Steven. I'm 8 months post Ross procedure. I'm now experiencing atrial flutter and scheduling an ablation. Any advise you can provide would be greatly appreciated. ...Read more
Steven. I'm 8 months post Ross procedure. I'm now experiencing atrial flutter and scheduling an ablation. Any advise you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Damian Kudelka Feel free to reach out here or at dak344@gmail.com
Betty Diamond Steven, I have had an ablation that was successful about a year after my 2rd open heart surgery. I' ... Read more
Betty Diamond Steven, I have had an ablation that was successful about a year after my 2rd open heart surgery. I've had 3 open heart surgeries. I was experiencing my heart fluttering or actually going over 200bpm just from throwing a tennis ball for my dog to fetch. I had two attempted ablations beforehand, and those resulted in a pacemaker. After I had the pacemaker implanted, they were able to try the ablation again. The pacer was there as a safety net if the ablation didn't work. But it was successful and I've not had any fluttering since.
Feel free to ask questions. I hope the best for you. God bless you Steven!
Emily Rowley
I highly recommend reading the transcript/ebook from Adam Pick's latest Webinar with Specialized Doc ... Read more
Emily Rowley
I highly recommend reading the transcript/ebook from Adam Pick's latest Webinar with Specialized Doctors on “What Should You Know About Heart Valves & Atrial Fibrillation?”. It contains alot of valuable answers you are looking for, especially when you scroll down to Patient Questions. A free copy is sent via email through Adam's Newsletter :D
Hope the procedure goes well. I know many people who are in sinus rhythm for years after ablation. I had mitral valve repair one year and one month ago and ...Read more
Hope the procedure goes well. I know many people who are in sinus rhythm for years after ablation. I had mitral valve repair one year and one month ago and so far not in a-fib or flutter. I had the arrhythmia for 6 months before surgery so I know it is always a possibility. My prayers are with you. Marion Brisk, Hillsborough NC but really from NYC.
Thanks Griff for the update. My sister had about the same procedures you had in March 2010 - has about a yr.of little problems - then \"all hell\": broke loose ...Read more
Thanks Griff for the update. My sister had about the same procedures you had in March 2010 - has about a yr.of little problems - then \"all hell\": broke loose about 3 weeks ago. Discovered her carotid\'s were plugged, cleaned out the right one and she\'s doing much better again. No colestral problems prior and the Dr.\'s were shocked they were so full. Just thought I would share that with you & let you know we are praying for you.
Nancy Placeway - Manheim, PA.
Griff: Know that prayers will continue. Added you and the family to the list for my mens study group this morning. Trusting that this will result in everything ...Read more
Griff: Know that prayers will continue. Added you and the family to the list for my mens study group this morning. Trusting that this will result in everything in perfect rhythm.
BT
Good luck, this will be a piece of cake, get in there zap it back into sinus rhythm and lets go!
Seriously, this will be the ticket and you will be on your ...Read more
Good luck, this will be a piece of cake, get in there zap it back into sinus rhythm and lets go!
Seriously, this will be the ticket and you will be on your way to full recovery!
Larry
Not happy to hear of your hiccup, but happy to read Emilyrae\'s post about her ablation and the success. I will continue to chant \"normal sinus rhythm\" for ...Read more
Not happy to hear of your hiccup, but happy to read Emilyrae\'s post about her ablation and the success. I will continue to chant \"normal sinus rhythm\" for as long as it takes! Good thoughts coming at you Steve!!
Sue Costello Robertson
Hi Steven
In my earlier message I forgot to tell you I\'ve been in a-fib for 16 years. Dr Gillinov at the Cleveland Clinic performed a MAZE (you can Google ...Read more
Hi Steven
In my earlier message I forgot to tell you I\'ve been in a-fib for 16 years. Dr Gillinov at the Cleveland Clinic performed a MAZE (you can Google it) procedure when he did my valve surgery last year. It was not successful and he didn\'t give me great hope that it would be after so many years, but it was worth doing since he was already in my heart. So, I take warfarin and do my own INR checks. Life goes on. Since yours is still in the infant stage, am hoping you get excellent results.
