Day 7 post op- early morning of Sunday, 4/28 and still here battling the lasix, breathing treatments, and a fib medications! On the bright side, I'm down... Read more
Day 7 post op- early morning of Sunday, 4/28 and still here battling the lasix, breathing treatments, and a fib medications! On the bright side, I'm down 4 kgs of fluid since lasix was brought on and have 3 kgs to go to get back down to my admittance weight. Breathing is better overall too. Had the most amazing 4 hours of sleep yesterday afternoon. I then battled rapid a fib on and off all night last night so I'm exhausted this morning. Needless to say no sleeping possible last night. Waiting for the drip! If this is all I have to go through and I'm already in the hospital, I'm hopeful to get this behind me so I can get to the business of recovery at home!
Pam Dahl Right there with you, end is in sight. Daves aflutter stopped after 24 hours. Is now back in the 90 ... Read more
Pam Dahl Right there with you, end is in sight. Daves aflutter stopped after 24 hours. Is now back in the 90’s while on IV drip. Today will see what happens when IV is out. He was able to walk a lap yesterday which was good! Have you been getting cardiac rehab in hospital?
Valerie Allen Daneen, sorry this is happening. My own feeling, not necessarily others’, is that settling and not ... Read more
Valerie Allen Daneen, sorry this is happening. My own feeling, not necessarily others’, is that settling and not letting so many feelings hang on discharge is helpful. Getting the care you need when needed is key. Good luck and God bless!
Day 6 post op….Doctors are still dealing with the balance of trying to keep my heart in sinus rhythm while also treating my water retention and bronchial... Read more
Day 6 post op….Doctors are still dealing with the balance of trying to keep my heart in sinus rhythm while also treating my water retention and bronchial spasms. Doctors want my heart to rest so they are not having me walk more than a couple times a day. Because of my bronchial inflammation it's hard to treat because a lot interferes with my rhythm and we don't want that. Good news is the fluid has drained from my lungs. So, a pulmonologist is coming on board today to work along side my cardiologist and surgeon. Nursing staff, family, and friends have been amazing! I've only been able to sleep 4 hours tops per day due to breathing issues. Please pray for improvement there! Can't wait to get a comfortable night's sleep soon in my recliner at home !
Daneen Douglas Looks like I will prob be here until Monday 4/29…8 days? Felt great to get cleaned up!
Marie Myers You will absolutely love getting home!! It is so hard to really rest in the hospital…
Rose Madura Oh Daneen, I feel for you! Praying things start to settle down and you can go home.
Kevin McCarthy go, that's hard...will hold you in the light
Sue Maize That’s rough Daneen—I’m sure having even just one thing like the arrhythmia is hard, but add in ... Read more
Sue Maize That’s rough Daneen—I’m sure having even just one thing like the arrhythmia is hard, but add in the bronchial issue too, and the difficulty breathing. Hang in there, you’re almost home. I’ll be praying these issues clear up asap so your heart can get on with its healing. 🙏🏻💗
Valerie Allen Good luck Daneen! I am moving to the hotel tonight. Been a long slog, eh? Will certainly pray.
Daneen Douglas Thank you all! They all did a TON today and if my lungs are and a fib is at bay with the medications ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Thank you all! They all did a TON today and if my lungs are and a fib is at bay with the medications I may go home tomorrow, Sunday! At least that will be 7 days! I’ll keep y’all posted.
Glad you are headed to a hotel Valerie, and your oxygen levels must have been taken care of!
Jane Born Prayers for you Daneen! Hang in there! You are improving each day. The healing is going to take time... Read more
Jane Born Prayers for you Daneen! Hang in there! You are improving each day. The healing is going to take time. Our hearts were traumatized for sure. They will recover. Much love to you
Daneen Douglas Thank you all for the encouragement! It means a lot!
End of Day 4…….So got the clearance to be released at the end of day 5….tomorrow evening. But, then, have developed some atrial flutter. We shall ...Read more
End of Day 4…….So got the clearance to be released at the end of day 5….tomorrow evening. But, then, have developed some atrial flutter. We shall see.
