Recent content by greeny47

I have had 2 OHS and started having PVC’s after the 2nd one. The electrophysiologist had me wear a heart monitor 2 weeks.,He had me start 500 mg of magnesium and stop any caffeine. They are much better now!

I was born with aortic stenosis and a bicuspid valve. At 47 I had my first OHS to fix both. 2 years later my tricuspid valve starting having problems and then 11/2 years ago I needed another OHS to repair the tricuspid valve be cause it would not close. No one can explain to me why my tricuspid...

Don’t worry about the breathing tube- they keep you medicated so when I did wake up I really wasn’t at all stressed. They woke me up to take it out and it was no big deal. You will be fine!

I had my second OHS in October for repeat aortic valve and tricuspid repair. I also was very nervous waiting and found keeping busy kept my mind of of it. Good luck!

Good luck! I just had my second OHS at 57 and 6 months later I am doing great.

I was 47 when I had my first OHS- aortic valve replacement/aneurysm repair.I got a tissue valve and nothing in my life changed after the surgery. I take an 81 mg aspirin a day- thats it.

My first OHS was 47.

Hi. I just had my 2nd OHS In October. You will need some help after surgery so it is a good idea to stay with your parents. My sisters came and each stayed a few weeks to help me. You will be surprised how fast you improve/ especially because you are so young. You won’t have much of an appetite...

So TAVR valves don’t last as long as OTHER tissue VALVES?

Good luck. Hope your recovery is easy

Hi. I had my aortic valve replaced 10/years ago and then my tricuspid valve started leaking and is now severe. my mitral valve has a mild regurgitation. I will be getting a tricuspid repair and replace aortic valve in October. My only symptoms are swelling in abdominal area and tiredness...

Thank you all for replying. I am also having my tricuspid valve repaired which is what why the surgeon wants to replace my 10 year old tissue valve so I don’t end up with another heart surgery in 3-5 years. So many tough decisions.

Hi. Just wanted to know how many people in their mid 50’s chose tissue or mechanical. My surgeon really thinks tissue Valve. Thanks

Saw the surgeon and he says he will repair the tricuspid valve and replace aortic valve as I have had it 10 years . He doesn’t want me to have to go through another surgery in 5 years. Just asking who has a tricuspid repair and has it lasted. Thanks

Hi. I had my OHS almost 10 years ago. I had my aortic valve replaced with a tissue valve and an aneurysm repaired. After my first surgery my tricuspid valve started to fail and now now I need that replaced. Has anyone else had that happen? Also has anyone who had their tricuspid replaced let me...