Adam, I had surgery in April and still have a great deal of pain - especially if I use my arms a lot or get too tired. Unfortunately, I cannot take pain meds. ...Read more
Adam, I had surgery in April and still have a great deal of pain - especially if I use my arms a lot or get too tired. Unfortunately, I cannot take pain meds. I use a heating pad for a while at night which helps a little. My best to you for a complete recovery. Ruth Howell
Hi Adam, I was told to is part of the healing process those sharp pains next to my scar.. It will be 2 months on Aug 24th since my surgery and I still get ...Read more
Hi Adam, I was told to is part of the healing process those sharp pains next to my scar.. It will be 2 months on Aug 24th since my surgery and I still get weirded out by the feeling.
Take Care Bill
Hi Adam, thanks for reaching out to me earlier today on one of my posts.
I am wishing you all the best in your recovery and praying for you too.
Matt Fountain ...Read more
Hi Adam, thanks for reaching out to me earlier today on one of my posts.
I am wishing you all the best in your recovery and praying for you too.
Matt Fountain
Adam,
I just read your last post and while I am not sure what type of valve you went with I have the same vision issue. I didn\'t have it before the surgery. ...Read more
Adam,
I just read your last post and while I am not sure what type of valve you went with I have the same vision issue. I didn\'t have it before the surgery. Basically the eye doctors and my cardio told me they were occular migranes. Annoying but harmless unless they come with pain. As for tingling I had that also not far out from the surgery.
I am 9 months out from an AVR which replaced my bicuspid valve which was damaged by endocarditis. Anyways just a heads up that some weird stuff happens and it shouldn\'t worry you.
Good Luck
Jerry H
Louisville, KY
Thank you for your insight as this has helped with my anxiety about the situation. The surgery I had was an ascending aortic aneurysm repair. Wish you the best in your recovery as sometimes these "mental things" are the hardest part of our recovery.
Adam, I just found your journal. I\'m glad your surgery went well and your recovery is under way. I am having surgery on June 2. I was wondering where you had ...Read more
Adam, I just found your journal. I\'m glad your surgery went well and your recovery is under way. I am having surgery on June 2. I was wondering where you had your procedure. Thanks, Jon Farmer
Hey Adam,
I don\'t know if there is an easier way to chat besides this guestbook thing. My recovery has been slow. I am also wanting to strat jogging again, ...Read more
Hey Adam,
I don\'t know if there is an easier way to chat besides this guestbook thing. My recovery has been slow. I am also wanting to strat jogging again, but can only go for a min or two at 6mph then have to slow and walk at 4 mph for a min or two. Pretty brutal, since 6mph used to be my warmup or steady pace for a long time. I also needed a pacemaker post-op so I am still dealing with those challenges or getting the settings right. Like you, I can\'t complain about much, happy to be here!
Adam Howell Did you every get any brief blurred vision after your surgery? I have had some episodes of that abou ... Read more
Adam Howell Did you every get any brief blurred vision after your surgery? I have had some episodes of that about every 5 days since surgery that last about 3-10 minutes.
Hey Adam, I had valve sparing aortic root replacement in July 2010. I am 30 yrs old also with a small child. My ascending aorta aneurysm was 6.7cm when it was ...Read more
Hey Adam, I had valve sparing aortic root replacement in July 2010. I am 30 yrs old also with a small child. My ascending aorta aneurysm was 6.7cm when it was found. I am lucky. Glad you are progressing well. It is a slow go, and I am still nowhere near post-op fitness levels. Give me a shout if you want.
Cam
WOW you are lucky. My ascending aneurysm was around 5 cm and the surgeon told my family after the surgery that I was lucky bc the wall became very thin. Just now starting to feel like I am getting back to normal a little bit. God willing I hope to be able to start running and getting back to some sort of physical fitness soon, as that is one of my passion's in life.
Adam,
My thoughts exactly on Tractor Traylor. News like that has a tendency to gnaw at you. On a much lighter note (I hope), how is your recovery coming. ...Read more
Adam,
My thoughts exactly on Tractor Traylor. News like that has a tendency to gnaw at you. On a much lighter note (I hope), how is your recovery coming. I really hope all is well with you and your family. I am headed to Cleveland on May 25th and will update when I know more. Keeping you in my prayers.
Jim D
Things are progressing well. One thing is for sure is you have to take things slow for a while. Mentally you feel like you can do certain things but physically you just can't yet. A few times I have gotten those wake up calls. I met with my Surgeon yesterday and he let me know that everything looked great on the scans and chest xray so that was good news. Also, he cleared me to go back to work on June 1st (never been so excited to get back to work before!). Yesterday I was chatting with one of my neighboor's and he told me that a few years ago his father had an ascending aortic aneurysm that ruptured. So again how blessed are we that we know about it and are getting it treated! Anxious to hear what your Surgeon say's on the 25th. Let me know as I will be praying for you as well.
Adam,
I would love to know how things are going. When you get a chance, give me an update. Keep praying for you and your family! I still don\'t know much. ...Read more
Adam,
I would love to know how things are going. When you get a chance, give me an update. Keep praying for you and your family! I still don\'t know much. Cleveland is supposed to call on Monday to schedule my battery of testing and visit with the cardiologist and surgeon.
Jim D.
Things are starting to progress. Each day I seem to get better both mentally and physically. The feeling after surgery can be confusing and it seems like one problem pops up after another. After the surgery I felt just "out of it" for about a week. Mentally I was confused and even felt light-headed/dizzy at times. That has just about gone away and seems to be fairly common after such a surgery. Physically, I feel stronger and stronger each day. The first week it was very hard and exhausting to get around. Now I am taking walks (mostly in the house bc of this great weather) of about 15-20 minute increments 3 times a day. The pain is getting less and less each day and I feel like I can be almost off my pain meds. One thing that is kind of strange is I have a numbness/heavy feeling in my lower right arm and fingers. Overall, though I honestly feel great and feel that God gave me a new lease on life. I keep Proverbs 3: 5-6 in my mind at all times and that seems to help so much.
How are you holding up? I think about your situation a lot and feel like I am here to kind of be your "Ginny Pig" and help you get though this. You are going through what I feel is the toughest stage mentally (even after the surgery). The unknown and anticipation can sometimes be the worst. However, you are going to the best of the best up in Cleveland and Lars Stevensen is probably the best in the World at the surgery you are going to have. Let me know if you have any question or if anything pops in your mind. I will be here for you man to help you get though this.
I guess the ball is officially rolling. Cleveland called today. I need to have pulmonary function tests, an ECHO, CT Scan, Holter monitor, and a cardiology ...Read more
I guess the ball is officially rolling. Cleveland called today. I need to have pulmonary function tests, an ECHO, CT Scan, Holter monitor, and a cardiology evaluation, then meet with the surgeon to discuss timing. I feel a sense of relief now. Just have to be patient and wait for the story to unfold. I hope Ll is well with you and your recovery.
Praying for you,
Jim D
I am from: Columbus, Ohio
