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Hi I also had Hodgkins disease in 1977 treated with Radiation was followed with echos for years, and both my aortic and mitral valves were getting worse. last Jan my aortic valve was .8cm, I started having more symtoms, irregular heart rate and sob. I had both valves replaced in June 2011. Its...

Hi I met my surgeon in march and had my surgery in June. I have known for years that this was coming, but from the time I met my surgeon he said the surgery should be done with in 5-6 months. I scheduled it in 3 months and its been a year and I feel so much better. Good luck!!!! this is a Great...

Today is my 1 year anniversary!!! An emotional day in many ways I feel grateful and thankful for my family, friends, my Surgeon, and this wonderful site. All of you have helped me in so many ways. Its been a journey with many highs and lows, I feel so much better now than I ever thought I would...

Congrats!!!!!!!!!! 2 years and many many more to come!!!!!!

congratulations on your first year!!!!!!! WOW so happy for you!!!! my 1 year anniversary is June 23rd 2012 wat a difference a year makes we are all blessed!!!!!!!!! RZG Rachel

I take klor con 20 meq i break them in half. Still hard to get down with water, OJ makes it easier. I also take Mag citrate 1 daily. K stays around 3.8 -4.0 mag 2.0. Steve are the micro k perscription?? that may be an option. Michellemar I like bananas but 1 1/2 aday may be hard and cause...

Its been awhile since I posted, Ive been waiting to feel better both physically and mentally. I'm getting there!!!!! It has been 4 months since my AVR, MVR and cabe x1 (all from radiation heart disease years ago) and I have completed 30 sessions of cardiac rehab which has been a tremendous help...

Lynn and family, So sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rachel RZG

My Dr suggested we try it for the sob and chest tightening i get with exertion 9 weeks post op AVR MVR CABGX1. Also with exertion does anyone experience a decrease in their BP and lightheadedness. Thanks for the feedback Rachel RZG

Back from hospital, cardiac cath normal the RCA was hard to visualize it filled but not sure if it was from the graft or collaterol circulation. hemodynamics normal and both valves working well. they decreased my lasix felt i was to dry, and metoprolo 12.5 twice a day i will continue, Dr felt we...

cath thursday, ill keep you posted, going in wed to start heparin. I wont have a laptop but ill try to get a hold of some other means of comunication. Thanks for all the feedback!!!!!! Rachel RZG

Well ill be having a right and left heart cath this week and an echo to rule out anything causing this lack of progression in my recovery. I have radiation heart disease and even though the aortic and mitral valves were replaced They want to check all areas ughhhh!! The hardest part is getting...

Thanks for your feedback. I guess I expected to be feeling better by 2 months. Im having rhythm issues Pacs ans Pvcs that i become symptomatic, lightheaded sob fatigue and palpitations and I get very discouraged. Bina you are so right they are annoying!! Im taking metoprolol 25mg and that makes...

I had a AVR, MVR cabge x1 RCA on 6/23/11 was in and out of afib controlled so no meds. Came home saw cardiologist had event recorder showed pacs pvcs and a 24 hour holter showed freq pvcs pacs stated on metoprplol 12.5 increased to 25 twice a day bp is running low though 90 100 syst. I have sob...

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending positives vibes on the 22nd! RZG Rachel

Bev Im 4 weeks post op i still have a "yucky tummy" my taste buds are not all back and im so tired. Don't push yourself to much take baby steps. I felt much worse 1 week post op than i do now things will get better. It takes time and patience. Take Care RZG Rachel

great progress pem!!! Im 4 weeks post op AVR, MVR cabg x1 rca and im moving along but at a slower pace. recovery has been a little more of a rocky road. i walk 2,3 xs a day 1/2 mile and am winded. I start cardiac rehab in 2 weeks and am looking forward to that. I am a little apprehensive to...

I had both an AVR and MVR on June 23 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic the care was superb both in the ICU of which I spent 10 Days due to rhythm problem and another 6 in step down. My surgeon Dr Lytle was technically amazing!! I could not have asked for a better experience. The surgery was very...

Thanks Lyn You are so right!!!! Rachel

Scott what did your cardio say on Monday? I hope this gets resolved soon! Thanks for visiting me and all you support it ment so much to me. Keep me posted on the wires. I am recovering slowly but each day is better. I'm so happy to be apart of the class of 2011!!!! Rachel