Recent content by Mike239

Congratulations, thanks for the update!

My SOB wasn't getting better, so they drained fluid off the left lung. Afterwards I had a coughing spell which the pulmonary doctor said was to be expected. I feel like I pulled a muscle in my side. I hope the pain goes away soon.

Deleted - saw post #27 & #29 which answered my question.

It would be interesting to hear what's on the menu for others through out the week. I tend to have eggs for breakfast or oatmeal. Other times peanut butter toast. Sandwich for lunch or leftovers. A piece of fruit One of the following: Fish, chicken, pork, beef and veggies for dinner I know my...

Welcome back!

Congratulations!

Welcome from another new member, I hope you enjoy your time here.

Many times in my life the waiting and/or the unknown was worse than the actual procedure or recovery. I wish you all the best and am looking forward to future conversations with you.

Would a sleep apnea machine have any affect at diminishing the valve noise? If in fact you needed to use a sleep apnea machine for medical reasons.

Thanks everyone.:)

No, I believe it was just a partial. It starts just below my neck, horizontal to my shoulders, and then stops between my the top of my breasts.

My sincerest apologies, I'll say no more.

Not sure if the OP is still around, it appears they have just the one post, I hope that he or she found the help they needed. At times life isn't fair, heck many times the deck seems to stacked against you. The teenaged years can be some of the most difficult to navigate. I lost an eye a month...

Thank you all for the warm welcome and replies. Knowing that my experience is normal has went a long way to ease my mind - thank you.

My AV showed decline for the past five years. When further tests/procedures were done it was discovered that my AV was bicuspid with calcification. It had reached the point that the cardiologist deemed it best to get the valve replaced due to the amount of calcification. After all options were...