I just talk to Cory and he is doing good still little tried but walking and little sore his back and to be expected . Blood pressure was going down. They said ...Read more
I just talk to Cory and he is doing good still little tried but walking and little sore his back and to be expected . Blood pressure was going down. They said he would get to come home on Saturday. He sure does recover fast. He just needs the time to heal.
Cory, I\'m guessing your surgery is behind you now and you have started down the road to recovery. Praying for all the best, let us know how you are doing. ...Read more
Cory, I\'m guessing your surgery is behind you now and you have started down the road to recovery. Praying for all the best, let us know how you are doing. God bless.
Linda Dixon
Cory,
By the time you read this you will be out of surgery and on your way with your recovery. Anyway you will do fine and will come through this with flying ...Read more
Cory,
By the time you read this you will be out of surgery and on your way with your recovery. Anyway you will do fine and will come through this with flying colors.
Best of luck,
Joe Gimbel
Well Cory, it is 8:57 here in SC so I guess you are getting all ready for your surgery and won\'t be reading this for a while. When you do, it will all be ...Read more
Well Cory, it is 8:57 here in SC so I guess you are getting all ready for your surgery and won\'t be reading this for a while. When you do, it will all be over and you will be \"clicking away\" with your brand new practically indestructible valve! Hope you know we are all praying for an uneventful surgery and speedy recovery for you. Yay! the waiting is over! Keep us updated and God bless!
Linda Dixon
Cory,
Coumadin won\'t be for much longer. There are other oral meds that should be approved for valves very soon. Coumadin can be a pain but you adjust. I ...Read more
Cory,
Coumadin won\'t be for much longer. There are other oral meds that should be approved for valves very soon. Coumadin can be a pain but you adjust. I am 40 and did not to face another surgery. I opted for a mechanical valve. I have a home monitor for my INR.
Jim Davis
Hi Cory, I have taken Coumadin for several years up until this year for a small PFO that I have had all along. I am now just on aspirin, but that will soon ...Read more
Hi Cory, I have taken Coumadin for several years up until this year for a small PFO that I have had all along. I am now just on aspirin, but that will soon change back to Coumadin, I\'m pretty sure because I will probably have a mechanical aortic valve. My biggest problem with Coumadin was at first remembering whether or not I had taken it, so a daily medicine box solved that. And I work in a medical laboratory so it wasn\'t difficult for me to get the blood tests frequently. And once you get regulated, that isn\'t quite as often. I suppose it depends on your life style, I don\'t do anything daring like riding a motorcycle and such, so that was not a big concern for me. But if the surgeon says mechanical, I just look at it as a small price to pay if it will prevent future surgeries. It really isn\'t so bad. Good luck, let me know how it goes!
Hi! I received a mechanical valve June 30 this year.
Coumadin has been fine for me. Biggest hassle is remembering to take it every day (I have a reminder ...Read more
Hi! I received a mechanical valve June 30 this year.
Coumadin has been fine for me. Biggest hassle is remembering to take it every day (I have a reminder on my iPhone set for every evening at the same time.) I go in every couple weeks to get the levels checked, but that\'s no big deal.
All of this is so much better than having another OHS.
It\'s so true that the worst part was the pre-surgery stress.
I\'ll be following your posts and look forward to hearing great success stories.
God bless!
Kent Kersey,
Salem, OR
Hi Cory, I don\'t know what to say to you. I\'m facing similar prospects and am unsure how to handle it. Surely someone can give us some answers? I can only ...Read more
Hi Cory, I don\'t know what to say to you. I\'m facing similar prospects and am unsure how to handle it. Surely someone can give us some answers? I can only say that if I have to have my valve replaced again after just having a new bovine installed only 8 months ago, I\'d go mechanical this time. The scar tissue after 2 surgeries is an issue I wouldn\'t want to face again in another 10-15 years. I admire you. Starting all over again in such a short period of time has to be extremely tough. I wish you the best of luck and please keep me informed! I care!
Darren
Cory, thats too bad, but I would not rethink the valve decision. I think you already have a tissue valve, if not I would certainly go to tissue, no coumadin ...Read more
Cory, thats too bad, but I would not rethink the valve decision. I think you already have a tissue valve, if not I would certainly go to tissue, no coumadin only 81 mg of aspirin per day. Great luck to you and I will definitely watch your progress. I am nearly 14 months out and doing well with my cow valve. Many prayers coming from cheese country.
Joe
Milwaukee
Hi Cory,
I am so happy to hear how well you are recovering from your procedure......I am also feeling great and so grateful for a successful surgery and and ...Read more
Hi Cory,
I am so happy to hear how well you are recovering from your procedure......I am also feeling great and so grateful for a successful surgery and and smooth transition to home.
I just wanted to tell you that I also have been hearing my heartbeat since the surgery and especially if I get worked up.....I had an upsetting dream the other night and my heart was just gushing/swooshing!!! I forced myself to calm down, and it retreated, but it was weird!!! It\'s supposedly normal.....but it is fascinating how much you can control the beats (strength & frequency) by just concentrating on your breathing and relaxation.
Continued improvement!!!
Nancy H.
Hi Cory. Regarding the heart beat, I can\'t say I heard it in my ears, but I did feel it beating. I remember being in bed, trying to go to sleep & my whole ...Read more
Hi Cory. Regarding the heart beat, I can\'t say I heard it in my ears, but I did feel it beating. I remember being in bed, trying to go to sleep & my whole body would literally move with each heart beat. My surgeon attributed this to a thickening of the outer layer of the heart. He said that happens because of the trauma of surgery & that it does go back to its normal thickness over time. My surgery was just over 4 months ago & I still sometimes feel my heart beating, but not nearly as much anymore. Good luck with your recovery - sounds like you are right on track. Joy Vera
Dear Cory, this is my first morning at the computer and am trying to catch up on everyone journal entries.. glad to hear that it sounds like you are doing ...Read more
Dear Cory, this is my first morning at the computer and am trying to catch up on everyone journal entries.. glad to hear that it sounds like you are doing well..do you remember much about being in the hospital?? seems like it was all a blur to me. how long before they have you start cardiac rehab??? what kind of valve did you end up getting? best Laurie C
Hi Cory,
Glad things are going as well as can be expected. Every day will bring improvement.
As for your question - YES, I could hear my heart beat, especially ...Read more
Hi Cory,
Glad things are going as well as can be expected. Every day will bring improvement.
As for your question - YES, I could hear my heart beat, especially when I tried to sleep on my right side. I eventually quit worrying about it and regarded it as sort of comforting, in a noisy way. A couple of nights ago, I was listening for it and either I have grown used to it or it is no longer as loud. I can make myself aware of it but it doesn\'t bother me any longer.
Keep on improving!
Anne Shannon
I am from: Cottage Grove, Minnesota