Fran
You should do well after your ablation. I had an ablation in 08 that took care of my afib, an ablation in 09 that took care of my pvc\'s both at CCF. I understand ...Read more
You should do well after your ablation. I had an ablation in 08 that took care of my afib, an ablation in 09 that took care of my pvc\'s both at CCF. I understand that flutter is the easiest one of the three to take care of. You will be in NSR in no time.
Emilyrae Helfen
Well, we are sometimes thrown a curve ball, aren\'t we? Seems like you and the docs are on it. Hope the ablation works, where will you have it done?
Fran
Steven Griffith Procedure is going to be done in Minnesota at Fairview Southdale Hospital.
Hi Steven
Great news on the EF. Will be curious to know what mine is after 6 months (Sept). Do they hope to resolve the irregular heart beats? Have a wonderful ...Read more
Hi Steven
Great news on the EF. Will be curious to know what mine is after 6 months (Sept). Do they hope to resolve the irregular heart beats? Have a wonderful trip to Ecuador for the wedding. What a wonderful event and also wonderful that you are healthy enough to attend.
Fran
Hi Steven,
What great news on your insurance! In 1998, I had my first mitral valve repair in Cleveland and an insurance nightmare began...
Our insurance company ...Read more
Hi Steven,
What great news on your insurance! In 1998, I had my first mitral valve repair in Cleveland and an insurance nightmare began...
Our insurance company said they would find a surgeon in Florida to do the surgery...we waited...no response. We decided to proceed to Cleveland. All went fine until the bills starting coming in....we fought with the insurance company almost 18 months and finally we contacted the Florida Insurance Commissioner who acted on our behalf and FINALLY our insurance company paid the bills. It was a very stressful and eventful recovery time for me....so when I learned I would need a re-repair of my mitral valve again, we had friends and family praying months before the surgery was even scheduled. It was music to our ears when Cleveland called and said our insurance would cover my re-repair. My surgery was April 15th....what a difference this surgery and recovery has been. God is so good and He definitely answers prayer!
Blessings,
Carla
Hi Steven
Great that the \"little\" guy beat the giant. Thank God you were intelligent enough and tenacious enough to get the job done. Apparently the stress ...Read more
Hi Steven
Great that the \"little\" guy beat the giant. Thank God you were intelligent enough and tenacious enough to get the job done. Apparently the stress of this whole ordeal didn\'t negatively impact your recovery.Thanks for the great news.
Fran Z
Steven,
Hey from Florida! Awesome news about the insurance company appeal. Your words will surely help embolden other patients to take those steps most companies ...Read more
Steven,
Hey from Florida! Awesome news about the insurance company appeal. Your words will surely help embolden other patients to take those steps most companies assume patients never will. Way to go! And praise to God for His control of the details! With my surgery, complications, and care since 1/27/10, I\'ve racked up over $365k in billed medical expenses. Thank God for good insurance. Continued prayers and wishes for a great continued recovery.
Duane Hunt
Congratulations!! Very good news to hear!
Going back to work must be one of those \"positive\" aspects of a good outcome! Unlimited vacation might have been ...Read more
Congratulations!! Very good news to hear!
Going back to work must be one of those \"positive\" aspects of a good outcome! Unlimited vacation might have been nice too...
Wishing you continued healing and future good health!!
John & Karen Dawson
Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life. John 6:68
I wrote you a lengthly note and lost it, but you are still in our prayers. Maybe when we are in MN in early June we can give you a jingle - In Christ Love, ...Read more
I wrote you a lengthly note and lost it, but you are still in our prayers. Maybe when we are in MN in early June we can give you a jingle - In Christ Love,
Nancy & Dick Placeway
Hi Rose and Steven
Congratulations to both of you as you regain your lives after this incredible journey. I glad you\'ve come through it quickly and fully ...Read more
Hi Rose and Steven
Congratulations to both of you as you regain your lives after this incredible journey. I glad you\'ve come through it quickly and fully healed. Blessings to you both as you put this in the past.
