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Delicious plateful! :)

Yikes. That's truly redunkulous! I had to go round and round about MRIs about retained epicardial pacing wires. But not the valve.

Congratulations to you, cuoricino! Keep right on healing and getting stronger!

Marsha, that's a remarkable story of how your husband came to receive that particular, cutting-edge pacemaker. It all sounds right on time, and to have so many details align to make this happen, is glorious! Congratulations and kudos to you for persevering to get him the best possible outcome...

Bizinsider, I had not been told that a new root would decrease the life of a bio valve. My root is porcine and this may help explain my own experience. Of all people, Dr. Svennson should know. Wow.

Cuoricino, I hate that you're suffering such intense symptoms and need another surgery. But wishing you super smooth sailing with your procedure and all recovery!

John, they started me on Amiodarone in the hospital and over several weeks the dose was gradually reduced. Was on it about 3 months total. I know it's an onerous drug, but my EP doctor said it's the most effective rhythm drug on the market. Best wishes to you!

Hope this took care of it, so you won't need another procedure!

FWIW, where I live, you have to wait three months before being allowed to self test.

They released you quickly! Awesome report, though I'm sorry you're still having some severe pain. Moving the water out does take a bit of time. Great to hear you're recovering well.

Buckeye, thoughts are with you! Hope you are coming along well and that your pain has lessened.

Best to you! Hope you have very smooth sailing!

Buckeye, I know the wait is stressful. Re: potential constipation, as I recall, they gave me both senna and a stool softener in the hospital. Typically, they will ensure your bowels are moving ok before they'll discharge you.

Welcome, John! Sorry for the reason that brings you here. But as you know, the good news is, they found your aneurysm and it can be fixed with surgery. Lots of us have had the repair. Hope you'll keep us posted.

Wow. Whew! That's really something!