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I was given a list by my cardiologist and it says it's okay to use chlortrimeton, Claritin and Zyrtec. I bought OTC chlortrimeton (CVS brand) and have been using it with no problems. Always best to ask first though.

I was cleared on last visit on Monday, but forgot to mention this to him...uggh. I will see him again next August for yearly checkup (had surgery in Sept, but met with him first in Aug.) Next scheduled visit with cardio is in Jan. Hopefully by then all will be well.

Just wondering if any of you experienced any numbness around your neck area after surgery? It is the strangest feeling-almost like feeling someone elses skin instead of my own. LOL I have noticed that my incision area is a little to the right of center, which is the same side as the numbness. It...

Prayers and hugs coming at you.

Ahaa, you give me much needed hope, my dear. Thank you greatly. I was beginning to think I was going to be the exception to the rule. LOL These good reports help us all I'm sure, but most especially us newbies just out from OHS.

Karla, that is great news. I am so glad to hear of your increased energy and beautiful attitude! How long before you felt this new energy? I am only 5 weeks out from AVR and still pretty sore. I have been able to feel a little relief from the exhaustion that came with every movement, but...

Cooker, I am so glad things turned out well for you. This caught my eye since I also have a mechanical valve. Great news!

I was sent home on 5 mg Lortab (hydrocodone-acetaminophen 5-500)q 4 hrs prn, which I took for the first few days. I gradually eased off so that by the 2nd week or so, I was only taking them once a day and at night, with occasional breakthrough pain. I am now (5 weeks post op with mechanical...

So sorry you had a rough time. At least that part is behind you now. I too have a mechanical valve. Sometimes I hear it, but not all the time. It has not bothered me; just a reminder that I have been "repaired" . Best wishes for a continued peaceful recovery with less pain. God bless.

Well I guess I'm the exception here. I have spent most of my time sleeping in a recliner. My bed is also very high, which I thought would help, but it didn't. At 5 weeks, I am still having pain in my sides when I lay in the bed. I am not a back sleeper, and always sleep on my sides. I am also...

Always great to get a good report. Congrats on a good check up and best wishes for continued improvement.

I am just 5 weeks post op here, and of course I still have soreness. I am still sleeping in the recliner, though I do get the bright idea to try the bed every few nights- it usually is not successful for over a few minutes. There is also some slight coughing which is uncomfortable. With that...

Just a quick update- INR today was up from 2.5 to 2.7. Since "they' had wanted to thin me a little more, they were pleased enough to start my 2 week visits now, instead of every week. Needless to say, I won't be making any more changes to dosing, though it did not negatively effect me this time...

Please let a newby chime in here. I am now 5 weeks post op for AVR. I had so much fluid before the surgery it was pitiful. I coughed almost non stop. A few days afterwards I noticed a big improvement, but it is still present to some degree. I was wondering if it was common to still have some...

Thank you Freddie and Scott. It's so nice to know that someone understands and I am not alone in this new venture. When you first start this journey, you have the notion that if you go in and the INR is too high, you're gona bleed out on the spot or have an immediate clot if it's a little too...

Marsha, have you been sneakin' in my head? LOL I promise you - -you just described what I've been living. In the beginning, you have such a fear of doing something wrong, that you over analyze each food decision. Thanks friend.

I was thinking that if it takes 3 days for the coumadin to effect the INR, that taking more once, might help keep it within range 3 days from now(?) I am so new to this and have a lot to learn. I do understand what you mean by looking it on a weekly basis, I guess I just hate to see them freak...

If anyone recalls, my last post was re my conversation with cardiologist about "dosing the diet". Sooooo, after INR on Thursday (was WNL) I had normal diet Friday, then Saturday we had company for dinner. I had 1/2 high K greens, 1/2 c. salad. On Sunday I also had 1/2 c. high K greens. My normal...

We haven't met; I am new here, but congrats. I am 4 1/2 weeks post op for aortic valve replacement. Cooked my first meal today-made it something easy ( burgers, rice and gravy, green limas and salad). Anything else and they can get it themselves! LOL Isn't it wonderful to know the surgery is...

Congratulations Tom. Recovery does get better. I too, had loving family and a husband (of 50 years, come Dec.3) to stay by my side. He has been so good to me. I could not have made it without him. My heart goes out to the folks who have no one, and no recliner! LOL I can remember running my hand...