Cheers.
Cheryl, Ontario
Hi, Steve and Rose.
We\'ve been wondering how your recovery was going. Karen\'s Mom had heart surgery after Audrey was born, so we understand recovery is slow, ...Read more
Hi, Steve and Rose.
We\'ve been wondering how your recovery was going. Karen\'s Mom had heart surgery after Audrey was born, so we understand recovery is slow, painful, discouraging, and just takes too long!! Glad you have each other to help with all the \"dos\" and \"don\'ts\".
Two weeks....two months... then two years: it will come...in time.
Take care and enjoy the nice weather!
Love to you both,
The Dawsons
Hi Steve
I just finished reading Sandy\'s journal and he was lamenting the same as you about just not having the energy all the time. It just takes time and ...Read more
Hi Steve
I just finished reading Sandy\'s journal and he was lamenting the same as you about just not having the energy all the time. It just takes time and patience and eventually things will return to you. Eric, Joel and I are all at our six months and we are managing our days pretty good so there is light at the end of the tunnel.
Cheryl, Ontario
So glad to hear things are going as well as they can be. After my surgery in February (hysterectomy)one of the hardest things was not be able to do alot of ...Read more
So glad to hear things are going as well as they can be. After my surgery in February (hysterectomy)one of the hardest things was not be able to do alot of stuff too. the second was having to rely on others. It\'s nice to be pampered, however, it\'s nicer to be pampered when you could otherwise do it for yourself. My next surgery is in 2 weeks. I am more scared for this one. Prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, I am BRCA2+, meaning I carry a gene that makes it 85% more likely for me to get breast cancer. this surgery will lower my chances to 2%, it\'s also more invasive than my other surgery, therefore longer recovery. but I am surrounded by a lot of help from a wonderful family and group of friends.
thanks for sharing your story, the power of prayer is a tremendous healing tool and I know there were a lot of prayers going your way. I still pray for your continued recovery. About 23 years ago we were on an adult camping trip and were hiking a trail called Old Rag and we met I guy who had had heart surgery and he was not hiking but running up this mountain. perhaps one day you will be running too, if not up a mountain but at least on that treadmill!!
Hi Steve
One day at a time is the motto. I have lost a couple of weeks due to having fluid drained from my pleural cavity twice. An unexpected complication. ...Read more
Hi Steve
One day at a time is the motto. I have lost a couple of weeks due to having fluid drained from my pleural cavity twice. An unexpected complication. Have been reading these journals since early January and we need to expect the unexpected. Guess as long as overall at the end of the week (not the day), we are better than the week before, that\'s a real plus. Pete has been driving me also. Only good thing is I\'m a better back seat rider than front seat rider!!
Fran Z
Glad all went well and you are home! There really is no place like home....
Only complaint I have is that the pillow you are holding is a Michigan pillow! ...Read more
Glad all went well and you are home! There really is no place like home....
Only complaint I have is that the pillow you are holding is a Michigan pillow! Should have been a Michigan State pillow and then I\'d be happier...
Keep up the great recovery!
Susan (Costello) Robertson
Hi Rose and Steve
Yes, I am one of the ones who is following your journey - one you are gaining strength on thank goodness. Keep it up.
Cheryl, Ontario
I am from: Eden Prairie, Minnesota
Feel free to ask questions. I hope the best for you. God bless you Steven!
I highly recommend reading the transcript/ebook from Adam Pick's latest Webinar with Specialized Doc ... Read more
I highly recommend reading the transcript/ebook from Adam Pick's latest Webinar with Specialized Doctors on “What Should You Know About Heart Valves & Atrial Fibrillation?”. It contains alot of valuable answers you are looking for, especially when you scroll down to Patient Questions. A free copy is sent via email through Adam's Newsletter :D