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I had AVR replacement surgery the beginning of last September. I bumped into a good friend I had not seen for a few months last week and he asked how I was doing. At first I wasn't sure what he meant but then realized he was asking about my recovery. Funny, but unless someone brings it up, I...

It hopefully is a case of bad timing. I had AVR surgery on 9/5. Because I developed A-Fib several weeks after discharge, my Cardio is treating it with cumadin as well as continuing on lasik. My annual physical came up with my GP so I had all my blood work done for it last week. He was somewhat...

I had AVR surgery on 9/5 and received a tissue valve. I am 63. I had 2 episodes of A-Fib while in the hospital. One lasted 2 hours and 1-12 minutes. The hospital adjusted one of my medications because of it. The surgeon told me that A-Fib is very common after heart surgery. When I went to my...

As I posted in my post surgery thread, I was very lucky after my avr last week. I had literally no pain and was not taking any pain meds in the hospital after the first dose. Since getting home however, the coughing which was limited the first few days after surgery has really picked up...

Had a tissue Aortic Valve Replacement a week ago tomorrow. Male 63 Everything went well: The highlights so far: 1. No bypasses expected going in due to CC but the Dr. found some tissue concerns around the aorta so had to do some patchwork besides the valve. Said it saved me a future trip...

Going in day after tomorrow for AVR. I still feel great, luckily, but I am glad to be going in to start on the road to recovery. I have had none of the symtoms except for declining numbers on the echo through the years. At 63 I chose the tissue valve because it appears the next time, if there is...

I had a question on the first few days at home. I realize everyone's recovery is different. I have seen different suggestions on modifying furniture etc. My question is assistance. I am 63 in very good shape going into surgery. I saw someone say it is a good to have a CNA or similar come in a...