Recent content by Zippylin

I hope everyone is staying safe. I am in Florida, highest Covid cases daily. I had my first AVR in 2013. After that I felt ok, but never felt completely well. Kept going to my then cardiologist who Kept telling me everything is good. I didn’t feel like it. Stupidly, it took me 3 yrs to change...

Had my replacement AVR in 2017. It turned out to be 100 percent better then first one in 2013. I went in with a open mind, very positive and realized whatever will be will be. I even joked in operating room before I was knocked out Yours will be the same. My prayers are with you

Hi, I also just came back to the forum. I am a 72 year young female. In 2013I had my first AVR. I received a tissue valve. Sorry, I cannot remember which one. The reason for my second surgery in 2017, was not necessarily the valve But the surgeon screwed up. He did not attach my valve fully...

Thanks for all your support. Dropped to 25 mg twice daily. Feel somewhat better. Norvasc stopped. Waking up with high pulse between 105 and 120. Getting heart monitor for one day on Thursday. We shall see. I want to wish everyone a HEALtHY and happy New year..

Hi, I was taken off my loopers so rand nor sac today. No more blood pressure mess. We will see what happens. Hopefully this will eliminate nagging symptoms. Hopeful. Thanks for the feedback

Wonderful news, keep it up..Happy Holidays:thumbup:

I am going to contact my cardio doc and ask to be changed to 25 mg instead of 50 twice daily. Thanks for your feedback Happy Holidays

Thank you for your feedback

Thanks so much. I will do the seach

Hi, Happy Holidays.. I am in my 11th wk, after my AVR. I have written before about my complications. Has anyone been on this drug. I am on it twice daily with Norvasc due to high blood pressure. Any side affects. I wake up feeling sick daily. Any feedback in this drug? Thanks again for your...

Thanks again everyone . Up to 26 minutes now. I have appt with Lung doc on the 18th. I am gaining weight, not eating a lot. I am still on water pill. My partner thinks I need a therapist, because I am too focused on my setbacks and still not feeling right. 11 weeks, since surgery, 9 since water...

Thank you all so much for the support. It feels good to know everyone is doing well, no matter how long it takes. I will heed all your advice. I have been on my treadmill for 22 minutes,adding a minute a day. I am trying. Wishing everyone happy and especially HEALTHY holidays.

Thank you so much ,your words mean a lot to me. I hear what you are saying. It is nice to find others who understand how you feel. I will be 67 in Jan. I do believe that 3 hospitalizations sine the op in sept, would hold most people back. Again thanks so much for everyone's understanding Do...

Thanks. All my docs know and have few suggestions,except to relax and it will all come together eventually. 12 weeks. By the way , I am 66 going on 67, had surgery in south,fla, Boca Raton Regional Hospital Dr Kulick.

Thanks, the setbacks took a toll, but it am staying positive. Glad you are doing well