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Sorry to hear of his passing, much too young.

Brent, hang in there, it will all be over before you know it! So sorry for your re-scheduling. Good luck to you, stay positive, and stay in touch!

Happy fourth Debbie! Sounds like you are doing real well! Take care and keep in touch!

Debbie you did a great job, and you look terrific!! I absolutely believe that heart surgery and it's problems certainly can cause depression in some people....but I think any major illness can. As far as depression itself as a cause, I suppose it's possible, but I'm a bit skeptical with that...

Hi Matt! I have had my piggy valve for four yrs (Feb11) and my valve and heart according to my cardio are "doing great"! Good luck on your surgery and take care!

I was on Metoprolol 12 1/2 mgs for 2 1/2 years after surgery. I found it did make me fatiqued, and that was a very low dose. I've been off it for appox 1 1/2yr. For me, I did notice more energy once I discontinued. I have low bp, and it has always been on the low side. I was taking it to...

Hi Freddie, Haven't been posting that much, and just read your posts tonight. Very sorry to hear of your troubles! Hang in there, keep your spirits up, and please keep us updated. Oh yes, like Agility dog says, please promise you will go the ER right away....IF this should happen again...

Hi Cort! Love the photos! Keep them coming! Hope you are feeling stronger, and better with each passing day friend!

Ann, I am truly sorry your mother has to go through this! My first thought would be that there was something wrong with the valve itself, or maybe a mis-match?? Tissue valves ordinarily last much long, especially in the elderly.

All the best to you Jeff! What a terrific Christmas present!!

Thanks Mark, and everyone for the encouraging and positive posts!!! Good luck to you all!

Piglet, Oddly enough (or maybe not) it sounds very much like certain parts of Texas! Take care!

Hi Joanne and John, What an inspiring story! May you have many more years ahead!

Hi Glenda! Good to see you posting! Sounds like you are doing well, and that it great!!!!!

Hi Cort! It's great to hear you're on the mend! You must be one tough fellow, mentally, emotionally, and physically! Hugs

Hi Kip, That is TERRFIC!!! You also have a great attitude! Keep it going!

I also have migraine "auras", but have had this all my adult life. Surgery didn't seem to effect that though.

Yes, I did have blurred vision. Had to change my lenses twice, before they got it right! I found that it is not permanent though. No one advised me to wait 3mos, but maybe I should have. Take care

Thanks everyone for the good wishes!! Take care

I have had only one surgery so far, which was done minimally invasive through the sternum. My incision is no longer than 3inches. I took over a year to feel normal againthough.