Recent content by reedonator

Welcome to the forum. I had my aortic valve replaced in March of 2010. I went with the mechanical valve and have no regrets. The idea of having to get the valve replaced again in 5 to 10 years steered me away from the tissue valve. I was working as a firefighter at the time of my replacement...

Congratulations on making it back to full duty status. I am a firefighter/paramedic that had aortic valve replacement performed in March 2011. I have been working modified status since May and I just got my medical clearance to go back to full duty status. I can definitely appreciate the...

Congratulations on 8 years Melissa. Thank you for participating in the benefit for the National Fallen Firefighters Association. As a firefighter I really appreciate all of those out there that support us. I am just past 6 months post op aortic valve replacement and got my medical clearance...

I am just past 7 weeks post AVR surgery. I am 43, work as a firefighter, and do a lot of bicycling. Being in good shape prior to surgery is definitely helpful with your recovery. Like many others I was walking very short distances in the hospital during the four days that I was there. I have...

Hey Carol, I had various pains in my throat for about 3 weeks after surgery. My voice was affected also. Your airway can go through a fair amount of trauma from being intubated and it takes a while to heal. As far as the coughing goes make sure to keep a pillow handy and put pressure against...

Hi Amy, I had an AVR and spent the first two days in CICU, was moved to telemetry for two more days and then released. I wish you the best and look forward to you feeling better after your surgery. Kevin

Hi Jacqui, I am 43 years old and am 1 month post op for aortic valve replacement. I was diagnosed with severe stenosis of the AO valve on Feb. 10, 2011. When it was discovered on the echocardiogram they initially planned on surgery at end of March or in April. I had an angiogram performed on...

Welcom Chris! Welcom Chris! Hi Chris, Welcome to this site! You will find a wealth of information here that you often will not hear from doctors. I am 43 and am 4 weeks post aortic valve replacement. I was diagnosed with severe stenosis of my AO valve on Feb. 10, 2011. I work as a...

Hello Jake and welcome to one of the best resources around. I am 43 and am now 3 1/2 weeks post op AV replacement with a Carbomedics mechanical valve. I found this website in February when i was diagnosed with severe AV stenosis. The information I have found from the various members on this...

Hi Jimmy, I am glad to hear your surgery went well and I wish you the best on your recovery. I am 3 weeks post op and I just like most others on this site can relate to what you are going through. I wish I could offer you some good news regarding sleeping in an upright position but I still have...

I have read this thread with great interest. I am a 43 year old firefighter and i like to cycle, wakeboard, and snow ski. I was recently diagnosed with severe aortic valve stenosis and am scheduled to get valve replacement surgery possibly as early as next week. I too have run through a lot of...