Beth,
I haven\'t seen a post from you in a while and was wondering how you are doing. As I wait for my surgery on 9/8, I am very anxious and continue to read ...Read more
Beth,
I haven\'t seen a post from you in a while and was wondering how you are doing. As I wait for my surgery on 9/8, I am very anxious and continue to read journals on this site. It seems to calm me. I have a question......now that you\'ve been on the coumedin for a while longer, how are you feeling and are you having any issues with it?
Hope your recovery is progressing.
Julie
(SC)
Beth Graves Julie, I have been doing great. I am still working on my coumadin levels. Everything seems to effec ... Read more
Beth Graves Julie, I have been doing great. I am still working on my coumadin levels. Everything seems to effect the levels. I really think it takes awhile to get your body adjusted. I am sure you will be just fine.
Beth
Hi Beth,
I was reading through your journal and so happy that you are progressing well. I have to get a Aortic Valve Replacement and was wondering why you ...Read more
Hi Beth,
I was reading through your journal and so happy that you are progressing well. I have to get a Aortic Valve Replacement and was wondering why you decided to get a mechanival valve. I believe you originally wanted a tissue valve. What kind of side affects, if any, are you having on the coumedin? I am so stressed about picking the best surgeon and the type of valve. This site has calmed me a little though.
It\'s great to read everyone\'s story and how great they are feeling after the surgery.
Take care!
Julie
South Carolina
I am really thankful for this site also, it has helped me tremendously.
In response to your question the reason that I chose the mechanical valve was because the pig and cow valves will wear out. Before my surgery I had static pulmonary hypertension and my doctors were concerned. Pulmonary hypertension causes more stress on the valves and could have worn a tissue valve out faster. They were also concerned that if that happened I would physically not be able to handle a second heart surgery. Fortunately for me when they replaced my mitral valve it corrected the pulmonary hypertension also. As far as problems with the coumadin I haven't noticed any physical difference. There have been some issues with my INR levels being too low and when that happens I have to give myself shots of Levonox until I can get it back up. I would imagine that over time all will level out, I've only been on it 2 mths and 9 days.
I understand totally how stressing it is trying to make this decision because once you make it and have the surgery its done. Research, Pray and Trust God to help you make the correct decision for you. You are ultimately the one that has to live with the what you decide.
Hi Beth. Just checking in to see how your recovery is going. Jon Farmer
Beth Graves Hey Jon, sorry it has taken me several days to get back to you. I am doing well. It sounds like we ... Read more
Beth Graves Hey Jon, sorry it has taken me several days to get back to you. I am doing well. It sounds like we are bouncing back at about the same rate. Coumadin levels seem to be the drawback. Keep at it, eventually we will have it under control.
Beth, your days sound a lot like mine. I have started to avoid the naps and that helps me sleep through the night. I initially had a lot of back/shoulder pain ...Read more
Beth, your days sound a lot like mine. I have started to avoid the naps and that helps me sleep through the night. I initially had a lot of back/shoulder pain but that is getting better too. If I sit or lay for a while, I have some pain around the incision but it feels more like muscle than the skin. I start rehab on Tuesday and my wife goes back to work on Thursday. It\'s going to be a lonely week until I get permission to drive. I\'m glad you are doing so well. It\'s hard to believe where we were just a couple weeks ago. Jon Farmer
Beth,
Soooooooooooooo great to hear you are at home now!
By the way, who was your surgeon?
Keep on tickin!
Adam Pick
Beth Graves Thanks, Adam. My surgeon was Dr. Edward Savage. He and his staff at Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL we ... Read more
Beth Graves Thanks, Adam. My surgeon was Dr. Edward Savage. He and his staff at Cleveland Clinic, Weston, FL were awesome. Even his nurse Barbara came to see me several times after my surgery. Beth Graves
I am from: Lakeland, Florida
Beth