Met with my PCP and she decided to adjust my current medication. Cut Metoprolol in half and double lisiniprol. Will see if that offers any improvement.
Hi Jim , I wonder, the symptoms you described could also be ? of a virus . Loads of strains of virus doing the rounds just now . I recently worried that ...Read more
Hi Jim , I wonder, the symptoms you described could also be ? of a virus . Loads of strains of virus doing the rounds just now . I recently worried that I had a new cardiac problem and it turned out to be a strain of covid . When the breathlessness started improving I was really relieved . I think sometimes we automatically assume it ‘s something cardiac related and it isn ‘t always !
Jim,
My Mitral Valve repair was on 5/9/12 and about 3.5 weeks later I started Cardiac Rehab. After about 4 weeks it has made a real difference for me. Last ...Read more
Jim,
My Mitral Valve repair was on 5/9/12 and about 3.5 weeks later I started Cardiac Rehab. After about 4 weeks it has made a real difference for me. Last week they added very light strength training to the cardio.
My sense is that you will be really glad you did rehab for a few weeks, because it shows you just how much you can accomplish.
Wes Phillips
MVR 5/9/12
Jim Neustadt Wes - thanks very much for your email. What an experience this has been! I find I to still have to b ... Read more
Jim Neustadt Wes - thanks very much for your email. What an experience this has been! I find I to still have to be very careful in how much I weight I lift. The best to you
Jim N
Congrats on the 6 week mark, Jim! I\'m going under the knife in two weeks. I have BAVD, but no problems with the valve yet, only my aorta. Always nice to read ...Read more
Congrats on the 6 week mark, Jim! I\'m going under the knife in two weeks. I have BAVD, but no problems with the valve yet, only my aorta. Always nice to read good things about people on the other side.
Summer
Jim Neustadt Summer - thanks for your email. Believe it or not, at no time was I ever in pain! They did a great jo ... Read more
Jim Neustadt Summer - thanks for your email. Believe it or not, at no time was I ever in pain! They did a great job or managing things for me. In addition to a new valve the surgeon did a bypass.
I had my surgery from 7:00 to 1:00 on May 21 and went home on Friday at noon. I was very fortunate that my wife is a retired RN so she had a pretty good idea of how to take care of me when I got home.
One of the most important items to have is a comfortable recliner. I spend most of my time in the recliner vs. bed.
I have started back to work on a part time basis and get pretty tired after about 4 hours but I fully expect that to improve.
When I got home I could not wear a shirt that rubbed against the incision so my wife simply put some gauze over it. That worked pretty good and now I have no problems although it does hurt if I press on it. I am very surprised that it is barely noticeable.
The best of luck to you. While this is a major operation for the patient it really is true that at least for the doctors and nurses it is not that big of a deal.
Hi Jim,
Sorry I\'ve missed you on HVJ. Glad to hear your progressing through recovery. I had my aortic valve replaced in Nov 2011 at St. Mary\'s in Madison. ...Read more
Hi Jim,
Sorry I\'ve missed you on HVJ. Glad to hear your progressing through recovery. I had my aortic valve replaced in Nov 2011 at St. Mary\'s in Madison.
I gotten back on the golf course and feeling 100% better. I hope all continues well for you.
Dan P. - Cottage Grove, WI
Jim Neustadt Dan - thanks for your email. I had my surgery at UW on May 21. In addition to a new valve the surgeon ... Read more
Jim Neustadt Dan - thanks for your email. I had my surgery at UW on May 21. In addition to a new valve the surgeon performed a single bypass. I was very surprised at that but was happy he did that while he was in my chest!
Recovery has gone well but I am at a point where I have to be very careful as I find myself starting to lift too much and doing things I should not.
A heart catheterization job is a breeze. I just had one and it showed my arteries are clear (pass the bacon please) but my aortic stenosis is bad.
Looks like ...Read more
A heart catheterization job is a breeze. I just had one and it showed my arteries are clear (pass the bacon please) but my aortic stenosis is bad.
Looks like we both are in the same boat. Good Luck Jim!
Tom Smeal
Jim Neustadt Tom - that is reassuring. Mine is scheduled for May 4. Pre Op physical is May 11. Surgery is May 18 ... Read more
Jim Neustadt Tom - that is reassuring. Mine is scheduled for May 4. Pre Op physical is May 11. Surgery is May 18
Jim
Jim Neustadt Tom - thanks for your email. I agree - it really was not bad at all. The hardest part was taking it e ... Read more
Jim Neustadt Tom - thanks for your email. I agree - it really was not bad at all. The hardest part was taking it easy for the next 48 hours.
They found I do not need bypass - whatever problem I have in my arteries can be treated with diet and medicine. My surgery is May 18. THAT has me really concerned.
Jim
Jim Neustadt Tom - just a quick follow up. I DID need a bypass! I was very happy the surgeon discovered this and d ... Read more
Jim Neustadt Tom - just a quick follow up. I DID need a bypass! I was very happy the surgeon discovered this and did it immediately.
I had one of those and it\'s no as bad as it sounds. it takes about 30 mins. You will get some \"happy juice\" that helps you relax as well they will numb ...Read more
I had one of those and it\'s no as bad as it sounds. it takes about 30 mins. You will get some \"happy juice\" that helps you relax as well they will numb the area and the needle pinch stings a bit. then you have to remain flat for about 2-4 hrs to make sure there is no bleeding. I was a little sore afterwards but it was a breeze.
Yea it\'s easy for them to take care of any other problem since they are in there rather than fix this and then find out there are other issues later.
Hi Jim - Here are some questions to ask your Surgeon.
How many repairs or replacements do you do in a year?
What are your outcomes for surgeries with my condition? ...Read more
Hi Jim - Here are some questions to ask your Surgeon.
How many repairs or replacements do you do in a year?
What are your outcomes for surgeries with my condition?
How long will my surgery take?
What restrictions will I have?
Can I expect a normal quality of life?
What type of valve would you recommend?
What can I be doing between now and the surgery to enhance my recovery?
Hope these help.
Jimmy Johnson
Jim Neustadt Jimmy - thanks a lot. Yes, that is what I am looking for. Found out I have to have a heart cath. Wou ... Read more
Jim Neustadt Jimmy - thanks a lot. Yes, that is what I am looking for. Found out I have to have a heart cath. Would prefer not to but I know it will make sure they are able to fix anything else that might be wrong.
Jim
Jim...it was good talking with you last night. Thank you for keeping us informed. We are now home from Naples. Our time there really went fast. Our best. ...Read more
Jim...it was good talking with you last night. Thank you for keeping us informed. We are now home from Naples. Our time there really went fast. Our best. Ray & Patti Pedersen
I am from: Madison, Wisconsin