Pam Dahl Daneen Douglas, no it’s holding steady in the 130’s all day. Trying to bring it down with meds b ... Read more
Pam Dahl Daneen Douglas, no it’s holding steady in the 130’s all day. Trying to bring it down with meds before they try a cardio version . How about you?
Daneen Douglas No bueno Pam. I hope the meds start to work. That must be frustrating! They’ve been treating my f ... Read more
Daneen Douglas No bueno Pam. I hope the meds start to work. That must be frustrating! They’ve been treating my fluid retention with a careful balance of lasix and potassium and admiodorone. It goes in for no longer that 10 min at a time but around 130’s as well.
Belinda Kenwood Rose, Daneen and Pam - I, too, am struggling with Afib/aflutter 16 days post surgery. Thank you for s ... Read more
Belinda Kenwood Rose, Daneen and Pam - I, too, am struggling with Afib/aflutter 16 days post surgery. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’ve been feeling like I’m the only one dealing with these issues. I’m being managed outpatient and it’s been stressful. Tomorrow I’ll be fitted with a halter monitor for 7-days, and the amiodarone dosage needed to be doubled. I’m hoping with time and monitoring, it will settle down. Like Daneen, I didn’t sleep much last night due to rapid heart rate continuing through the night. Blessings on your resolution of issues and recovery.
Day 4! Just got moved from ICU at the end of day 3. Did end up getting a full root replacement with freestyle bovine bio prosthetic but no ascending... Read more
Day 4! Just got moved from ICU at the end of day 3. Did end up getting a full root replacement with freestyle bovine bio prosthetic but no ascending aorta replacement. Tissue was strong and unchanged still at only 4.3. Having some breathing issues due to allergy induced asthma, so a few breathing treatments per day. Gained 4 1/2 lbs overnight so probably bringing lasix on board.
Valerie Allen Daneen! Congratulations you sound like you are doing well. Let me welcome you to recovery, friend. ... Read more
Valerie Allen Daneen! Congratulations you sound like you are doing well. Let me welcome you to recovery, friend. 💕
Marie Myers Wow, you are doing well to be posting! Enjoy a smooth recovery!
Pam Dahl So glad to hear you are doing well, been thinking of you. Hope things keep going smooth for you!!
Sher Follett So glad you are doing well and recovering nicely. Amazed that you are posting so soon after surgery.... Read more
Sher Follett So glad you are doing well and recovering nicely. Amazed that you are posting so soon after surgery. Big hugs for smooth continued recovery!
Susan Dunne Daneen, It's amazing. You wait, and wait and it 's over. So glad you are in recovery. My surgery ... Read more
Susan Dunne Daneen, It's amazing. You wait, and wait and it 's over. So glad you are in recovery. My surgery was Feb 19, and the time has flown. All is well.with .me and it will be for you🙋😊
Dan Fouratt Keep on focusing on your recovery it will get better every day.
Rose Madura So glad all is well. Each day will get better. 👍
Nancy Bukowski Congratulations Daneen! I was wondering how you were making out. Great to hear that you are on the ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski Congratulations Daneen! I was wondering how you were making out. Great to hear that you are on the road to recovery. I am looking forward to getting there myself. Only one more month of waiting after a postponed surgery.
Sue Maize Awww, Daneen! I’ve been wondering how things were going! I’m so glad to read your update! Rest we ... Read more
Sue Maize Awww, Daneen! I’ve been wondering how things were going! I’m so glad to read your update! Rest well and pace yourself, and I’m sure those other side effects will go away soon! Welcome back to us! 💗💗💗🙏🏻
Yumiko Ishida Welcome to recovery, Daneen! My allergies are bad this year, too. All that rain! Hope you feel bette... Read more
Yumiko Ishida Welcome to recovery, Daneen! My allergies are bad this year, too. All that rain! Hope you feel better soon
Larry Peterson Thanks for the update, Daneen! Sounds like it is going pretty well.
My last day at work is tomorrow, preoperative testing Friday, teeth cleaning Saturday, and surgery Monday at 7:30 am. My coworkers at school surprised me at ...Read more
My last day at work is tomorrow, preoperative testing Friday, teeth cleaning Saturday, and surgery Monday at 7:30 am. My coworkers at school surprised me at school today with a huge gift basket filled with munchies, pjs, a travel pillow, slippers, aand other special gifts like the one below. Life is tough but so are we, fellow heart warriors!
