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Today is 5 years since my aneurysm was replaced, my aortic valve was repaired and I had many complications. Sounds bad, but I can and should forget this date since my Feb 2015 aortic valve replacement has left me feeling good! Out with the old and in with the new! 2 OHS in 5 years is too many!

Hello everyone, I had my first echo then follow-up with surgeon yesterday after a Feb 18 AVR. I was 34 going into my second OHS as my wife was 32 weeks pregnant. My EF had dropped to 33% and my left ventricle was increased to 7.3 cm (huge)! Preliminary echo results from yesterday show EF is...

It was a crazy winter for my wife and I, she was super pregnant and i was facing my second OHS in 5 years. February 18 I had my AVR and recovery has been fairly uneventful. Last week, our first daughter was born happy and healthy. We are so blessed by Ellie Anne Gough! She is loved by her 5...

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i everyone, I have another question. After my first surgery I needed a pacemaker and had a dual lead Medtronic inserted for heart block. This means there is a lead going into the ventricle and atrium. After my recent surgery they tested my pacemaker and it showed the atrium lead needed more...

Hello, I sent an email to my surgeon's office asking about what I think is bone noise from my ribs/ chest area. I see there are other discussions about this, and generally there is no concern as it is normal for bone movement after surgery. However, it was suggested I look into a chest binder...

I am going to try and keep this short and sweet, but include as much useful information that may assist others in the future. Personal: I am 34 year old male from Ontario, Canada. I have a family and work as a police officer. History: At 30 years old was diagnosed with BAV and ascending aortic...

Hi everyone, Like many people I was on this forum several times a day, but as I healed and life moved on, I slowly posted less and read the forum less. My brief history is in 2010 at age 30 I was diagnosed with BAV, and a 67mm ascending aortic aneurysm. I had valve-sparing aortic root...

Hello, I have not been on this great website as much as I used to be. 4 years post-op from my valve-sparing aortic root replacement surgery I am happy and healthy. I'm still a bit leaky in the aortic valve, but feel good and no symptoms. Best wishes to everyone on here! The mental health is as...

Hello, I have not been on much lately, busy with my 3 and 1 year old boys! I'm feeling good after 3 years since my valve repair and aortic replacement. Still some ups and downs, but happy to be doing so well! I hope everyone is doing well too! Cam

2 years ago today I had my valve sparing aortic root replacement surgery in Ottawa. Overall feeling great, athletic performance about 75% as it was pre op. Glad to be here, a day boating with the family beats surgery anytime! Thanks for the support everyone, and best wishes to people facing the...

Hello, I inquired about donating blood to Canadian Blood Services, and was told by a nurse on the phone that I was no longer eligible. I asked why, and she said anyone who has had heart surgery is disqualified. She said donating blood puts strain on the heart, and that was the reason. During my...

This is not heart/ valve related, but nonetheless is causing a bit of stress in our lives..... We have a 2 year old boy named Logan and are expecting again in 3 weeks. We don't know the sex, but if it's a boy we are stuck between Graydon and Grayson. Our last name is Gough (Goff) if that helps...

My last echo showed some area of my heart was not getting the same amount of blood as other areas, so my cardio wanted me to have a PET scan/test at the local hospital. He then called back and said I was heading back to the Ottawa Heart Institute for a non-invasive CT angiogram. I had this test...

This is my last day working a desk as a police officer at the station since my surgery July 9, 2010. I came back on light duties in September 2010, and have been since on modified duty at the station. After many ups and downs, cardio appointments, pacemaker setting changes and working out I am...

It's hard to believe that it has been exactly one year since my surgery. There have been many ups and downs, but day by day I am getting back to normal. Exercise is still challenging, but day to day living is usually pretty good. If I push it too hard, it still takes a day or two to feel better...

Hello, I have searched and have not found any other threads on this. I have posted this info on other websites, so if you have read it I am sorry. Anyways, after surgery in July I had full heart block, and 3 weeks after the valve surgery had a permanent Medtronic Adapta put in. I had a checkup...

As I learn more about my lengthy ICU/ hospital stay in July, I have done more research on ARDS. As a result of my surgery I developed ARDS and had to be put back on the ventilator for a couple days/ The bipap didn't work. I had 7 blood transfusions during the surgery and was on the heart/ lung...