Recent content by Ajad2523

Hi Mom2izzy: You are recovering good, nice to hear that. Today I'm 1 month post-op and I just drove a short distance, as per surgeon's instruction, for the first time. I must admit I was scare to drive; however, I made it :). What type of surgery did you had? I'm still using the supporting...

Hi Camgoug: Check out this site for more details about the study that's been done on On-X mechanical valves http://www.onxlti.com/heart-valves/low-anticoagulation-study/ Take care

Hi Fundy: You are absolutely right! It is muscle pain that I used to feel, more like muscle spam running from my neck down to my shoulders. Thank God the pain is almost gone. I'm eating much better now, eventhough I get full quick but I eat 6 small meals during the day, I figure is a good way...

Hi Eva: I dis called the doctor and he said to wait until the recovery period is over, which is 6 to 8 weeks. I'm feeling much better now, I'm glad I waited :). I discovered that the pain neck and shoulder is due to gases because when I burp I feel much better. I'm taking Ibuprofen which is an...

Hi Lynlw: Amazingly, I started feeling better. The muscle knot I had in neck and shoulder was due to gas. I discovered this a few days ago when I was having the pain and I started to pad my back burping almost immediatelyand causing the pain to ease. After this discovery, I started pading my...

Hi Vadim: Your surgery is soon to come and I will keep you in my prayers. I see you are trying to decide about which valve to use or have doubt about it. I will share my experience with you. I recently had an OHS and I decided to use the On-X mechanical valve because, according to my surgeon...

I'm new to this site. I never met Rich; however, I will keep him in my prayers :angel:

You are absolutely right. My cardiologist and nurse are monitoring my PT/INR and they gave me a list of food I should avoid and in that it includes avoiding green vegetables which are rich in vitamin K. Thanks for you remark about vitamin K for those of us on blood thinner :) Mitral stenosis...

Hi Mom2izzy: I believe it all depends on your first visit to your surgeon after the surgery. I had a good outcome, not to brag about it, my recovery is pretty smooth except for neck and shoulder pain. I had an appointment with my surgeon 3 weeks post-op and he said that everything is looking...

Hi Paulkwk: I did strenuous exercise by July 4, 2009 and a day later I discovered that I had mitral stenosis because of chest pain and a trip to the ER. After running many test the doctors decided to repair the mitral valve in Dec. 2009 and had no more chest pain afterward. Around Dec. 2010, I...

Hi Ovie: I'm experiencing neck and shoulder pain and surprisingly I was told by my PCP/cardiologist that I could take Tylenol or Ibuprophen for pain. I'm almost 4 weeks post-op from an aortic valve replacement with an On-X mechanical valve (Aortic regurgitation). I was afraid to take Ibuprophen...

Hi Gary: Wish you the best of luck. Take care

Hi Eva: Thanks for your reply, I guess I will mention that to my doctor the next time I visit him. My recovery had been smooth, the only problem is the pain in neck and shoulder when I swallow :( , hopefully I will recover soon. I will keep you posted. Thanks again :)

Hi LL_beanie: Hope everything is good for you. I had just one OHS and I'm praying not to have anymore. I know the recovery period is not easy and my heart is with you. Aortic valve replacement (On-x) Surgery February 14, 2012

Hi John: After my surgery I was told to take pre-natal vitamins, but now that you mentioned this I will look into that. Will let you know if pre-natals are ok for us. Take care