Yumiko Ishida Am praying for you, Daneen! Yes, you are right - life is tough but so are we
Deena Elani Best gift ever--- the love of others. Your "prep. basket" is incredibly thoughtful, plus cool gifts:) ... Read more
Deena Elani Best gift ever--- the love of others. Your "prep. basket" is incredibly thoughtful, plus cool gifts:). You must be an awesome teacher!
Things to know: You will get through and over this surgery. The stats are way, way in your favor. Focus on that.
You will wake up depleted of any energy, but the rate of improvement is remarkable each day. If you don't have much of an appetite in the ICU, which is usually the case, have someone go out and get you high protein shakes. You will need to get your hemoglobin up and the shakes will help with the exhaustion. Most of all, know to not hesitate to ask for ANYTHING, while in the hospital. Godspeed. You are almost there!!
Rose Madura What a great gift from your coworkers. Best wishes on your surgery and recovery.❤️🩹
Sue Maize We’re right there with you Daneen! 💗 I’ll be praying for you heart sister, not just Monday, bu ... Read more
Sue Maize We’re right there with you Daneen! 💗 I’ll be praying for you heart sister, not just Monday, but in the days leading up that you would be at total peace, able to just focus on this and not other worries or distractions, that you’ll sleep well, and of course that your surgery will go as smoothly as possible and be complication-free. You have a strong support network both there and here. Don’t be afraid to lean on it. ❤️🩹🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Pamela Gregory What a beautiful gift! You are tougher than you think and will do great.
Pam Dahl The countdown is on. Deep breaths you got this! Will be praying for you ❤️
Daneen Douglas You all rock! You are bringing me to tears, for real! I Think it’s all finally hitting me. I am s ... Read more
Daneen Douglas You all rock! You are bringing me to tears, for real! I Think it’s all finally hitting me. I am so grateful for you, heart brothers and sisters. We are a group nobody else can understand and I feel so blessed to be called a heart sister. Thank you for your encouraging words!❤️🙏🏽❤️
Sue Maize Enjoy your last day at work teacher friend! Praying blessings of peace over you today and this weeken ... Read more
Sue Maize Enjoy your last day at work teacher friend! Praying blessings of peace over you today and this weekend! One step, one breath, one moment at a time! “Cast all your anxieties on him because he cares for you!” 1Peter5:7 🙏🏻💕
T minus 14 days until my surgery date on 4/22. It’s weird but I’m actually a little excited to get my surgery so things can be fixed and I can be on the ...Read more
T minus 14 days until my surgery date on 4/22. It’s weird but I’m actually a little excited to get my surgery so things can be fixed and I can be on the road to an active life again!
Valerie Allen So many of us are scheduled for April! I know that feeling Daneen. Sometimes I have it too. 💕
Rose Madura It's not so abnormal to be excited at the thought of a life saving and life changing surgery. God bl ... Read more
Rose Madura It's not so abnormal to be excited at the thought of a life saving and life changing surgery. God bless you both.
Valerie Allen I’m also a bit excited to get past the waiting. Thanks, Rose ❤️
Sue Maize Daneen, I am really excited for you! We joined this site within a couple of days of each other and I ... Read more
Sue Maize Daneen, I am really excited for you! We joined this site within a couple of days of each other and I’ve enjoyed sharing the journey with you! Love that you’re also a teacher! I’ll be praying for you heart sister! 💗🙏🏻
Daneen Douglas I know, Sue! I agree. Your journey has been so inspiring. How is your journey toward the Ross going? ... Read more
Daneen Douglas I know, Sue! I agree. Your journey has been so inspiring. How is your journey toward the Ross going? I’m excited for you, too fellow Heart Sister!
This link is a checklist I created based on what I've read and have included many of your suggestions. Please feel free to add anything to this working ...Read more
This link is a checklist I created based on what I've read and have included many of your suggestions. Please feel free to add anything to this working document. If you like it the way it is, please make a copy for yourself. Modify it as you see fit.
Pam Dahl This is wonderful, thank you for sharing!!!
