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2240 days ago

Alex Sigalov posted a note for John that says:

Hi Jonh, i hope you're doing better with Afib and a flutter issue, I know from ur posts u have been having alot of arrhythmia issues, mine are not as bad as ...Read more

Hi Jonh, i hope you're doing better with Afib and a flutter issue, I know from ur posts u have been having alot of arrhythmia issues, mine are not as bad as ur but today i would up in ER whole during cardiac rehab my heart rate went to like 160 and i was experiencing alot of PAC(or PVC) cant remember wich one exactly. I am 3 months out, i thought it would stop. Are you still experiencing arrhythmia issues and what are ur doctors telling you as a solution or how much time to wait until it goes away. I appreciate any input.

John O'Neill Thanks for the note, Alex, and I'm sorry you ended up in the ER! I definitely advise you to follow th ... Read more

John O'Neill Thanks for the note, Alex, and I'm sorry you ended up in the ER! I definitely advise you to follow the recommendations of your cardiologist with regard to arrhythmia/tachycardia.

My cardiologist has me on Amiodarone and Carvedilol for arrhythmia, and I've been in sinus rhythm since early morning, February 3rd. According to him, the Amiodarone sticks around in the body's fat cells even after one is done taking it, protecting the patient. Once I'm done taking Amiodarone, my cardiologist will give have me wear a Zio Patch to check to see if there are any remaining arrhythmias.

Alex Sigalov hi John, thank you so much for your response, my Dr put me on Zio Patch today for a week to determine ... Read more

Alex Sigalov hi John, thank you so much for your response, my Dr put me on Zio Patch today for a week to determine how often i am having PVC and PAC, and what solution it warrants, Yeah it was definitely a setback for me yesterday as otherwise i felt like more or less recovery was going ok and at least during rehab i was able to have good workouts, but my Dr told me i was ok to go back to rehab, will see how next session goes.

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2273 days ago

Jean Lifter posted a note for John that says:

I was in a-flutter for 3 weeks following my mitral valve replacement in August - although it came on a few weeks after the surgery. I was scheduled for cardioversion ...Read more

I was in a-flutter for 3 weeks following my mitral valve replacement in August - although it came on a few weeks after the surgery. I was scheduled for cardioversion but it was canceled because of an issue with completing the TEE beforehand. I was discussing the possibility of an ablation when I went back into regular rhythm on my own and have stayed in rhythm since then. So, it can happen. Hope you get straightened out soon either way.

Hi John Afib is not much fun I know I had it for 2 years before my surgery and the for 2 months after ... Read more

Hi John Afib is not much fun I know I had it for 2 years before my surgery and the for 2 months after on and off sometimes would go all night. But eventually stopped and only have the occasional little flutter. Was on meds for it but have now stopped taking them. I hope it settles for you soon too. Take care
Leanne

John O'Neill Hi Jean and Leanne, thanks for the message! Fortunately, my AFlutter seems to have resolved on its ow ... Read more

John O'Neill Hi Jean and Leanne, thanks for the message! Fortunately, my AFlutter seems to have resolved on its own for now, knock on wood!

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2274 days ago

george gonzalez posted a note for John that says:

Hi John, I had a bicuspid aortic valve replacement 3 1/2 years ago. After the surgery I developed intermittent a-fib as well. Dr put me on blood thinners ...Read more

Hi John, I had a bicuspid aortic valve replacement 3 1/2 years ago. After the surgery I developed intermittent a-fib as well. Dr put me on blood thinners and like you had trouble getting my INR in range. I began seeing a naturopathic Dr and he suggested I try taking the amino acid L-Taurine to stabilize the A-Fib. He showed me a study done in Japan documenting their use and success with taurine. One day after beginning with Taurine my a-fib subsided. Look into it. Regards, George

Alex Sigalov Hi George, i don't have afib but do have contact irregular heart beats/ palpitations much more then b ... Read more

Alex Sigalov Hi George, i don't have afib but do have contact irregular heart beats/ palpitations much more then before surgery, can you recommended the Brand of L- Taurine ur taking

John O'Neill Hi George, thanks for the message! Fortunately, my AFlutter seems to have resolved on its own for now ... Read more

John O'Neill Hi George, thanks for the message! Fortunately, my AFlutter seems to have resolved on its own for now, knock on wood!

