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Hey everyone, I'm a bit hesitant to post a question because I don't seem to get much response to them. I don't know if this is because no one can truly relate to my questions, or if I am just being overly sensitive because I don't feel like I belong here. I really have nowhere else to turn, so...

Hey everyone! I've been having weird chest pain that I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced. I had OHS in May 2005, then a pericardial window surgery through my side in July 2005. Since then I've had weird episodes of chest pain that last about a week that I haven't been able to figure...

My dad died Saturday. He had a heart attack on June 27 and spent two and a half weeks in the ICU fighting ARDS before his kidneys failed and his heart just finally stopped. He was only 56. This happened just over a year after my own heart problems. How much more stress can my family take?? Life...

Hey everyone! Well, I had an appointment with my cardiologist this past Tuesday. Just one week after my one-year anniversary. They said everything looked good and not to come see them until next year! Woohoo! I'm supposed to wean myself off of the beta blocker since they don't see any need for...

Hey guys! I'm just looking for some advice. I'm coming up to my one year anniversary from my OHS, yay! I didn't schedule my one year check-up at my six-month check-up because I wasn't sure what my schedule would be like during my clinical rotations. Well, I'm in my 2nd day of my rotations and I...

My friend from the ACHA site showed me this website. I hadn't ever heard of this before, but I wanted to pass it on to you guys since some of the shirts are perfect for us. I want one! :) Liza (who is web-surfing instead of studying) http://www.cafepress.com/medtees/650224

I wanted to write a quick note of thanksgiving for this website. :) This website was the best thing that happened to me when I found out I was having surgery. I can't thank you all enough for the advice and support you gave me and everyone else. I'm a little over six months post-op from my OHS...

Has anyone else experienced significant hair loss after surgery? I was warned by someone on here that my hair wouldn't be very beautiful as my body healed, and that is true. However, I seem to be losing huge amounts of hair throughout the day. I especially notice it after my shower in the...

Hey everyone! I have a silly question. I tried doing a search for it, and found some neat threads, but nothing that answered my question. I'm going to be flying out to Oregon in a few weeks. I was wondering if I would have any problems with the wires in my chest setting off the metal detectors...

Well, I've been battling pericardial effusion since my surgery 8 weeks ago. I posted on "Heart Talk" about it, but thought I'd try here too. I had a pericardiocentesis 3 weeks ago, and this morning had a follow-up echo. Well, there was just about as much fluid around my heart as there was when...

Well, I just got back from a lovely overnight stay at the Ross Heart Hospital. This pericardial effusion I've been battling for the past few weeks has finally gotten to the point where they wanted to do a pericardiocentesis. We tried steroids for about 2 weeks, but it didn't help. I didn't start...

Hi everyone! This might be kind of silly, but I just wanted to ask a quick question. I've read a few places that sweating is common sign of heart problems. I've never been much of a "sweater" (even when I played sports) until I had endocarditis. I had the worst night sweats the weeks before I...

Hi everyone! I'm now about 11 days post-op and almost embarassed by how good I'm doing. I've been off pain meds for a couple days except for when I go to bed to help me sleep. I'm having the WORST time sleeping due to suddenly having to sleep on my back. My question to all of you is how long did...

Well, I survived it! I just got home from the hospital. They really wanted to get me out of there. I can't believe how lucky I've been. I'm so thankful they were able to repair my valve instead of replace it. I'm so glad I was up and moving and feeling great way before they expected me to. I...

Hey everyone! I want to post to introduce myself, and shamelessly ask for some support. :) I will soon be undergoing OHS to replace my mitral valve on May 12th at 8:00. I must admit I'm VERY nervous about the thought of it all. I wanted to thank all of you for being so candid in your posts about...