Rose Madura Daneen, you've spent a lot of good, hard work to create this. Great job!
Valerie Allen This is great, Daneen, and a huge help for all. In cursory reading, 2 things popped out. Cleveland cl ... Read more
Valerie Allen This is great, Daneen, and a huge help for all. In cursory reading, 2 things popped out. Cleveland clinic says Incisionshield is no longer available. And I know some ICU’s do not permit overnight stays -again, Cleveland. Thanks so much for doing this! ❤️
Darrell Malone Thank you. This is very helpful. So much to think about as it is. Wow so great.
Pam Dahl How do you donate blood for your own blood bank? Do you purchase a blood pressure machine or do we ... Read more
Pam Dahl How do you donate blood for your own blood bank? Do you purchase a blood pressure machine or do we get one from hospital?
Daneen Douglas I think you get your own machine. Pretty cheap online. The blood bank thing I’ve yet to find out ... Read more
Daneen Douglas I think you get your own machine. Pretty cheap online. The blood bank thing I’ve yet to find out about. I’m going to call my hospital this week to find out more about this.
Daneen Douglas I know people are able to donate blood for their surgeries.
Yumiko Ishida I inquired about donating my own blood. It is not covered by insurance so it’s not cheap. Also it w ... Read more
Yumiko Ishida I inquired about donating my own blood. It is not covered by insurance so it’s not cheap. Also it will leave you anemic before the surgery, so it’s not recommended. I think it was something people used to do when there was a blood bank contamination scare, but I was told it is rarely done these days.
So, I met with my cardiologist and surgeon today. My surgery date is 4/22/24. My date is a palindrome, lol! I’m getting an aortic valve/ root replacement ...Read more
So, I met with my cardiologist and surgeon today. My surgery date is 4/22/24. My date is a palindrome, lol! I’m getting an aortic valve/ root replacement with the Freestyle and an aortic aneurysm resection. They will clip the left atrial appendage if it’s the right shape to do so. They will also repair the mitral valve if needed. I feel relieved to know my date! Now I can start getting the rest of my ducks in a row!
Larry Peterson Nice to have that nailed down, Daneen! Good luck getting ready for it- lots of help here if you need ... Read more
Larry Peterson Nice to have that nailed down, Daneen! Good luck getting ready for it- lots of help here if you need it.
DeWayne Adamson Coming up soon, that's good. Long waits are not.
Valerie Allen I’m glad for your sake it’s coming into focus. Mine is the week before!
Rose Madura You have a great date. I'm not superstitious in the least but feel like your palindrome date will be ... Read more
Rose Madura You have a great date. I'm not superstitious in the least but feel like your palindrome date will be a good one!
Pamela Gregory Glad you will be getting this fixed without a long wait. The wait is torture. I will be in Mesa the ... Read more
Pamela Gregory Glad you will be getting this fixed without a long wait. The wait is torture. I will be in Mesa the first 2 weeks of April (from DE). If you want to talk about anything, we could meet for breakfast or lunch? Just message me
Daneen Douglas That would be great Pamela! I’ll send you a message with my info. Thank you!
Grace Mason Cool! It is a palindrome date. That sounds like a great date!
Sue Maize WOW MADAM! next LEVEL!!! 😁💗 So happy for you Daneen!
T- minus 3 days until I hopefully know my exact surgery date! Can’t wait to see my surgeon and cardiologist to get the surgery specifics rolling!
Sue Maize I know the feeling Daneen! In the meantime, I’m trying to get a few projects done around the house ... Read more
Sue Maize I know the feeling Daneen! In the meantime, I’m trying to get a few projects done around the house that I know I won’t have the stamina to do for awhile. It helps pass the time.
Daneen Douglas Yes it does! I organized the pantry, cleaned out the fridges, the trunk of my car, got schoolwork do ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Yes it does! I organized the pantry, cleaned out the fridges, the trunk of my car, got schoolwork done, and having family over for St Patty’s Day-corned beef & cabbage and homemade carrot cake. I’ll be wiped tomorrow but keeping busy does make the time pass more quickly.
Valerie Allen Wow-you are waaaay more productive than I am right now.
Sue Maize Love the swag Daneen! You've inspired me to get some too!
