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My aneurysm was in my Arch, doc prescribed me a short regimen of Amiodarone for a short period of time and it subsided, I haven't had any in a couple of months. Did they prescribe you any heart rhythm meds to help with abnormal heartbeats? How frequent are they and how long do they last? If...

This! and here I am, just a silly Yank. :[ Best of luck to both of you, ladies! You're going to do great!! I wish you a great surgery and a grand recovery, brace yourselves the first time they get you out of the bed though. hehe

Well, I didn't really have a choice in which model, because the surgery was already being performed when my Surgeon discovered that I had BAVD. (I think had would be the proper term? lol) The valve installation was more of an impromptu thing, it was only intended to repair the aneurysm. So we...

I also agree with ski girl, scott, and BackDoc. My age may have played a factor in returning to my job, as it's quite physical. I do tires for Wal-Mart and as one of my managers would call me a "Renaissance man" (practically a jack of all trades at wally world, as I'm cross trained for just...

Welcome home! I had a Pericardial Effusion myself, they tried to treat it with Lasix but I wound up back in the hospital for another week, about a week after discharge. It can really take a lot out of you. Enjoy that first shower and first meal, I know I did. Greatest meal and shower I've ever...

Clearly yall are reading. :P But you guys have a choice about hearing it? I guess it's just because mine is so new that I hear it nearly all day, every day. The only time I don't hear it is if there is another sound in the room (tv, music, etc.) But if it's a quiet area, I hear every single...

Also, does anyone know what the song is that's in the video? I'd really like to add it to my playlist on my phone but I've tried googling the lyrics and it's turning up absolutely nothing. Anyone? :D

I'll fly from Virginia for the cause, I'd love all of the information I could get. Thanks in advance, I'll put in for some vacation at work. (Is it a week long event? I literally know nothing about it) Edit: Requested information before I noticed the link, with all of the information. woops :O

My surgery was at 7:00 a.m, and was out of surgery at about 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. (only took that long because they found out during surgery about my BAV, and impromptu installed a mechanical valve). I have a slight recollection of being extubated, mainly being held up by nurses, the tube coming out...

I'm not sure how to say this, so I'll just use my experience as something that I hope can prove helpful. Before my surgery, I have never been so scared in my entire life. You're about to have major surgery, it's perfectly normal. But rest assured that whoever is doing your surgery, they were...

Terry, Basically this. Ep hits the nail right on the head when he said we're all different. Mine was quite the opposite of his, swelling was an issue for about 2 weeks, but pain was an issue for nearly 2 months. You're going to have good days, and you're going to have bad days. It's not going...

Thank you, Eva. and a big thank you for your kind words back in October. I did share it with my doctor, although I was quite reluctant and that's really when things started to improve. Mainly just through discussion and he prescribed me some sleeping medication and Xanax for anxiety for when...

After my surgery I was given Dilaudid for pain, Lasix (as I had pericarditis and they needed it drained, the lasix was only but so effective for the fluid buildup), Colace (stool softener so you don't strain), Coumadin and Metoprolol, and they also had me on Amiodarone (heart rhythm medication)...

Hey everyone! Sorry about my absence, figured I'd pop my head in for an update! 4 months later I'm doing much better, I've been seeing my primary physician and I've been receiving assistance and therapy with my anxiety and depression. I've returned to work and for the most part things are semi...

Thank you, I've read both articles and they're quite interesting. I'll have to grab that book sometime as well. Give my regards to your little sister, she seems to be quite a tough youngin'. :)

Hey everyone, I found the community last night and I can tell I'm going to be here a while from what I've been reading. First off, allow me to introduce myself! My name's Tim, I'm 26 years old, and I underwent AVR and ATAA Repair back in August at 25 years old. I'm currently six weeks out of...

I actually created a profile here partially because of this, the other reason being this seems like a great community and a great place for support through some dark days. I just turned 26 about a month ago and found out back in may I had a 5.4 cm ATAA (Ascending Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm), and...