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My optical migraines have been exasperated by valve repacement surgery. The following is a reprint of my post of Oct 30, 2005; I have suffered from ocular migraines since age 19. I am 72 now. Prior to valve replacement I would get maybe 3 or 4 a year. Now I get them maybe weekly, but...

I had a cath with an aneurysm in the ascending aorta in 2002. All went well. My cath took 90 minutes to complete. The nurses said I got my monies worth since they typically take 30 minutes. What credentials does this person who says it should not be done have?

What follows is a copy of my Feb 12, 2005 post: I had feelings of lightheadedness during weeks 6 to 12 post surgery. I felt so bad one day that I went to emergency during the seventh week. They reported all tests were within norms. My doctor would tinker with meds but I got no relief. Also I...

Just for the record Another Michigander, Rachael Townsend, died at the Chicago Marathon in October 2004. She was an athlete, age 29. She died of mitral valve prolapse at the finish line. I submitted a thread titled "Rachael Townsend Remembered" in 2005.

Hi Rich, Congratulations on both anniversaries! Tony :)

Its a yes for me

Reaction to valve replacement can vary over a wide range. I had surgery at age 68, I am 74 now. For me the surgery and the first 6 weeks of recovery were quite easy. I was operated on Thursday and was discharged to home the following Tuesday. I had no real pain in the hospital but took pain...

The following is a copy of a Feb 2005 posting by me. I had feelings of lightheadedness during weeks 6 to 12 post surgery. I felt so bad one day that I went to emergency during the seventh week. They reported all tests were within norms. My doctor would tinker with meds but I got no relief...

Nancy, sincere sympathy and condolences. You and Joe have been an inspiration to all of us!

For a long time I have wondered why mechanical valves are bicuspid. It is good to hear that experimentation is going on for tricuspid mechanical valves. That brings up another question: Are all tissue valves tricuspid? If so does that make them better as far as patient abilities, fatigue, etc ?

My surgeon was selected by the hospital in which I had a catherization and TEE. I knew very little about aortic valve replacement but I was frightened because I had an aneurysm at the valve. The operation was scheduled within one week. After his round of surgery the surgeon came to my room to...

Ross, Glad to see that your home. Get rested and get all well!! Tony

I experienced my first ocular migraine at age 19. For the next 50 years I would have them maybe 4 or 5 times a year. At age 69 I had a mechanical aortic valve inserted with the Bental procedure and a single bypass. Since OHS the ocular migraines have increased in frequency to about 4 per week...

Our prayers are for a quick and complete recovery for Ton and tranquility for her family during this difficult time. We will be looking for her sparkling posts once again.

The following is a copy of a Feb 2005 posting by me. I had feelings of lightheadedness during weeks 6 to 12 post surgery. I felt so bad one day that I went to emergency during the seventh week. They reported all tests were within norms. My doctor would tinker with meds but I got no relief...

What is the rush? Around here in SE Michigan the standard is 12 weeks post op before full activity. Work into it gradually.

I obtained the report of my valve replacement from my hospital with no problem at all. The girl in medical records does this as a matter of routine. I did have to make the request in writing on a form they provided. No charge.

Please type "cognitive function" in the search listing at the top of the screen. 22 postings appeared for me.

The following is a copy of a Feb 2005 posting by me. I had feelings of lightheadedness during weeks 6 to 12 post surgery. I felt so bad one day that I went to emergency during the seventh week. They reported all tests were within norms. My doctor would tinker with meds but I got no relief...

I had a St Jude valve replacement on 27 June 2002. The operation and hospital stay of 5 days were uneventful. At the hospital I felt a bit stiff and sore, kind of like I had flu symptoms. I was given pain pills (Darvocet). When I protested to the surgeon that I had no pain he said take them...