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  1. Hyp2r

    Mitral Valve Repeater

    As Woodcutter has said, cardioversion is a simple process, I’ve had it done a couple of times, You would be sedated for a very short time while the procedure is carried out. It’s over in no time. Very low possibility of anything going wrong and it is painless after awakening.
  2. Hyp2r

    Open Heart surgeries and Neurological problems

    I also had ocular migraines since I was 13, flashing zigzag lines in one eye followed by a headache, although nowhere near as bad as some. BAV 2.5 years ago and now have numerous auras (same zigzag lines) but often no headache. Thought I was the only one!!
  3. Hyp2r

    Cardiac catheterization

    Not too sure. A coronary angiogram involves inserting a catheter into a blood vessel into either arm or groin to get into the heart where it releases dye that is tracked by x-ray. It is quite invasive. Stents can be inserted at the same time if needed. A cardiac ablation, which I have also had...
  4. Hyp2r

    Cardiac catheterization

    I’ve had 2 angiograms and for both of them I had absolutely no sedation. The Cardiologist talked to me all the way through (actually there were around 10 students watching both procedures) and discussed what he was seeing. Apart from a little pain in my wrist where he put the catheter ( a...
  5. Hyp2r

    31 / M: 14 Days post Aortic valve replacement + Stroke

    Great write up ibatt I can really relate to a lot of what you have said. I’m a lot older than you (72) and I like your remark of feeling really broken after the op, Me exactly. I recovered quite quick after havin both my aortic and mitral valve replaced - drainage tubes taken out after 12 hours...
  6. Hyp2r

    Heart: A History - A good read for us Valvers

    Tom How long is ‘time’?
  7. Hyp2r

    Just found out.

    Hi Monica I agree fully with Jennie - I had a TEE approx 10 years ago and it was terrible, I gagged and panicked as I couldn’t breathe, my TEE process last year was much improved, no discomfort at all. The heart cath was also so different - no sedation at all for either procedure and no drama...
  8. Hyp2r

    My second valve replacement

    Of course this is the big dilemma- do you get a mechanical valve and have a lifetime of warfarin and all the hassles that go with that, or another bovine valve that may last longer than you, or if not, perhaps get replaced by TAVR or another OHS. I tend to just take whatever will be and hold no...
  9. Hyp2r

    I can't stop crying

    Interesting as I’m much the same, my emotions are all over the place (14 months after double valve replacement) tears come quite easily. Also wake up through the night and go into what I can only describe as a really deep thinking phase which may last for an hour or so. I seem to be over...
  10. Hyp2r

    1Year Anniversary Pig Valves

    Permanent AFib
  11. Hyp2r

    1Year Anniversary Pig Valves

    Well done on your 1 year anniversary. I went the Edwards cow way for my aortic and mitral valve replacement 14 months back. Also had trouble with warfarin and now been on Pradaxa for 10 years, a whole lot easier than warfarin. Doing well now although still tire out quite easily.
  12. Hyp2r

    After your surgery, what are some of the things that you found out that surprised you

    I was wheeled down to the pre op room just before surgery, absolutely no tranquilizer either the night before or on the day. A nurse came into pre op and talked about holidays and all good things, probably for 10 minutes or so. One of the surgeons assistants came in and said they were all set to...
  13. Hyp2r

    Mechanical vs Tissue - need help deciding

    That’s a great story Duffey, so pleased to hear. I tend to take things as they come - I certainly don’t sit back worrying if my tissue valves will last and that I should have gone mechanical. Whatever will be will be. Just get on and enjoy life that we have been given. If something does happen...
  14. Hyp2r

    25 years Post Op Ross Procedure

    Welcome to the forum. Fantastic to hear that your replaced valve has lasted so long. I’m quite new here also so can’t offer much advice but you will find plenty here to help you through. I think we all are quite anxious before surgery but things will have changed a lot from 25 years back. Hope...
  15. Hyp2r

    Good Morning everyone

    I had the same thoughts Paul, wondering why because I didn’t feel too bad. But the op wasn’t as bad as I had thought and recovery was mostly no problem. But the big plus is I’m still alive, which I may not have been the case if the surgery hadn’t happened. I’m 6 months post op after 2 valves...
  16. Hyp2r

    My double heart valve replacment surgery update

    Glad to hear you’re recovering well. I had the same nearly 5 months back, both aortic and mitral valves replaced with bovine tissue. Interested to hear what type of valves you got?. They intended to repair the mitral valve but ended up replacing it due to its deteriorating state. I was quite...
  17. Hyp2r

    countdown to cleveland

    You don’t ‘have to’ have a recliner but I certainly used mine for the first few weeks. I slept in a bed but often felt real uncomfortable, so got up and slept on the recliner. Helped me a lot. The hospital had me on a recliner around 8 hours after surgery so there must be something in it.
  18. Hyp2r

    countdown to cleveland

    Looking forward to your upcominging posts as you head to surgery, you certainly have a great attitude which I reckon will help you through. I went in largely unprepared- didn’t know this forum existed- and came through with very little drama, you’ll do even better.
  19. Hyp2r

    countdown to cleveland

    You seem to have organised things well, all the best for the upcoming surgery. I’m a lot older than you and had my surgery 5 months ago (2 valves replaced) and was really surprised how quickly I bounced back, it wasn’t such a big deal as I thought it may have been.
  20. Hyp2r

    12 year Bovine valve anniversary

    Congratulations, hope it continues for a few years yet. I’ve only just had my aortic and mitral valves replaced, hope they last as well as yours, then if needed, TAVI which should just about see me out.
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