Recent content by davidh

Here's one for the books.... I'm about 3 wks post op for aortic valve repl. bovine. Had a few issues with PAC's and low pulse rate which seem a little better today. Well how about this. I love my green tea fraps from starbucks and have tested this over the last few days. My pulse will be normal...

I am about 2 weeks post op. Incision was make thru right side. Just wonder about removal of Strips, do you guys remove them or just let them come off in shower. My are still pretty well attached. Thx Dave

Hey Shellbell, I am about 2 wks post op and find over the last few days I am able to turn slightly to one side. Hate sleeping on my back but I just use a bunch of pllows. Good luck Dave

Just wondering about the use of Oxycodone for pain management. I'm a little scared of the Oxy,, seen too many people misuse and was trying to be conservative in my usage. I was given 50 .5's when I left the hospital and have only used half of them my family suggests that I should use them if...

Dick and Canon, Thank you very much for your answers. I have talked with a Cardiologist associated with the one who did the procedure on me and he suggested that I take Magnesium and that they were possibly PVCs. I am going to try this advice and then call my Main Cardiologist tomorrow. Thanks...

(This is in regards to my introduction here and my heart feels like it's all over the place at times, little concerned, it seems to be getting worse rather than better. Not sure the next step for me, please read on if you have the time, much appreciated) Hello there Forum, thank you for having...