Recent content by glooney34

They do surgery while on blood thinners. From what I read, going off blood thinners results in a high percentage of strokes. Staying on them results in high percentage of blood transfusions. Anybody have thoughts? Or experience?

My surgery was 10 days ago, 8/27/14. I saw my regular cardiologist yesterday and he would not give me a clearance letter if I go off Plavix. Liability issues.

I have an Edwards Sapien XT tissue valve encased in a chrome ring. Heart surgeon said taking Plavix for 6 months was essential to avoid clots.Now my cancer surgeon wants to eliminate blood thinners before surgery.Seems risky. I have an appointment with heart surgeon in two weeks to discuss. My...

Thanks, Paleo. Some things that surprised me: The CICU RN's ranged from very good and knowledgeable to just learning, I had both.There was only one charge nurse per shift for all the cardiac patients. The step down unit was out of control-no one in charge. Laughed and talked all night. Had to...

Had the TAVR surgery on Tuesday and they sent me home on Thursday.. The surgery took less than 3 hours. They went up the femoral artery at each groin. One wire for the valve, the other to tinker with the electrical system and help position the valve.They also cut near the carotid artery. to...

Thanks, Larry for the words of encouragement. Fortunately, I have a caring wife to help me. I hope my experience is as good as yours. I leave for the hospital in an hour. Surgery tomorrow. I will post as soon as I am able. Jerry t

Thanks, joanpieroni. I'm counting on *God not giving more than I can handle. " The surgery is easier and the recovery time is shorter, but there are more complications. This is a third generation valve that has some of the problems fixed. It is a pig valve with a metal casing.

Two days until TAVR surgery. Anxiety level increases by the hour.Just sharing my feelings with a group that has been there.

Thanks, Paleo. I will post a report when I'm able

I now have a date for my TAVR surgery-Tuesday 8/26. I worry about the tubes, catheter and pain, and the procedure. Will I have any control over my post surgery situation?

Thanks, Mary. I also have cancer surgery ahead. I was concerned about the tranquilizers until my Oncologist said "you have cancer! Don't worry about getting addicted. We'll deal with any addiction after we deal with the cancer". So I'm careful, but they really help.

I was approved for TAVR surgery 11 days ago, but they have not given me a date. They have to have 3 cardio guys present and I guess the scheduling is a problem. Meanwhile, I am dealing with the worry and anxiety with low dose Ativan. Can't seem to mentally convince myself that everything will...

DebbiyA, I will post info on my TAVR. Expect to hear today that I have been approved for TAVR and a date set for the procedure.

Many of the posts complain about the pain that goes with the AVR. Is it because the pain medication is with held or the patient didn't ask for it. My TAVR is coming up soon and I worry about this issue. I have a low threshold for pain. More concerned about after surgery that the surgery.Am I...

From reading the many posts, it seems a big issue is pain after surgery. Is it because the pain medication was withheld or the patient didnt' ask for it?