6 month echo

[bbb]

Here I go, my first test since my OHS Nov. 29th 2007. Feeling slightly nervous, because I never had 1 symptom (other than heart murmur before my surgery) and they found the dreaded anyeursm through the echo previously. But I must say, I think I am feeling better than I ever have in my life! So I know all should go well. I really do feel pretty fantastic, great energy, able to work out, do everything I want to. Based on that, I am wishing myself a equally great report from my cardiologist. Will keep you all posted..

Best wishes, Betsy

 

[Lionheart]

Betsy,
You will do great! So don't worry. You and I share the same hospital for OHS, the same procedures (AVR and ascending aortic reduction), and the same valve; but I had a different surgeon. Please keep us informed about your results.
Take care,
John

 

[Superbob]

A little anxiety before any test is understandable. But it sounds like you're doing great and so chances are the echo will be A-OK. Best wishes to you, and let us know how it goes.

 

[DebbyA]

Your nervousness sounds like superstition, not based on anything in your condition.

But be sure to post your great results!

 

[WayneGM]

Sounds like you are doing great. I'm sure the echo will be fine. Best wishes and good luck.

 

[bbb]

Thanks for all the great wishes. My 6 month echo was fine! The cardiologist just mentioned I still had some gradient, which was to be expected because a slightly smaller valve was used because it needed to fit inside the aorta, which was normal for women sometimes??? Anyway, he said I didn't need to see him again for one year and that all looked fine.

I thought a cat scan after one year was normal, to check out the aneurysm graft??

Anyway, thanks for all the wonderful support from vr.com!

Betsy

 

[CThrock]

Great News.... Thanks for posting and letting us know!!!!

 

[Marguerite53]

Yay!!! Sounds great!

But don't you hate it when they throw in some new mumbo jumbo...I swear, it's just to keep you thinking of them!!

Fine is FINE!! I remember my cardio said, yes, you look okay. I thought, OKAY??? How about Wow!! or Hallelulya!! or just about anything but....um...okay.

Keep up the good work! You are sailing through your life on a smooth breeze. Way to go!!! Enjoy!!!

Marguerite

 

[DebbyA]

Yeaayyy!

(Does anybody have NO gradient?)