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christine moody  I have had two mitral valve surgeries, one a repair 10 years ago and then a tissue valve replacement in October 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic. OHS is a very big deal, so having it done at a world class hospital is so very important and I am very happy with the Cleveland Clinic. Best wishes to you for a uneventful recovery.

Herb Greenberg  Lighting and makeup! The hardest part of this so far, for me, has been sleepy bowels, apparently a nasty Side effect of surgery, especially cardiac. Impacts at least 50% of heart surgery patients - the older the more of a possible issue. Last night was not fun and this night is up-in-the-air. Will know soon enough! It starts with constipation as the bowels shut down and ends with diarrhea as they try to fix the constipation. So far my heart is ok, which is what I really care about. I see the floaters many people here have talked about (I already had some so it’s just an extension of what I had) but the biggest thing is when you hear your heart beat. It’s CRAZY. The docs say it’s the result of cutting the pericardial sac, which creates an angry heart, which keeps reminding you that it is pissed. And then, supposedly, it calms down.

john roland  Wow, learn something new every day. I guess in a month I will learning the same thing. How long was the surgery?

Herb Greenberg  Or, John, maybe you will be among who don’t. One thing is for sure - no one size fits all for this stuff.

Susan Lynn  Herb - You look fabulous! I'll bet you're more than ready to fly back home. Wishing you continued success with your recovery. ❤

Mike Roskowinski  Looking good Herb!! Keep up the recovery it gets better. I am still waiting for my angry heart to be happy again. It has gotten better over some months but still can feel it especially with exercise.

Arlene VanNorstrand  Looks familiar I had AVR January 17, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic. They are very good at what they do. I had 10 pre op appointments the day before surgery and it went smoothly. My husband was with me and we could not have had a better experience at Cleveland. Best wishes on your up coming surgery.

Herb Greenberg  Hi Arlene, thanks. Glad to hear you are doing so well. I just added you to the inspiration databased I'm imbedding in my brain!

john roland  Hey Herb, I am in a similar situation with a bicuspid aortic valve and aortic aneurism. Dr. Roselli from the Cleveland Clinic is doing my surgery on April 9th. They told me they would send me a package 6 weeks from my surgery date. You just ruined my surprise package. I guess I have been getting used to it ever since I found out Santa Claus is not real. Anyway I look forward to your posts since I am in the same sled as you 5 weeks out. Good luck, stay strong, and post often.