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I'm 3 months post op now and was feeling pretty good. Two days ago, I started getting shortness of breath again even at rest and I know I have to call my doctor tomorrow morning but I am so scared of what could be causing this. I'm still in a-fib and taking Amiodarone. I know the a-fib can...

I'm now almost 3 months post op and the a-fib continues. My cardiologist ordered a Life Watch Heart Monitor which I will wear for 21 days. Has anyone had any experience with this device? You have to keep their cellphone within 10' at all times which transmits the AF episodes automatically...

I had complications and was in the hospital 16 days total after my AVR. When I came home, nobody told me that I had two huge bald spots where my head was on the pillow in the hospital! I was so upset with my husband and friends. I showered in the hospital toward the end of my stay and not...

Let us know how your surgery went last week. My prayers and thoughts are with you for a speedy recovery. Laura

I don't want to go into what I went through because it is rare and one Aortic Valve Replacement surgery turned in two separate surgeries two days in a row. The hospital and doctors were amazing and I'm very lucky to be here today. As I said, it was a rare complication and I don't want to...

Having surgery on Thursday, July 2nd. It looks like many here have mechanical valves but my surgeon said.......it is my choice of course.......but of all the medical field patients he's operated on, not one has chosen mechanical. Opinions, please? I have 6 days to decide and I'm almost 59...

I've always known this day would come but I'm still not ready for this. Having AV replacement in 6 days and the waiting is soooo stressful. Thank you all for your advice and for documenting your experiences here. This site has been so helpful and reading about how the surgery is becoming a...