Recent content by DByrner

Ah sure you're just up the road! Happy daze :). The first time I needed OHS was when I was 34 and I choose a bovine because of warifin. Then the bovine didn't last and I had to get a mechnical and with it warifin. It realy annoyed me that this drug would affect how I live my life however in...

Hi my friend Sorry to hear you are going through this difficult time. I’m 43 and had my 3rd OHS 7 weeks ago today. It was a mechanical to match the mechanical I now have on my aortic. I really recognize the fears you have as you are quite similar to mine. I actually posted a message on this...

Thanks Gail Sorry to hear that you have had to go through this 3 times also. It’s a hard slog. Really appreciate you taking the time to look up the vest. Being honest, I don’t wear it much now, it’s just too uncomfortable. I do feel my sternum getting better like before so I’m just going to...

Many thanks Chuck, Yes the warifin thing was definitely a bigger issue in my head. I bought myself a INR machine to self test and get monitored by the hospital also. Looking forward to recovering so I can get back to living life to the fullest. This group has been very helpful. best D

Hi Chuck The original decision was made in 2014 when I had endocarditis and was in hospital so it wasent something I did massive research into. The below 3 reasons directed my decision. 1) It was hoped that the valve would last about 15years - It didn’t unfortunately due to another bout of...

Haha yes very lucky indeed. Thanks again for the reply’s and for sending on such a nice link. It’s not a bad place you should definitely make the trip back :), Best

Hello and thanks for your good wishes I know it’s crazy but cats it was. This was my first OHS in 2014 where I had been feeling unwell for a few months before having to be taken to hospital. On the last day in hospital the head of infectious disease in my hospital told me it was...

Hi all I first contacted this group a few months back concerned about my 3rd OHS that came out of nowhere. I’m 43 and have had the 3 in the past 10 years going A-bovine to A-mechanical and then a Mitral cherry on top last week. This was also complimented with two bouts of endocarditis kicking...

Good to hear. I’m in for my 3rd OHS on Wednesday. My mitral this time so it’s nice to see how well it can go. Speedy recovery to you.

Thanks Eva, I’m sorry I haven’t gotten back sooner. That message has meant a lot to me so thank you. I have gotten a bit more clarity today so feel a lot happier about facing the OHS. It’s amazing what a little reassurance will do. My daughters name is Eva BTW. She’s the best :) I will keep...

Big time, I’d say I’m 99.9% having OHS but I’ll ask the questions in any case to see why it’s not a viable option…thanks again

Thanks for getting back on this vitdoc, it’s much appreciated. That’s interesting that your decompression was quick. I did a 5k yesterday so still waiting on the symptoms. From further coorspondence with the hospital they have said that they want to get ahead of this while im still healthy...

Tommy Boy, thanks so much for your kind reply. I literally had a TOE 10 days ago, had no follow-up so doorstopped the surgeons clinic today and got the news. They said it was too severe for a clamp but that it does not need to be done immediately. I was so mind numbed (and the actual surgeon...

Hello, I’m 43 years old and in 2014 had my aortic valve replaced (tissue) then again in 2020 (mechanical). I unfortunately just found out I need OHS again with my mitral valve needing replaced (mechanical). Has this happened anyone here before ?… I’ve a young family and I’m up the walls with...

Hello, I’m 43 years old and in 2014 had my aortic valve replaced (tissue) then again in 2020 (mechanical). I unfortunately just found out I need OHS again with my mitral valve needing replaced (mechanical). Has this happened anyone here before ?… I’ve a young family and I’m up the walls with...