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2637 days ago

Pam St Jude valve posted a note for Tee that says:

Hi Tee, I have a ST Jude valve since 2010. I want to say the tramadol I take for other aches makes me restless also. I suggest you don’t take it at night. ...Read more

Hi Tee, I have a ST Jude valve since 2010. I want to say the tramadol I take for other aches makes me restless also. I suggest you don’t take it at night. In the morning it gives me a boost just a half tablet. Then same in afternoon. So the side effects of this drug I believe is your sleep disturbance. It gives me energy after 1-2 hrs of taking then decreases after 4-5 hrs. Doing well but don’t think I can hop on the horse again.

Tee Adgot a new guestbook post

2641 days ago

Laura Perez Aoki posted a note for Tee that says:

Hi. Youmentioned that you had to be in the ICU a little bit longer for heart rate control one of the medications that you use for heart rate control is amiodarone ...Read more

Hi. Youmentioned that you had to be in the ICU a little bit longer for heart rate control one of the medications that you use for heart rate control is amiodarone I’m wondering if you have a phlebitis from your amiodarone you should probably go see one of your physicians and have them do an ultrasound

Tee Ad Thanks. I stopped the amiodarone after surgery. Just saw my internist and she didn’t see anything w ... Read more

Tee Ad Thanks. I stopped the amiodarone after surgery. Just saw my internist and she didn’t see anything worrisome. Today I see the pulmonologist about the fluid around my lungs.

Tee Adgot a new guestbook post

2656 days ago

Dan Baltazor, Tee Ad reacted to this

Hi Tee Ad my fellow Marylander! Praying for a successful surgery for you today and a complete and total recovery afterwards. I had mitral valve repair surgery ...Read more

Hi Tee Ad my fellow Marylander! Praying for a successful surgery for you today and a complete and total recovery afterwards. I had mitral valve repair surgery on November 19, 2018 at University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore. I'm now about 7 1/2 weeks post op and getting better each day God gives to me. Stay strong. You're in good hands at the Cleveland Clinic. I look forward to you posting on here once you are on the recovery side. Peace and blessings to you my fellow Heart Warrior!

Dan Baltazor Praying for swift safe surgery today for you.

Louanna Miller Praying for a successful surgery, excellent pain management and complete recovery. You’ll be on the ... Read more

Louanna Miller Praying for a successful surgery, excellent pain management and complete recovery. You’ll be on the other side of this all real soon. Godspeed

Tee Ad Thanks!

Tee Ad I’m home! Surgery was more extensive than expected 3 valves and a maze procedure. I’m exhausted! ... Read more

Tee Ad I’m home! Surgery was more extensive than expected 3 valves and a maze procedure. I’m exhausted! I had pleural effusion after surgery so going to pulmonologist today about that.

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2656 days ago

Debbie Moriarty posted a note for Tee that says:

Wishing you the best on your upcoming surgery! Glad you are getting it all taken care of!! I, too, had the maze procedure which I was very excited about! Eventually ...Read more

Wishing you the best on your upcoming surgery! Glad you are getting it all taken care of!! I, too, had the maze procedure which I was very excited about! Eventually I will be able to drop a couple of meds!!

John Morales Best Of Luck with your procedure we will be waiting to congratulate you on the recovery side.

Tee Ad Thanks. Good to have it over with. Now the healing work begins!

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2667 days ago

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Lisa Guinan posted a note for Tee that says:

Mitral issues run in my family too. My sister had hers replaced 7 weeks before my surgery. I was lucky enough to have mine repaired. She’s 71 and I’m 54. ...Read more

Mitral issues run in my family too. My sister had hers replaced 7 weeks before my surgery. I was lucky enough to have mine repaired. She’s 71 and I’m 54. I’m almost 8 weeks post op. So far so good with no complications. You’ll be on the recovery side before you know it.

Emily Rowley Wow so there's more of a close genetic link!

Tee Ad Lisa, congrats on getting your surgery and having a successful recovery! Did you have the traditional ... Read more

Tee Ad Lisa, congrats on getting your surgery and having a successful recovery! Did you have the traditional sternotomy or robotic? I'm so curious what the first couple of weeks after surgery is like--do you feel like eating, getting off the couch, etc or is it like having the flu and you are in pain and exhausted?

Tee Ad Lisa, congrats on getting your surgery and having a successful recovery! Did you have the traditional ... Read more

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2674 days ago

Rob Sparling posted a note for Tee that says:

Tee, you are in the best hands! CC w/ Dr. Gillinov is a combo that is especially hard to beat! Let go and trust the team. Visualize the future. Dig in, ...Read more

Tee, you are in the best hands! CC w/ Dr. Gillinov is a combo that is especially hard to beat! Let go and trust the team. Visualize the future. Dig in, pray hard and get to the other side. We look forward to hearing about your journey!

Debbie Chatzky Excellent surgeon and hospital!

Tee Ad Thanks all! I'm glad that this isn't optional for me, cause right about no I would be saying "no than ... Read more

Tee Ad Thanks all! I'm glad that this isn't optional for me, cause right about no I would be saying "no thanks! " I caught a cold over the holidays that I'm still fighting, but the CC nurses says that's fine--they can still do the operation. I just wish I was going into it healthier, but there's never a "perfect" time for such things.

Tee Ad Thanks all! I'm glad that this isn't optional for me, cause right about no I would be saying "no than ... Read more

Rob Sparling Super great that you are being transparent with them and helping them stay current with you. The dial ... Read more

Rob Sparling Super great that you are being transparent with them and helping them stay current with you. The dialogue matters and they will be just as responsive on the help line after surgery and well into recovery. Totally understand the “no thanks” sentiments! Ride the waves you can’t control! Cheering for you!

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2674 days ago

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Brian Havlin posted a note for Tee that says:

Hi Tee-one thing for certain is you found an awesome surgeon! Dr. Gillinov repaired my mitral valve on 11/26. He used a robotic procedure. Everything went ...Read more

Hi Tee-one thing for certain is you found an awesome surgeon! Dr. Gillinov repaired my mitral valve on 11/26. He used a robotic procedure. Everything went pretty smoothly and I'm about 30 days into my recovery. For me, the recovery has taken a bit longer than I anticipated. The Cleveland Clinic is top notch and you will have excellent care! Hope you have a great Christmas!

Tee Ad Wow, congrats on getting it done! Do you know why the recovery has taken longer? I am really wonderin ... Read more

Tee Ad Wow, congrats on getting it done! Do you know why the recovery has taken longer? I am really wondering what I'll feel like. All tips welcome!

Brian Havlin Everyone is different. I’m six weeks now and feel a lot better. For me most of it was mental. I ... Read more

Brian Havlin Everyone is different. I’m six weeks now and feel a lot better. For me most of it was mental. I think the Metoprolol held me back. Made me light headed and lack of energy. I scaled back the dose and am tolerating it better. Should be back to working out soon. You’ll be fine. Not much pain. Managed the pain with Tylenol.

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