Hi All,
I'm new to this web site. I had my Aortic Valve replaced in November 2014. I was diagnosed one year earlier which was attributed to Mantle radiotherapy ...Read more
Hi All,
I'm new to this web site. I had my Aortic Valve replaced in November 2014. I was diagnosed one year earlier which was attributed to Mantle radiotherapy over 20 years ago. My Mitral valve had started to leek which they said was caused by the heart being slightly enlarged because of the Aortic valve. I did have Afib. for a while and scared the hell out of me and my family. I crashed two weeks later while still in hospital where they discovered a bleed into the kidneys. So in all I was in hospital for a month and on intravenous antibiotics for a month when I got home. Last visit to the Cardiologist they But TG I am now on the road to recovery. I am back to work full time and loving life. Mitral valve still settling down
Lenore Mitchell Take care, Bernie! Being in the hospital for a month must've been challenging, to say the least. Glad ... Read more
Lenore Mitchell Take care, Bernie! Being in the hospital for a month must've been challenging, to say the least. Glad you're doing well.
Bernie McGleave Thanks for the kind words.
Am off the amiodarone tablets and feeling fine. Started swimming a couple ... Read more
Bernie McGleave Thanks for the kind words.
Am off the amiodarone tablets and feeling fine. Started swimming a couple of mornings before work to get fitter. Great being on her and seeing everyones comments
All prepared ready for surgery, pre meds given and then told I had urine tract infection and it was postponed for 2 weeks. So the wait begins again.
oh no. really sorry to hear that.
Adam Pick Bernie, So sorry about that. Stay strong. Hopefully, the two weeks will pass quickly.
Terrie Syvertsen Sorry to hear about your delay. Better than to have to deal with any chances of infection and it is a ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Sorry to hear about your delay. Better than to have to deal with any chances of infection and it is a common delay of surgery as it isn't found until right up on your "day" which is frustrating. I was on meds
right up near the Pre-op and it cleared as I am hoping yours does so they can get on with it! This waiting is tough but hang in there and keep drinking lots of fluids with your meds! Take care.....
Pat DeBruce I was so afraid that something like this would happen to me! Or that I would over sleep and not get t ... Read more
Pat DeBruce I was so afraid that something like this would happen to me! Or that I would over sleep and not get to the hospital on time! We have enough anxiety for the planet and the some when we are waiting...may the days pass quickly and may you heal from the UTI.
Got my dates for aortic valve replacement. 21st of October. The countdown begins
Terrie Syvertsen Bernie- Welcome to our village! You will find many people to help support you on your journey(which i ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Bernie- Welcome to our village! You will find many people to help support you on your journey(which is coming up pretty quick!). Many people here to answer any questions and will share any feelings you feel free to express. Will be looking for your posts and know there are many of us and you're far from alone in this. Take care.
Bernie McGleave Thank you for those kind words Terrie. Australia seems a long way away from America but, thanks to th ... Read more
Bernie McGleave Thank you for those kind words Terrie. Australia seems a long way away from America but, thanks to this website I dont feel alone.
I am from: Perth, Australia
Am off the amiodarone tablets and feeling fine. Started swimming a couple ... Read more
Am off the amiodarone tablets and feeling fine. Started swimming a couple of mornings before work to get fitter. Great being on her and seeing everyones comments