Vincent63
Active member
Firstly I would like to thank all of those that have given their time, advice, money and enthusiasm to create and maintain such an unbelievably valuable forum over the years.
Six weeks ago I did not know that I had any problem with my heart or AV. After face planting as a consequence of a collapse on a train and subsequent diagnosis of Aortic Stenosis due to a bicuspid AV I now know ... Otherwise I have been fairly healthy for a non drinking non smoking 51 year old. My condition deteriorated quite quickly so AVR was strongly recommended. This forum has been invaluable for me in understanding and dealing with all that goes with the situation. For the previous 12 months I had regularly been dizzy and sometimes had chest pains .. but ignored these
I will have the AVR on Monday 13th and it is almost certain I will go with mechanical .. personal choice after discussing with the surgeon and getting lots of input from previous posts here ... Nothing is guaranteed as we all know but for me I will take the Warfarin option and a high probability of no further surgery.
Right now I have been blessed with not not dwelling too much on the negative side of what is ahead ( put it down to being stubborn) . and long may that continue. I am thinking about some practical matters that i can't see easily any posts on ...
What is normal in terms of sleeping after getting home? i.e. is it normal to sleep in a bed .. I toss and turn a lot .. sleep on my back, front and side .. or is a couch or chair more norm al for a while ?
I have seen a lot written about pillows and cushions ... Are there any really good recommendations here ? especially UK sourced.
I have seen that 4 to 6 weeks is normal for return to driving ... but any advice on what is normal for returning to playing golf (albeit badly)
Any advice on flying afterwards . .. I would like to see family that are unable to travel to see me due to age which requires a short (1 hour flight) .... what is the experience on timing here ?
My work involves a lot of short haul and regular long haul flights ... again what is experience here ?
Does anyone in the UK have experience with self managing warfarin ? (after whatever time is appropriate) .. Do GP surgeries tend to be ok with this ?
Is it normal to regularly monitor blood pressure ongoing and if so any good advice on doing this at home?
I am sure there may be more but I would be grateful for whatever advice you folks can provide
Vincent
Six weeks ago I did not know that I had any problem with my heart or AV. After face planting as a consequence of a collapse on a train and subsequent diagnosis of Aortic Stenosis due to a bicuspid AV I now know ... Otherwise I have been fairly healthy for a non drinking non smoking 51 year old. My condition deteriorated quite quickly so AVR was strongly recommended. This forum has been invaluable for me in understanding and dealing with all that goes with the situation. For the previous 12 months I had regularly been dizzy and sometimes had chest pains .. but ignored these
I will have the AVR on Monday 13th and it is almost certain I will go with mechanical .. personal choice after discussing with the surgeon and getting lots of input from previous posts here ... Nothing is guaranteed as we all know but for me I will take the Warfarin option and a high probability of no further surgery.
Right now I have been blessed with not not dwelling too much on the negative side of what is ahead ( put it down to being stubborn) . and long may that continue. I am thinking about some practical matters that i can't see easily any posts on ...
What is normal in terms of sleeping after getting home? i.e. is it normal to sleep in a bed .. I toss and turn a lot .. sleep on my back, front and side .. or is a couch or chair more norm al for a while ?
I have seen a lot written about pillows and cushions ... Are there any really good recommendations here ? especially UK sourced.
I have seen that 4 to 6 weeks is normal for return to driving ... but any advice on what is normal for returning to playing golf (albeit badly)
Any advice on flying afterwards . .. I would like to see family that are unable to travel to see me due to age which requires a short (1 hour flight) .... what is the experience on timing here ?
My work involves a lot of short haul and regular long haul flights ... again what is experience here ?
Does anyone in the UK have experience with self managing warfarin ? (after whatever time is appropriate) .. Do GP surgeries tend to be ok with this ?
Is it normal to regularly monitor blood pressure ongoing and if so any good advice on doing this at home?
I am sure there may be more but I would be grateful for whatever advice you folks can provide
Vincent