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Now its been nearly two months since my repair and im starting to worry as i have been told i will not recieve any rehab due to Christmas. On my last instructions the day i left the hospital i was told three 10 min walks a day so ive just been doing that, did a 30 min walk yesterday and now my...

Hi all I am 4 weeks post op mitral valve repair (min invas) feeling GREAT :) I am not on warfarin just baby asprin but still am aware of the need to keep vit k levels safe to aviod clots. I have always eaten spinach leaves and have been interested in vegie and vegan food right up until...

So 16 days out from mitral valve repair through ribs And i am shocked at how non linear my recovery is! I know I shouldnt be complaining as it has been better than expected but the bad days are shocking I am breathless dizzy sore grumpy and fed up with not being able to care for myself and my...

Feeling good considering and know things could be worse BUT Drs put me on beta blockers few days ago and i have noticed i am dizzy and SOB since. I had low blood pressure before surgery 87/57 and it went normal 100ish/60 after. Not sure what it is now but the drs have shown a bit of concern for...

Hi Left hospital today with a minimal scar and a repair mitral valve! Just wanted to let you all know im out and at home now. THANK GOODNESS sleep sure was hard to come by in there so im going to catch up asap will keep you all posted and fill you in with the details later thanks...

I am going into hospital tomorrow, the day has finally come! Well the surgery is the day after but you know... I want to say thanks so much to everyone the support and kind calm words it was just what I needed. Larry Bina and aleasha - extra cheers to you guys. I will post as soon as I can...

Ok so now my surgery has been delayed again! Now 31st Oct It is getting ridiculous I am exhausted and have spent all the emotional pennys I had. *SIGH* This means my partners leave rescheduled (difficult), flights for his mum and her leave cancelled (she was going to mind our baby), I could...

Hi guys This is directed at people who are not sick and its not talking about heart problems BUT it really helped me realise how hard it is to be a loved one! The truth is they dont know, what we feel or what to say...and i wouldnt either if i was them! Let me know what you think Ruby...

I know they need a life and rest and recovery but my surgery date has just been moved less then two weeks out ...because the surgeon is going on a spontanious holiday. *SIGH* I feel like im starting all over with the emotions and stuff I was really ready before (well almost) but on the...

As some of you know I have been (very impatiently) waiting for a date.. today the hospital has called to confirm Monday 10th October for MVR surgery. *Gulp* Pretty freaked out now - IT IS REALLY HAPPENING- What should I buy other then a recliner?

Hi guys I have been struggling to get a breath all day and woke up last night due to this too. I have seen lots of posts about others with SOB but was hoping some of you have tricks or tips to help?

I am trying to prepare as much as I can for hospital I saw a great idea on here for me to make significant others - a hamper with snacks/useful stuff and a roll of quarters for the hospital. I have a VERY active toddler who will be in the care of nana's and dad when i am on the ward. I am...

Hi all I know it seems like I have a million question every time I log on!! - it is because I have been asked to make alot of choices in prep for my op! (MVR). They are after a preference plan A/B/C/D as far as I can tell :) Dr has suggested Mch valve but partner and I did not get much info...

I am pre-op (mitral valve repair or replacment) and would like to know about your experiences with open heart and minimal invasive - if you or your surgeon choose - and why. It would be great to get the perspectives on the differences for recovery and if you were told there were different risks...

Hi I am new and I guess I want to share the story and vent a little… Until 6 months ago I was a fit and positive young mum. For me a horrible night that seemed to come out of the blue left me out of breath, dizzy and panicking - I had felt a tight squeeze in my chest followed by pains over my...