About Me (In My Own Words)
I was admitted to the hospital on September 9th 2021, and the surgery went well, I had the new mechanical Onx Valve installed, the next few days when without any complications and was moved to a regular room to finish my recovery, at that point there was an additional problem, and so everyone knows with any heart surgery this can happen.
I was getting out of bed to go for a walk, and I lost all control of my left hand, the Nurses and Medical staff took me immediately down to have a CT scan, and then I went back to the ICU, for some additional treatment for a minor stroke.
The doctors think a very small piece of calcium may have caused the minor stroke, but nothing was showing on the CT scan, or on a MRI that was also done.
I know this sounds horrible, and to be honest it was scary for sure, but because of the quick action by the medical team and staff at Barns Hospital, after a few days, I could start moving my hand a small amount, and after a week of working with the medical team and physical therapy I left the hospital with almost 100% of the movement back.
As I said the heart valve replacement went very well, I only have a small scar where the doctor went between my ribs to install the valve, which I think was great, as it made the recovery that much faster.
It is now October 7th and I am typing using both hands, I have been back to work (working from home) for a week now, and have 100% of the movement back in my hand, now I am still trying to get the diet and Warfarin levels fine-tuned, but that I am sure we will get under control shortly.
I have more hospital follow up appointments and I will let everyone know how they go.
Best Regards
Steve
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Quincy
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My surgery date is:
September 9, 2021
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I was diagnosed with:
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Muhammad Masood