Sue Maize Btw, how are you feeling these days? I’m struggling with major fatigue, not sure whether it’s hea ... Read more
Sue Maize Btw, how are you feeling these days? I’m struggling with major fatigue, not sure whether it’s heart or anxiety or low bp (I have my own monitor at home). I spend a lot of time in my new recliner, which looks remarkably similar to yours! Lol
Daneen Douglas Thanks all! Love the John Goodman quote! Cath went well but was painful in my arm. My artery spasme ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Thanks all! Love the John Goodman quote! Cath went well but was painful in my arm. My artery spasmed they said. Have to keep my arm elevated and still for 48 hrs. However, no blockages! Funny but the small blockage they found during my cath 2 1/2 years is now gone, lol! So nothing new to add to my surgery list.
Nancy Bukowski Aside from the pain, that’s great news, Daneen!
Daneen Douglas Sue, I’m struggling with fatigue as well. I’m sleeping 10+ hours per day and still tired, lol! ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Sue, I’m struggling with fatigue as well. I’m sleeping 10+ hours per day and still tired, lol! That’s too funny! I’m enjoying mine as well. Prob some anxiety too, but trying to walk my dog at least 20 min each day. Thanks for asking!❤️
Daneen Douglas My students keep me running and on my toes everyday too for sure!
Sue Maize Daneen, I can’t imagine working full time feeling like this—you’re amazing! I do a bit of subst ... Read more
Sue Maize Daneen, I can’t imagine working full time feeling like this—you’re amazing! I do a bit of substitute teaching now that i’m retired but rarely these days.
This Wednesday I’m getting a heart cath to get current tests of my heart before surgery. My question is, when should I return back to work after the cath?
This Wednesday I’m getting a heart cath to get current tests of my heart before surgery. My question is, when should I return back to work after the cath?
Thanks, Daneen
Pam Dahl I would think by Friday you should be fine. My husband had his through the wrist, and wasn’t suppo ... Read more
Pam Dahl I would think by Friday you should be fine. My husband had his through the wrist, and wasn’t supposed to bend his wrist for 24 hours. He had a splint on his wrist during that time.
Daneen Douglas Thank you! They say 2-3 days and mine will be Wed afternoon. So would you think Friday or Monday to r ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Thank you! They say 2-3 days and mine will be Wed afternoon. So would you think Friday or Monday to return to work? I’m a 3rd grade teacher.
Yumiko Ishida Do you know which kind? Mine was through the groin, and I had to lay flat for hours and there were re ... Read more
Yumiko Ishida Do you know which kind? Mine was through the groin, and I had to lay flat for hours and there were restrictions on the weight I was allowed to carry, I forgot for how long, but it was days. If it’s through the arm, I imagine it’s less restrictive.
Daneen Douglas It’s left and right so last time it was groin and arm. I don’t know for sure this time.
I am going to see my surgeon and cardiologist on March 19th. I hope to have a definite surgery date then. It should be between April 19th and the first week ...Read more
I am going to see my surgeon and cardiologist on March 19th. I hope to have a definite surgery date then. It should be between April 19th and the first week of May! It will be good to have an exact date.
Dan Fouratt Daneen, I agree it is great to have a date. Good luck, I go in the 20th for a cat and surgery the n ... Read more
Dan Fouratt Daneen, I agree it is great to have a date. Good luck, I go in the 20th for a cat and surgery the next day.
Daneen Douglas Wow, yours is definitely coming up soon! Prayers for you and your team!
Barbara deLoache Looks like we are on a similar timeline Daneen. My cardiologist/surgeon appointment is 2/28. I will b ... Read more
Barbara deLoache Looks like we are on a similar timeline Daneen. My cardiologist/surgeon appointment is 2/28. I will be glad to have a surgery date too.. and know exactly what route they will take. Good luck & keep us informed.🌷
Daneen Douglas Barbara, that’s funny we both see our cardiologist and surgeon on the same date, yours 2-28 and min ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Barbara, that’s funny we both see our cardiologist and surgeon on the same date, yours 2-28 and mine 3-19. Please keep us posted as well.
