Recent content by paul donnelly

IM POST OP 6 WEEKS NOW AFTER AN AVR 19TH MARCH Going really welL. walking every day , sleep 8 hrs a night, took myself off paracetmol and coedine three weeks after op, no discomfort internaly or wounds. really pleased with myslef however my upper arms and neck ache.,,,

After four cancellations ref my AVR, Im back into Papworth again for my OHS 5th Dec ( OP 9AM 6th Dec. how long is a piece of string question but here goes, as my last date was Oct 28th , the whole family have organised a big reunion at our house Xmas Eve and Xmas day, how were you guys 3 weeks...

im in for my AVR 28th Oct 2021 opting for a tissue valve. Im 65. Talking to freinds who have OHS, recovery times have differed, so to use a phrase we in the UK use too often "it is was it is" You'll be fine and wish you a speedy recovery

After 2 previous cancellations arrived at Royal Papworth yesterday Sept 21st at 7am as requested, was advised my AVR surgery would now take place at 12-30pm NOT 4pm as suggested the previous day. Showered, shaved and gowned by 11-30 At 12 I was advised slight delay Surgery now 1300hrs 1430...

been to Papworth today for my Covid test, Next Tue the big day, this forum has been so supportive and though I know none of you its like we are ONE BIG FAMILY Thank you

Has a shortage of critical care beds. My AVR booked in for Sept 14th 2021 was cancelled ay 9.27am this morning, Sept 13th If any of you guys are with Papworth and surgery is just round the corner, thought Id prepare ya All good this end

Waiting for a date from THE ROYAL PAPWORTH to carry out my Tissue AVR, been waiting a few months now and after a few months a sleepless nights Ive eventually go my head round it all, Initially I couldn't understand why I should put myself through such an intrusive procedure where despite being...

I was born with a hole in the heart that closed on its own by the time I was 14, returning to my original questions, anyone else haveing to endue constant discomfort in upper arms and back, to describe the discomfort its similar RSI

its so nice to share with everyone, the first three weeks after being advised, I was all over the place, since then Ive got my head round it all. knowing there are other folk in the same boat does help no end..thank you

aortic stenois mate

Hope Im allowed to participate, even though Im a LIMEY? May name is Paul, 65 years old. Was advised I would need a AVR back in May 2021, waiting for my op date at The Royal Papworth Hospital Cambridge, should be Aug Been ok with it all though these last 4 weeks both my upper arms and upper...