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Yup, I had MVR back on 01/30/2012 and having a misdiagnosis of exercise-induced asthma and getting out of shape (gained 22 pounds since the surgery) or "deconditioned", I finally had a stress echo and it showed that the ring was too small and a TEE to confirm. How long can you go with a ring...

Hello! I had a repair 01/12 and for the past 6 months my valve has been leaking mod/severe so we are playing "the waiting game" again. I have noticed that people usually have a replacement after a repair. Is that the common thing? or is there a possibility for another repair after a failed one...

Is it me or allergies kick your butt way more after you have a heart surgery than before? I had my repair Jan 30 and now when I work out when allergies are up, it feels like I'm working out with a flu! Also, my pulse goes sky high on the workouts that shouldn't elevate it as much. Just...

My mitral valve turns out to be very soft and it loosened the ring, which is now moderately leaking from my mitral valve repair surgery 6 months ago. 2 echos have confirmed that it's moderately leaking. My cardiologist thinks that I will need another surgery in the future....sigh. The pressure...

Hello- Its been about 5.5 months since my OHS and my upper inner thigh is still numb...like the dentist numb... When do you get your nerves back full time? I feel it sometimes especially when my 2 year old steps on my thigh but that's about it. Thanks- Laura

Even if our hearts are "fixed" after surgery...it's still a pre-existing condition with the insurance companies if my husband loses his job for some reason and we lose our insurance?? Also, my PCP put dilated cardiomyopathy on my diagnosis that my cardiologist doesn't agree with. How can I get...

Went for my 6 month teeth cleaning and the dentist said "American Heart Association said no cleaning or elective procedures, only emergencies during the first year after open heart surgery".......has anyone else had this happen?? Never heard of it. My cardiologist must of not known since she...

Hi- I have had only chest pressure and mucus in lower lungs all last week. Today, I did 50 min of strength while keeping heart rate at 140s...but when I got on the elliptical after I only went about 5 minutes before I got off. I've had a lot of anxiety with this chest cold because it's the...

Hi- My blood pressure was 94/66 this am. It's occasionally that low. Dizziness and fatigue are symptoms. My cardiologist does not seem concerned, she thinks it'll slowly get better. Does anyone have these symptoms or blood pressure? Thanks! Laura

Hello- I get it now....When I had severe mitral valve regurg, I thought "Why me?? I'm only 31 years old and I have a daughter" I wanted to get my Masters in Accounting and work hard and make good money...sure I might not like my job but who cares?? I am making money right? Taking life for...

Hello again! I am almost three months out and I have this feeling that whenever I drink coffee, I am more tired and today I worked out in the morning?? My pulse is still in the upper 90s and lower 100s but my blood pressure is still low 90/60s....I have problems getting up too fast on certain...

Warrior Dash is going to be in Austin Nov 10, 2012. Be then I would be 10 months post op....for those who have done it...is it that hard or do you think it can be done 10 months post op?? Laura

Hello- I have been doing low impact cardio for the past couple weeks and feel great. I had right thoracotomy mitral valve repair on 01/30/2012. Today, I did 10 minutes of abs and it hurt near the incision. How long does it take for muscles that have been cut to heal? I know working out is very...

Hello! I am 10 weeks post op from a right thorac where they spread my ribs to go in... I am wondering if the ribs go back together? I was feeling them last night and yup they are still spread apart and sore... Thank you!

Hi- My cardiologist said "return to working out but no heavy lifting" I love doing push-ups and I forgot to ask her about those.. what is your take on those? Also, she said no more than 20 pounds on dumbbells....prior surgery I was lifting 15 pounds and slowly inching to 20 pounds...I know she...

Hello- I had my mitral valve repaired 01/30/2012 and had an echo done a couple weeks ago. It turns out that I have moderate leakage. I guess the ring didn't hold that well?? The surgeon said that he doesn't know what happened. He said that no leakage was noted on the TEE after the surgery and...

I had my echo on Monday and my cardiologist said that I still have the pressure in my lungs and I have mild to moderate leakage. She said that she is going to call the surgeon to see what is going on. I had a Mitral Valve repair on 01/30/2012. Has anyone had this before? I'm annoyed and a little...

Hello all- Today is my first echo and I can't wait! I had the surgery 01/30/12 and had a St. Jude ring on my mitral valve. Can you see the ring on the echo? I don't know if it's normal to have an echo so soon but I kinda insisted on one to calm any anxiety and to see my heart. What was your...

Hi- I had my surgery a month ago and my pulse rate before surgery was in the mid 60s but for the past month it's been in the low 100s or upper 90s. Has anyone had this? When does it go back down or is it to early? Thank you- Laura

Hi- Our cardiac rehab lasts from 7-2pm and I am a stay at home mom to a 19 month old so it's not possible for me to attend cardiac rehab. What am I missing from not going to cardiac rehab? My surgeon said that I didn't need it because I'm 31 years old and I had a right thoracotomy, meanwhile...