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Anyone having rhythm problems post MVR?

Long time no see- been trying to live a some-what normal life. Other than the flutter and high potassium (which is endocrine related- doc thinks) been doing pretty good- some depression at times but pulling out. I am having an TEE/ablation on the 14th. Any insight on this deal folks? What I have...

Well after one week INR measured at 2.9! I was initially told that the "Goldilocks Zone" would be 2.5-3.5 and when averaged that comes out as 3.0. I figure that's not too bad. I am worrying a bit about the Beta blocker has my heart rate a little low IMO but that's IMO. Perhaps they are thinking...

I got no directions on how long to use my spirometer. I've been going hourly in my waking hours since I got home. How long should I continue doing this?

Hi all I wanted to get on and say something yesterday but for some reason, I forgot... Made it home @ 1:00 pm ish. Everything going so well so far. The surgery was better than routine my doc said- my valve was in better shape and could have lasted another 10 years or so but I'm glad he...

Have to be there @ 6 am Thank you DST. Finally after twelve days of delays and postponement!!!! Going to watch Shameless then take my "Hibicleanse" shower and slide into bed. Peace y'all will post when I get home. No Smart phone.

How many of you guys came home on Oxygen? My dad had to be on Ox after his AVR but had smoked up till just before his surgery. He was saying I will not be able to sit in my recliner reclined. Is this true? He was suggesting that I get a hospital bed for post Op @ home. I was under a different...

Is there an issue with Coumadin and IM injected medications? TIA

Just did the pre-sleep anti microbal cleanse- my case has been pushed back to third of the day for my surgeon with two emergent cases ahead. I was butt hurt at first but I'm goin with the flow- what other choice do I have- I may not be able to contact this group until I return home. Surgery...

I am constipated and frankly I'm afraid of dissection if I strain going to the rest room. Any feedback. Sorry it's such an uncouth topic.

Had my arteriogram yesterday and good news!! I will not be needing a bypass!! One blessing in a stack!

Surgery pending on the 18th. I don't know what the deal is but I am dumb as dirt today and I am having mild pain on left side of chest. Is this normal. I feel frickin cross-eyed and am wary of driving... I stopped caffeine when I got my dx- that has helped big time but I am having a bad day...

Hi y'all I am John from Alabama. On a fluke, I and my General Practitioner discovered that just before Christmas I have an Aortic Aneurysm of 5.1 cm and then- I learned from the cardiac Surgeon on the 13th that I have a bicuspid valve that needs replacing (like father-like son). I am going with...