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This week I am preparing for my trip to Cleveland Clinic for my second aortic valve replacement. I am not looking forward to it but again it is a "have to" situation. I too have back pain, spinal stenosis, radiculopathy, impinged nerve, L5-S1, SI joint issues, and also having issues with left...

I want to thank you for the answers and suggestions. I have been reading a lot and trying to prepare myself for the next surgery. I received my packet of info from Cleveland Clinic this past Monday and I am scheduled for surgery 4/6 with Dr. Petterson. I will need a CT scan of the chest to check...

Thanks for the responses. I am dealing the best I can. It is another "have to" situation so I have to accept it as such. I am still waiting for a reply from Cleveland Clinic and hopefully will hear soon. My echo had shown a translucent area on my valve. The cardiologist I saw brushed it off as...

I had my aortic valve replaced in October of 2011 by Dr. Petterson at Cleveland Clinic. I used this forum for reassurance, guidance,and information and went into the surgery with great confidence at knowing what to expect. Now I find I need that reassurance again. My valve has recalcified and I...

I had my AVR at CC this past Oct. and yes they take Medicare. I have not had any problems at all. While there I was never once asked for a dime, actually money was never discussed. I had Dr. Petterrson and he was great. Everyone was great. All charges made only require the usual copay. The copay...

I had my AVR on 10/19/11 and have been doing really well,just feel a skipped beat every once in awile. Then last night I awoke from a bad dream and became aware that my heartbeat was fast with a skipped beat here and there. I couldn't lay back down like that so I sat up waiting for it to...

sorry, meant to post to post surgery

I am wondering if anyone has had blurred vision after surgery and if so how long did it ast? I read where it advises not to have an eye exam done until 3 months after surgery, I guess to let the eyes return to normal state. I am having blurred vision with my glasses for long distance but can...

All in all I think I am doing well. I start the day out pretty good but at the end of the day I am tired and sore from the coughing. I did see my PTP today and he prescribed something for the cough. The left side of my chest is more sore/sensitive than the right and my back still aches. I am not...

You are correct I did have the lovenox injections. The only other thing was I was started on Crestor for cholesterol and I have read it can cause vaginal bleeding. I have an appt. with my pcp on Thur. guess I'll find out something then.

I had my AVR on 10/19 and as well as I can remember have not had a period in over 2 yrs. I had occasional hot flashes but nothing extreme. I had 2-3 mild flashes after the surgery and some mucousy discharge on 10/26 and then started having pink discharge on 10/28-29 and it continues. Has anyone...

DanielB, your situation sounds like mine fromthe neck pain to nausea, etc. And I too spent much time out of bed in a chair. This drainage is driving me nuts. I am so sore I can hardly make a decent cough. My husband just went and got me a humidifier to see if it will help.We are heading home to...

I sent in all the test results info etc that I had. Since my cath was recently done it did not need to be repeated. They did preop on me Monday (took all day) met with Dr. Petterrson on Tue. He tells you what your tests reveal, what you need to have done and how they will do it. He asks what...

Thanks for the responses and words of encouragement. I spent 2.5 days in ICU as well and don't really remember much about after surgery Wed. or thur. Finally was extubated on Fri. I was having vertigo and could not keep my eyes open so was very nauseaus. Once I gave in, held my eyes open I had...

Had a rough time, just came to the floor a littler earlier. Due to my back/neck injury i had to be awake for intubation by flourascope. Took forever and many many attempts, not fun. I am having most pain in my back/neck. Anybody know anthing about how to relieve this pain? I can only have...