Linda's Heart Valve Journal

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 09:59 AM

Linda...I have had PACs for years and they used to bug the crap out of me and wake me up at night. I found that by eliminating most of my caffeine intake, it helped tremendously. I may have a few cups of coffee in the morning but never any caffeine after 12 noon. I also do not drink any sodas. The PACs are now so infrequent that I rarely have them. They may show up occassionally if I have had too many beers, but that is about it. Not sure if you have tried this yet, but wanted to offer my experience. Hope this helps.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 07:10 PM

Linda, I had open heart mitral valve surgery 7/12/11 - it was a successful repair and a partial maze at Cleveland Clinic. This was my third successful procedure at CCF.

I had an afib ablation in Oct 08 and then in Feb 09 I had a PVC ablation - both successful. I had had afib and pvc's for 10 years - I know your pain and not knowing where to go but just knowing I could not stand it much longer. I am from VA Beach and the local doctors could not do anything with either of these. A 24 hr monitor showed I was have 32,000 pvc's a day.- and I felt everyone of them - DR. Walid Saliba (EP) at Cleveland Clinic is a miracle worker - my last monitor showed 147 pvc's - which I don't even notice.he fixed me. Contact me if you want more information. Emilyrae Helfen

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 01:08 PM

WOW time flies! Continued good health to you.

How are those 2 kiddos?

Take care, C

Monday, January 17, 2011 08:06 PM

Linda

I am 3 months post op. I need to lift 40+ pounds for work on a regular basis. I have been slowly lifting weights to build up my strength. I am amazed by how much strenth I lost in my arms and chest. I still am not up to lifting 40+ pounds on a regular basis. I usually have to rest for a day between work outs. It is mostly muscular pain but I can feel it in my sternum also.

It must have been good beer if it weighed 25 -30 lbs!!!

Amy Sz.