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Hi Deb - Good to hear how Rick is doing. I was having the same problem. When my metoprol ran out after I got home there were no refills it is then I noticed my heart was racing and my pulse was in the mid 90's. I called my doctor and found out that you just can't go off that med you have to be weaned off so I was put back on at half dose of which I take my last one tomorrow. I have a feeling my rate will shoot back up there again. Right now it is around 70 but that is still high for me as compared to pre-surgery. I have a question for you. Did Rick have a mechanical or bovine/pig valve put in? Mine is a mechanical (St. Jude) and after I got out of ICU I told my Doctor that he gave me too much heart beat. I mean it pounds so hard I can hardly stand it. Also when I take a big deep breath in it feel like Tarzan is beating on my chest. I had my daughter put her hand on my chest yesterday and she couldn't believe what she felt. Now she understands what I am feeling. My doctor said my heart still needs more time to heal so I am trying to be patient. I was just wondering if anyone is experiencing what I am.