scheduled for an attempted repair or replacement at Mayo in Jacksonville, April 28th. I am VERY anxious and having...