Daneen Douglas Dan, why are you having a CAT the day before? Does it have to do with your tumor? Or is that somethi ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Dan, why are you having a CAT the day before? Does it have to do with your tumor? Or is that something I can expect too? Just curious. It seems like a great idea either way!
Rob Elwood Hi Daneen, I had open heart for an aortic valve replacement and ascending aortic arch replacement on ... Read more
Rob Elwood Hi Daneen, I had open heart for an aortic valve replacement and ascending aortic arch replacement on January 25th, just 3 1/2 weeks ago. I am so glad i did! I was asympomatic, but now I know easy it is to breathe for everyone else! My big suggestion is to have someone stay with you 24 hrs a day. Hopefully they can sleep in your room. I needed help with everything from eating, drinking, standing etc. for 5 days. After that recovery was super quick. In fact I am on my way to the gym in a few minutes! (super duper light weights, no chest. mostly just cardio).
Daneen Douglas Rob, wow! You rock! That’s such a quick recovery you’ve had so far. Thank you for the advice. ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Rob, wow! You rock! That’s such a quick recovery you’ve had so far. Thank you for the advice. Yes, between my husband, my dad, and my mother in law, I will have the care I need. Was that 5 days after surgery or 5 days after going home?
Rob Elwood The 5 days after surgery, while still in the hospital. After leaving the hospital, I have felt pretty ... Read more
Rob Elwood The 5 days after surgery, while still in the hospital. After leaving the hospital, I have felt pretty good.
Pam Dahl Have you had an angiogram or heart cath yet? My husband had his 2 weeks ago, surgery is scheduled fo ... Read more
Pam Dahl Have you had an angiogram or heart cath yet? My husband had his 2 weeks ago, surgery is scheduled for April 19th. He is having similar procedure to you.
Daneen Douglas Pam, I get my heart cath on March 6! Mine should time out fairly close to his as well, maybe a coup... Read more
Daneen Douglas Pam, I get my heart cath on March 6! Mine should time out fairly close to his as well, maybe a couple weeks after his. Praying his surgery is very successful. Please update me and I will be praying for him.
Does anyone experience whistling sounds when exhaling, especially at night when trying to sleep? It is making sleep a bit more difficult. It happens more ...Read more
Does anyone experience whistling sounds when exhaling, especially at night when trying to sleep? It is making sleep a bit more difficult. It happens more when on my side but decreases a bit when I sleep on my back. Sometimes coughing helps. It’s just super annoying!
Yumiko Ishida I used to, sometimes. Usually coincided with extended high stress. Several nights or couple of weeks, ... Read more
Yumiko Ishida I used to, sometimes. Usually coincided with extended high stress. Several nights or couple of weeks, almost never just one night. When it happened I had to prop myself up, sometimes almost in a sitting position, to sleep.
So yesterday at work my students ant I rearranged the furniture in the classroom. I moved tables, boxes, binders, etc…I felt super drained and out of breath ...Read more
So yesterday at work my students ant I rearranged the furniture in the classroom. I moved tables, boxes, binders, etc…I felt super drained and out of breath after. I thought I was ok and just overdid it, which is still possibly the case. However last night my shortness of breath did not go away. Instead, after dinner I developed a cough and wheezing, which continued through the night and today as well. Now I have a headache over my left eye. I put a call into my cardiologist, and of course missed the call.
My question is, have any of you that have severe aortic stenosis and aneurysm experienced these symptoms after exertion? I’m worried my symptoms are worsening and may need surgery before the end of April/May. Hopefully I just need another good night’s sleep!
Nancy Bukowski I wish I could help you with your question. If that happened to me, I would be worried too and would ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski I wish I could help you with your question. If that happened to me, I would be worried too and would call my cardiologist or surgeon pronto, just like you did.
Sue Maize I feel like that a lot Daneen, so much so that it feels like my 'normal'. Sometimes I get breathless ... Read more
Sue Maize I feel like that a lot Daneen, so much so that it feels like my 'normal'. Sometimes I get breathless just climbing into bed, but I still haven't heard from my cardiac surgeon. You're reminding me to follow up; I encourage you to do the same.
