Recent content by John_MiG-19

Anyone having rhythm problems post MVR?

Long time no see- been trying to live a some-what normal life. Other than the flutter and high potassium (which is endocrine related- doc thinks) been doing pretty good- some depression at times but pulling out. I am having an TEE/ablation on the 14th. Any insight on this deal folks? What I have...

This forum was a Godsend to me. I went into my surgery with a totally different mindset than I would have had I not crossed paths with these awesome folks (aka kooks )

My deal is that "one" isn't in my drinking vocabulary. As a recovered alcoholic, I must abstain. Anyway I drank my share (along with Chris' and Cam's) in the 1980's....

Oh well- forewarned is... I'm glad I knew ahead of time these were coming. I have had four or five since I have gotten home. I pray they dissipate...

I was told two different things hourly and every other hour- and nothing upon exit. I have been going hourly for 12 hours a day. The day after surgery I was getting an average if 1000 (ml??) of air with each breath- now I am nearing 2750-3000 with each breath - I am claiming a victory for this...

I agree. Prayers and well wishes go with you. :)

I have to wait 9 months before the will pay for one. I'm cool with the weekly drive. Not too far.

The decision is the hardest part. I went with Mech valve with the Dacron sleeve -after they got inside, my original choice was unnecessary for my situation since the root was healthy. So they went with the former instead of the Conduit we had initially chosen.

Well after one week INR measured at 2.9! I was initially told that the "Goldilocks Zone" would be 2.5-3.5 and when averaged that comes out as 3.0. I figure that's not too bad. I am worrying a bit about the Beta blocker has my heart rate a little low IMO but that's IMO. Perhaps they are thinking...

Sent an email to the Doc's secretary. Here is a line drawing of my spirometer: http://www.mskcc.org/sites/www.mskcc.org/files/node/%5Bnid%5D/images/spirometer.png

I got no directions on how long to use my spirometer. I've been going hourly in my waking hours since I got home. How long should I continue doing this?

Hi all I wanted to get on and say something yesterday but for some reason, I forgot... Made it home @ 1:00 pm ish. Everything going so well so far. The surgery was better than routine my doc said- my valve was in better shape and could have lasted another 10 years or so but I'm glad he...

Thanks all!!! See y'all in Post Op.

Have to be there @ 6 am Thank you DST. Finally after twelve days of delays and postponement!!!! Going to watch Shameless then take my "Hibicleanse" shower and slide into bed. Peace y'all will post when I get home. No Smart phone.