Recent content by Jen

Hi everyone, so sorry it has taken me a bit to update you all. I saw my DR. Monday to release me, and he had a good look at my films and said it was a dissection in the LAD.. I am relieved that it was not from my valve, but at this point I don't know which is the worse of the 2. I start rehab...

Thank you all.. I am so thankful for another chance, actually 2 chances that week with crashing after the cath because of a RP bleed and heading to emergency surgery. I am almost past the angry why me poor me stage. That anger stage will get ya if you let it! @ The Gym Guy - my DR did try...

Hi all, So my one year valveversary came and went on June 7th(On-x Aortic valve). Things were going very well - I completed 2 sprint triathlons, one in April and then one June 2nd which was an open water swim! I rode my bike 3 times a week 20-30 miles each time, jogged, swam, lost 45 pounds...

I don't know why I have that fear. I just get 1/2 way out in the lane and sometimes I will start to hyperventilate, it does not happen all the time.. and like when I am running, i am just "afraid" something will happen so I am afraid to push myself like I know I can... I know AVR has nothing to...

Hi everyone! So, I am now 8 months out of AVR. Doing great - jogged/walked a couple 5k's and an 8k, joined a tri training group a month ago. This is where my question comes in. We swim 2 times per week, right now we are doing around 2000+yds each time. I do great for the first 45 minutes or...

Thanks everyone.. I don't know how they will do it - that is what bothers me the most - the unknown. My Dr's office is supposed to call me today with the surgeon appt. hopefully it is soon, it hurts! Ski Girl- the ultrasound showed no DVT but the hematoma is about the size of your outstretched...

So.. I had an "incident" on my road bike 12/21. Those damn speed play pedals! My AVR was June 7, 2011, been doing great but can't seem to stay off the injured reserve list. Sprained my ankle in Sept, poison ivy, now falling on my bike. I feel great, so I want to keep moving, but something...

Ya know..I initially had the same concerns. I have AVR for BAV June 7th - full sternal opening - so my scar comes up high as well. I am back to work and only wear button up blouses, the top 2-3 inches of my scar shows. I have not had anyone comment to me or ask me questions about it - partly...

That is WONDERFUL news!!! Continued prayers for a speedy and bump free recovery.

Yep, June 7th - bicuspid aortic valve replaced with Onx 21mm conformix(hence my new "birthday").. Just got my home INR tester last month!!

Yep. daily elliptical machine for 30 min at lunch, stationary bike at home for 10-15 and LOTS of walking thru out the day. Weekends are road bike and jogging. Lost 35lbs since June 7th - my "birthday"

Thoughts and prayers headed your way. You will be in fine hands with everyone there. I will be up there on Thrusday morning for my 6 month check up @ Sanger -if you would like I will stop by and say hello for a minute.

Your in great hands Jan. I was very pleased with my experience with him. Prayers for a speedy recovery!

Hi Jan, I had my AVR June 7th with Dr. Stiegel at Sanger at CMC Main. I have an Onyx valve, and am doing great, much better than before. I was born with a bicusipd AV. You are in great hand there (in my thoughts). Email me if you have questions about your stay there. I could not have asked...

My hosp. billed 133k and some change, surgeon was 6500, anestesiologist was 7600. I was in for 6 days. Ins. paid out around 100k after negotiations, I had to pay 0.00. This was June of this year in Charlotte NC. So thankful for my insurance.