Barbara deLoache Deneen, I have also felt a bit out of breath after just putting on my pajamas and crawling in to bed. ... Read more
Barbara deLoache Deneen, I have also felt a bit out of breath after just putting on my pajamas and crawling in to bed. Other times I have gotten a tightness in my upper chest and shoulders. These symptoms have always gone away after a few minutes of rest. Please call your cardiology office again and tell them about your extended shortness of breath just to be sure.
Marie Myers Hope you have seen your primary doc or at least a walk-in clinic, since the wheezing sounds a bit wor ... Read more
Marie Myers Hope you have seen your primary doc or at least a walk-in clinic, since the wheezing sounds a bit worrisome. Might be something else going on..
Susan Lynn My murmur was barely detectable except under exertion. I had a mitral valve issue and didn't notic... Read more
Susan Lynn My murmur was barely detectable except under exertion. I had a mitral valve issue and didn't notice any symptoms until walking up stairs caused some shortness of breath. After my stress echo, I was advised not to exert myself until after surgery. I would advise you to seek medical help if your symptoms are concerning or different than what you've experienced in the past. Better safe than sorry. Wishing you all the best.
Rose Madura Sounds concerning to me. I'd at least try to get I. To see the PCP if you can't reach the cardiologis ... Read more
Rose Madura Sounds concerning to me. I'd at least try to get I. To see the PCP if you can't reach the cardiologist.
Yumiko Ishida I think you need to see someone. Urgent care?
DeWayne Adamson Once my aneuysism grew to a point where my valve regurgitation was in the moderate range I had the sa ... Read more
DeWayne Adamson Once my aneuysism grew to a point where my valve regurgitation was in the moderate range I had the same feeling. Dont know your surgeon but consider the Edwards Konnect graft. Saves time and valve is already sewn in. There are a number of us here in the Valley for feedback.
Sharon Behl I'm also thinking urgent care if you haven't received an answer from your cardio or PCP.
DeWayne Adamson I need to add to my post above. 2 years prior to my surgery I became short of breath. Seemed to be th ... Read more
DeWayne Adamson I need to add to my post above. 2 years prior to my surgery I became short of breath. Seemed to be the worst upon doing something without much effort but then really noticed it when I sat down. I went to the cardiologist and he and my wife concurred that it was just in my head due to my anueryism anxiety. I insisted that was not the case and the comeback was, "well you will have to get an angiogram then, is that what you want?" I said yes. 4 days later I had a stent inserted due to an 85 to 90% blockage of my left coronary artery. Symptoms should not be overlooked.
Nancy Bukowski Hi Daneen, just checking in to see how you are feeling,,,
Daneen Douglas I called my cardiologist and she ordered a chest x ray to make sure I didn’t have pulmonary edema. ... Read more
Daneen Douglas I called my cardiologist and she ordered a chest x ray to make sure I didn’t have pulmonary edema. All checked out ok and I guess I may have done too much that day. It was still super concerning. Thank you all for your concern! I am taking it easy and listening to my body. I slept for 10 hours the past two days and I feel much better. I used to just go and go. But now I cannot. So definitely will listen to my body.
Daneen Douglas Thank you all for your comments. I really appreciate all of your input and advice. It is interestin ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Thank you all for your comments. I really appreciate all of your input and advice. It is interesting to hear we share similar symptoms. So weird to have this in common, but so comforting at the same time!❤️
Daneen Douglas Thank you Dewayne! I will discuss this with my surgeon as well.
Daneen Douglas You are all so helpful. I am so comforted to have so much in common with you!
Daneen Douglas Looks like all is ok. My x-ray shows my lungs are good! Probably did too much and my heart was over ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Looks like all is ok. My x-ray shows my lungs are good! Probably did too much and my heart was over worked and was just exceptionally tired and it just affected my breathing and tightened my chest. I guess I always make whistling sounds at night when I’m breathing, starting about 2 years ago when my symptoms started.
DeWayne Adamson Take it easy. Need to get to that surgery date. Our AZ chapter of Heart Warrior's is strong!
Nancy Bukowski Thanks for the update, Daneen and glad to hear that all is ok currently. And yes, need to get to tha ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski Thanks for the update, Daneen and glad to hear that all is ok currently. And yes, need to get to that surgery date.
