Recent content by CindyBain

Just prior to my surgery my husband and I planned a trip to cruise around the British Isles, which we did this July 2023. We also went out West in September. We visited Jackson, The Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Deadwood, the Medicine Wheel, Devils Tower, Crazy Horse Monument, Mt Rushmore, the...

I was surprised that an atrial clip was added during my mitral valve replacement. It is placed to prevent to blood clots going in or out of the heart. Glad to know a stroke will not stem from a clot in my heart!! I was also surprised at how badly my upper back hurt between my shoulders.

Yesterday, 1/16/23 I went for my first ECHO and follow up with my cardiologist since my surgery to replace my mitral valve on September 7, 2022. NO LEAK in my mitral valve, aorta trivial, and tricuspid not seen, EF 60%!! My Dr said I was doing fantastic, and I don't have to go back for 1...

My surgery went very well. My valve was leaking and had been repaired 17 years prior to this replacement. It is a bovine valve. I go tomorrow, the 16th of January for an ECHO and to meet with the cardiologist. I am hoping for good news. I'll post and let you know. How are you? Have you had...

I have had ECHO's that left me very sore. I am having my first since OHS on January 16, 2022. I am hoping that my new mitris resilia mitral valve is not leaking and that the ECHO itself will not be too painful.

Great idea!! This reminded me... my husband and I have signals, one hand squeeze for no, 2 for yes, and 3 for I love you. He said when I was first in ICU and before I was fully awake, he said I love you to me and I squeezed my eyes tight 3 times!! I still smile when I think of this. I have no...

I seem to have sticky tape all over me. The scar glue is starting to peel!!!

What a great thread!! I was surprised that my upper back hurts so much and so does my left underarm arm, and right jaw. The jaw was so bad, after I was home, I got permission to go to the dentist. He saw no infection, just said it is from having mouth open and the tubes during surgery. I am...

Yes, it is because I am more ready now!! In fact, I wish it was behind me and the healing had begun. I am busy though until then with a vacation and large family wedding and time passes quickly!!!

Thank you!!! I am starting to adjust and calm down a bit. I almost wish it were sooner. I don't know if this is a normal reaction or not!!

I received word on Friday, that my mitral valve replacement surgery will be September 7th. I will post a reminder a few days before as I would like for those of you who pray to please add me and my surgeon to your prayer list. I am expecting a successful outcome. I like the surgeon and feel he...

I had my cardiac cath on Thursday, they also went through my arm. I am awaiting the full results, but was told my arteries are "clear!"

Thanks I will do this...

I am having a cath tomorrow at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville. I was told they will likely go through the groin, and I have to lay still for 3-4 hours after. I will follow up on what happens with me afterward. Good luck with your procedure!