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2278 days ago

Jennifer Winslow posted a note for John that says:

Hi John, Just checking on you. You haven't posted for a couple of days. I was very interested in your Afib. I've been following your posts. How are you ...Read more

Hi John, Just checking on you. You haven't posted for a couple of days. I was very interested in your Afib. I've been following your posts. How are you doing????

John O'Neill Hi Jennifer, thanks for the message! I'm still in AFlutter, but I'm feeling OK -- scheduled for cardi ... Read more

John O'Neill Hi Jennifer, thanks for the message! I'm still in AFlutter, but I'm feeling OK -- scheduled for cardioversion next week. I'll post a journal entry today.

Carms Yu Praying 🙏 your heart ❤️ set into sinus rhythm!in Jesus Name !amen !

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2286 days ago

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John E. O’Neill posted a note for John that says:

Hi John I was surprised to see my name on Adams site. I had my AVR done twelve years ago with a Soren Carbomedics mechanical valve at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester ...Read more

Hi John I was surprised to see my name on Adams site. I had my AVR done twelve years ago with a Soren Carbomedics mechanical valve at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester MN. I also had an aneurysm repaired and one bypass. On January thirteenth I had my eleventh annual checkup. It was the best ever! I wonder if we are related as BAV is genetic. Search Adams site for John O’Neill Triathlete for my story. You are through the worst so just stay active and keep moveing.

John O'Neill Hi, John! We could be related -- my whole family comes from western Wisconsin, and the O'Neills in my ... Read more

John O'Neill Hi, John! We could be related -- my whole family comes from western Wisconsin, and the O'Neills in my family originated in County Clare.

I also enjoy running, and that's something I plan to get back to as soon as I can do so safely!

Best,
John

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2291 days ago

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Cheryl posted a note for John that says:

Keep walking....you will recover faster. I had aortic valve replacement 8 months ago and i feel great. Good luck to you!

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2292 days ago

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Adam Pick posted a note for John that says:

John, You just made my day. I LOVED seeing your picture and your post! So much so, I just featured your inspiring story at our Facebook page. I think it's ...Read more

John, You just made my day. I LOVED seeing your picture and your post! So much so, I just featured your inspiring story at our Facebook page. I think it's gotten like 20 Likes in 30 seconds. Thank you for inspiring us all!!! https://www.facebook.com/heartvalvesurgery/photos/a.493519294062096/2934754469938554/?type=3&theater

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Just 2 days after heart surgery, John O'Neill posts, "Feeling pretty good! I got my chest tube out today and I might go home tomorrow!" John needed aortic valve replacement surgery due to a leaking...

John O'Neill You're welcome! Thank you, Adam, for creating this site, and thanks to this community for the support ... Read more

John O'Neill You're welcome! Thank you, Adam, for creating this site, and thanks to this community for the support it provides heart patients!

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2323 days ago

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Susan Lynn posted a note for John that says:

John - You've got the date! Good for you! You'll be joining the recovery club before you know it! Enjoy the holidays and look forward to a New Year of great ...Read more

John - You've got the date! Good for you! You'll be joining the recovery club before you know it! Enjoy the holidays and look forward to a New Year of great health! We'll be here every step of the way.

John O'Neill Thanks, Susan!

Gina G Hi John! I want to wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery. It’s normal to feel anxious of ... Read more

Gina G Hi John! I want to wish you all the best with your upcoming surgery. It’s normal to feel anxious of course, and if your experience is anything like mine you’re hoping for these few days before to both go slowly but also just want to get to the point where the surgery is done so you can get on to recovering! I hope you feel as secure as you can, and know that you’re not alone. Soon this will be behind you. Take care!

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2828 days ago

Ron Weaver posted a note for John that says:

Hi John. I live in San Francisco too. Where are you going to have your surgery?

John O'Neill Hi Ron, thanks for the message. I don't have a date yet, but probably early 2020.

John O'Neill I don't go on this site very often, but now that my surgery is imminent, I'll probably visit more oft ... Read more

John O'Neill I don't go on this site very often, but now that my surgery is imminent, I'll probably visit more often. I have a bicuspid aortic valve with severe regurgitation -- no symptoms.

Ron Weaver I have a bicuspid aortic valve and a 4.7cm ascending aortic aneurysm. I have Kaiser insurance through ... Read more

Ron Weaver I have a bicuspid aortic valve and a 4.7cm ascending aortic aneurysm. I have Kaiser insurance through my retirement but I think I’m going to pay out of pocket to go outside of kaiser for surgery. I’m not confident Kaiser does enough of these surgeries to be really good.