Daneen Douglas I just found out today I am meeting with my surgeon and cardiologist on March 19th, after my heart ca ... Read more
Daneen Douglas I just found out today I am meeting with my surgeon and cardiologist on March 19th, after my heart cath on March 6th. So I should know my exact surgery date then!
Nancy Bukowski I’m sure you will feel better knowing the exact date too. Hope things go well with your heart cath ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski I’m sure you will feel better knowing the exact date too. Hope things go well with your heart cath. I have my surgery date now too- it is April 10th (mini sternotomy).
Well there were 700 questions posted on the Cleveland Clinic Presentation today, so my question was not addressed. Oh well!
Nancy Bukowski Hi Daneen, is there a link to this presentation? I am sorry to hear that your question was not addre ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski Hi Daneen, is there a link to this presentation? I am sorry to hear that your question was not addressed. I am also having a hard time keeping up with some of the happenings here and my work deliverables. Seems like I find out about these presentations, etc. after they have already occurred.
Sue Maize Not even among the 700 questions Daneen? Not that you probably caught all of them! :) I think I rea ... Read more
Sue Maize Not even among the 700 questions Daneen? Not that you probably caught all of them! :) I think I read earlier this week that Adam would hang on to any unanswered questions to be asked at a future event, hopefully in time for everyone's surgeries.
Daneen Douglas It was mostly general type questions for people who are newly diagnosed, want to know if they are at ... Read more
Daneen Douglas It was mostly general type questions for people who are newly diagnosed, want to know if they are at risk for certain heart conditions, or ways to reduce your risks.
What is happening with the news notifications? When you try to click on them it takes you to Facebook?
Adam Pick Hi Daneen, Thanks for letting me know. I just received an email from Ana as well. Is this happening w ... Read more
Adam Pick Hi Daneen, Thanks for letting me know. I just received an email from Ana as well. Is this happening when you are using a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop? Also, what browser are you using? Thanks so much. We'll figure this out!
Valerie Allen Adam I sent a form in about not being able to write on individual guestbooks.
Adam Pick Hi Ana and Daneen, We have found the issue and are currently working to fix it. Stay tuned!
Adam Pick Hi Valerie, I do not see the form you sent in. What seems to be the problem you are experiencing? Al ... Read more
Adam Pick Hi Valerie, I do not see the form you sent in. What seems to be the problem you are experiencing? Also, are you using a mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop? Thanks!
Valerie Allen Adam, it seems fixed also. When I hit POST on a guestbook message, the button turned dark blue but wo ... Read more
Valerie Allen Adam, it seems fixed also. When I hit POST on a guestbook message, the button turned dark blue but would not post. Seems to work now. Thanks.
Daneen Douglas Yes it is fixed now! Thanks so much, Adam!
Has anyone thought about or used a bidet post surgery? They have attachments that are very inexpensive that you can place on top of your toilet seat.
Beckie Jess Never used one, but wouldlove to have one
Paul Lebel A water bottle kept discreetly near the toilet and a soapy hand. I call it my handheld bidet ;-)
Daneen Douglas Paul… that’s funny! A friend of mine just got a major surgery and she just got one installed in p ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Paul… that’s funny! A friend of mine just got a major surgery and she just got one installed in place of her toilet seat.
Barbara deLoache I have one of those bidets on my toilet. They are inexpensive on Amazon and easy for a “handy man/w ... Read more
Barbara deLoache I have one of those bidets on my toilet. They are inexpensive on Amazon and easy for a “handy man/woman” to install. Mine does not use warm water but it is still worthwhile.
Paul Lebel You put warm water in the "handheld bidet" ;-)
Jennifer Fuller We had one installed in our master bath a year or two ago during a full remodel. It’s a Toto I got ... Read more
Jennifer Fuller We had one installed in our master bath a year or two ago during a full remodel. It’s a Toto I got from Amazon for about $500. I’ve always loved it, but I was downright grateful for it after OHS. And the seat is heated which is delightful on cold mornings.
Rita Savelis I don't remember any problems wiping myself with toilet paper after OHS. Bidets are always nice to h ... Read more
Rita Savelis I don't remember any problems wiping myself with toilet paper after OHS. Bidets are always nice to have but certainly not a necessity. I didn't buy anything for OHS.