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  1. J

    Allergy medicine and coumadin

    I was given a list by my cardiologist and it says it's okay to use chlortrimeton, Claritin and Zyrtec. I bought OTC chlortrimeton (CVS brand) and have been using it with no problems. Always best to ask first though.
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    Numbness around neck area..

    I was cleared on last visit on Monday, but forgot to mention this to him...uggh. I will see him again next August for yearly checkup (had surgery in Sept, but met with him first in Aug.) Next scheduled visit with cardio is in Jan. Hopefully by then all will be well.
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    Numbness around neck area..

    Just wondering if any of you experienced any numbness around your neck area after surgery? It is the strangest feeling-almost like feeling someone elses skin instead of my own. LOL I have noticed that my incision area is a little to the right of center, which is the same side as the numbness. It...
  4. J

    Home today from hospital

    Prayers and hugs coming at you.
  5. J

    Seven months checkup

    Ahaa, you give me much needed hope, my dear. Thank you greatly. I was beginning to think I was going to be the exception to the rule. LOL These good reports help us all I'm sure, but most especially us newbies just out from OHS.
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    Seven months checkup

    Karla, that is great news. I am so glad to hear of your increased energy and beautiful attitude! How long before you felt this new energy? I am only 5 weeks out from AVR and still pretty sore. I have been able to feel a little relief from the exhaustion that came with every movement, but...
  7. J

    Cooker's Throwdown Friday ... 10-12-12

    Cooker, I am so glad things turned out well for you. This caught my eye since I also have a mechanical valve. Great news!
  8. J

    Pain killers

    I was sent home on 5 mg Lortab (hydrocodone-acetaminophen 5-500)q 4 hrs prn, which I took for the first few days. I gradually eased off so that by the 2nd week or so, I was only taking them once a day and at night, with occasional breakthrough pain. I am now (5 weeks post op with mechanical...
  9. J

    Operation time is here

    So sorry you had a rough time. At least that part is behind you now. I too have a mechanical valve. Sometimes I hear it, but not all the time. It has not bothered me; just a reminder that I have been "repaired" . Best wishes for a continued peaceful recovery with less pain. God bless.
  10. J

    Why sleeping in recliners after surgery?

    Well I guess I'm the exception here. I have spent most of my time sleeping in a recliner. My bed is also very high, which I thought would help, but it didn't. At 5 weeks, I am still having pain in my sides when I lay in the bed. I am not a back sleeper, and always sleep on my sides. I am also...
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    Another Check-up. . .

    Always great to get a good report. Congrats on a good check up and best wishes for continued improvement.
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    Sternum Soreness

    I am just 5 weeks post op here, and of course I still have soreness. I am still sleeping in the recliner, though I do get the bright idea to try the bed every few nights- it usually is not successful for over a few minutes. There is also some slight coughing which is uncomfortable. With that...
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    Please tell me I am doing this right..

    Just a quick update- INR today was up from 2.5 to 2.7. Since "they' had wanted to thin me a little more, they were pleased enough to start my 2 week visits now, instead of every week. Needless to say, I won't be making any more changes to dosing, though it did not negatively effect me this time...
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    Never ending coughing, when will it stop?

    Please let a newby chime in here. I am now 5 weeks post op for AVR. I had so much fluid before the surgery it was pitiful. I coughed almost non stop. A few days afterwards I noticed a big improvement, but it is still present to some degree. I was wondering if it was common to still have some...
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    Please tell me I am doing this right..

    Thank you Freddie and Scott. It's so nice to know that someone understands and I am not alone in this new venture. When you first start this journey, you have the notion that if you go in and the INR is too high, you're gona bleed out on the spot or have an immediate clot if it's a little too...
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