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I am 7 weeks post op from my 4th OHS. I have a general question. When i take a breath in i get a discomfort in the center of my back, Does anyone have/had this ?? Also the top of my scar has developed a blood blister looks like a blister, but looks like blood in it, I do not have a fever, but i...

I was wondering ... When you get a mechanical valve do you get those cards that your suppose to carry. In 06 o had a Bovine valve replaced and they sent me cards that i am suppose to carry, I have a St Jude Mechanical valve put in 6 weeks ago, Will i get a card for this valve too ???

I just got home from my 6 week checkup with my cardiologist. He says my valve sounds great he can actually hear both my valves (bovine & mechanical). Since coming to the page i have been doing a lot of reading, and i was getting so scared about the tissue valve & how long tissue valves last. I...

I am now 5 weeks out, this is 7 days after my 4th OHS. You can see the scars from past surgeries. Uploaded with ImageShack.us

I am 5 weeks post-op and my sternum is still killing me, Its hypersensitive, anything that even rubs it, it feels aweful. I know this is my 4th surgery & Dr's told me recovery would be much longer, I am just wonfering if anyone else has had/have this issue.

Hi everyone. I am new to the forum. My name is Laura, and i am 40 years old. i have recently underwent my 4th open heart surgery (aortic valve ) I have a few questions regarding the mechanical valve that they used. My surgery was on Oct 25th and the sound of this valve is creeping me out. Does...