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Hello Esvaja, I`ve got a similar problem but on the right side. I`ve had a enlarged right atrium and moderate to severe reduced diolostic function for 22 years, and only recently has it progressed due to severe tricuspid regurgitation, but had a redo tricuspid valve replacement 4 months ago. My...

I had depression for 18 months after my first surgery back in 2001. It was like a big grey cloud hanging over me and a feelling of doom. It left eventually. Many suffer with this after OHS. I believe its all the hormone imbalances in the blood after surgery. It`s traumatic for the body. Try be...

Hi all, I`m 4 months post op redo tricuspid tissue valve replacement OHS. My redo surgery was 2nd Oct 2012. Early weeks were normal recovery,then I suddenly developed severe persistant atrial fib,atrial flutter and SVTs. My heart rate kept shooting up to 180 beats per minute,which made me have...

Hi Phil, I had a biatrial maze procedure on 2/10/2012 along with a redo tricuspid tissue valve and a right atrium ruduction. Unfortunately, it has not been a success for me. I`m in persistant AF and its a real bum! I`m like Jeff M, my AF started when my tissue valve started to degenerate 18...

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I had my 2nd OHS on 2/10/2012 tricuspid valve replacement, right atrium reduction and a biatrial Maze procedure to cure my A-fib......Im 7 weeks out and Im in persistant A fib which feels chronic. I see my surgeon in 4 days in which I`m going to ask for a cardioversion...the Maze procedure hasnt...

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Hi, I had depression for 2 years after my 1st op. Pretty regularly the first year, like a feeling of doom and felt tearful and emotional. In my 2nd year it was a lot less often. After 2 years I never had it again and was great for many years. For me it was my body heeling from a major...

Hi, I remember my first surgery in 2001, I was in agony the first few weeks with my sternum. It eventually got easier. Even in the 2nd year I was still getting aches in the sturnum, then it went and never had them again. Im now 3.5 weeks post op 2nd surgery, been less pain this time, but had...

Hello Gary. I`m 3 weeks post op re-do Tricuspid valve replacement, right atrium reduction & full maze procedure. I was doing well first 9 days post surgery 70bpm, with good sinus rhythm(without beta blocker). The day I got home my heart rate suddenly shot upto 130 bpm for 3/4 hours so I...

Hi Ann, I don`t know much about the other valves,but if you have tricuspid regurgetation I would keep an eye on it and make sure you have it checked by echo one or twice per year. The heart can cope with mild tricuspid regurgatation, however if it develops into severe tricuspid regurgetation it...

Hi guys, On 2/10/1012 I had a re-do tricuspid tissue valve replacement, biatrial maze procedure(A fib/flutter) and a right atrium reduction(was severely enlarged). Also taking warfarin & bisoprolol 2.5 mg. My heart did not start in theatre after the surgery and was put on a pacemaker for 48...

Hi, just got out of intensive. Had my surgery on tuesday. Had a 4 and half hour surgery,tricuspid tissue valve replecement, right atrium ruduction and a biatrial maze procedure to cure a fib. Very sore but op was a success. Hope to have many years of good health after recovery.......lee

Hi, Not had a good week after my surgery got cancelled on the day of surgery, and I along with several other patients got sent home. The good news that only got put back a week and now scheduled fot Tuesday 2nd October at Liverpool heart & chest. Have to build myself up mentally all over...

hi Brian, I had depression for 18 months after OHS. It takes time, but mine got less and less over time. It will get better,promise you mate...all the best....Lee

any more updates...hope all is continuing to go well

Hi all, I have 3 days to go, then I`ll be having my 2nd OHS tricuspid valve replacement on Wednesday with an A fib Maze ablation at same time. I had terrible anxiety with my first OHS 11 years ago. Not been to bad this time. I wish all those well going into surgery, and a good recovery to...

I`m having a maze type ablation surgery with a redo tricuspid valve replacement in a weeks time on Sept 26th. I`ve had A fib for 18 months, Ive had some tough times with it, had heart shocked, hospital admissions etc. Heart rate 150+ at times. My procedure is called Biatrial Atrial Fib ablation...

all the very best with your recovery

Hi guys, I had a Prostheric tissue valve fitted to replace my tricuspid valve. It lasted 11 years, had a scan in Feb 2012 which showed stenosis & narrowing resulting in severe tricuspid regurgatation. This will be my 2nd OHS aged 42. I was 31 when I had my first valve replacement. I`m very...