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John O'Neill Thanks! I haven't had an EKG while experiencing AFib, because this episode started on Saturday (yesterday). The previous episode resolved before my post-op appointment.

Alex Sigalov Hi Jonh forgot to mention in previous post my bad episodes of afib/arythmias (i also don't know classification different between afib or PVC or arrhythmia) ... Read more

John O'Neill @Alex I haven't taken my BP, but we do have a cuff, so I'll give it a try.

Barbara Wood For what it's worth, here's my personal experience with pvcs & afib post mitral valve repair. I had 4 episodes of afib in the year presurgery - felt them as ... Read more

Brenda Robbins Arthur,
Only good days ahead for you.
Spring is around the corner ready to bring you all kinds of brighter days. So happy for you and your family. Keep posting. ... Read more

Susan Lynn Great news, Arthur! Sounds like you're on a speedy road to recovery! All the best! ❤

Frank Giovanniello Wow, Arthur, that was a fast deal. Less than 4 days, WOW. Sounds like super motivation. Stay healthy. Walk On.

Alex Sigalov Hi Arthur, thats awsome keep it up

Marie Myers Great news! Welcome to recovery!

Tracy Fallu Great news..... Remember to rest, spirometer, walk, repeat!

Skipper Kagamaster Great to hear it went so well; looking forward to hearing about your recovery!

Ana Brusso Soooo glad you had such a positive surgery and short stay in the hospital. Wish you continued success in your recovery and happy you have a great and supportive family.

Skipper Kagamaster I've heard these things are pretty common up to the first couple of month after OHS, but it's probably something else entirely experiencing them as opposed ... Read more

Rose Madura It's definitely disturbing. When I went into Afib, my blood pressure dropped to dangerous level and my heart rate when up to 180ish range. Glad yours isn't ... Read more

Catie B John, it feels outrageous when it happens. At least, it did to me. Hope your heart settles down soon!

Alex Sigalov Hi Jonh, i feel in similar boat, but i am almost 7 weeks post-op, i was hoping they would stop by now but still having irregular heart beats, past couple of ... Read more

John O'Neill Thanks for the encouraging comments, all!

Ana Brusso Hang in there John, as one of our bloggers told me once “this too shall pass” about a different post op issue. You are young and strong and very positive, ... Read more

Deepak Khanka Many thanks Alex. As you must have read earlier that I will have a re ops to replace aortic valve , which prolapsed 7 months (this jan) after David’s procedure. ... Read more

Alex Sigalov Sorry to hear that u need reoperation. I have not heard of any cases where OnX has been rejected by your body, there are rare instances when the valvle would ... Read more

Paul Randle Hi Deepak, l had the same David’s procedure as you did back in 2016 .My repair also failed months later so I was fitted with a ONX valve 10 months after my ... Read more

Ana Brusso Hello Deepak, it seems that you have a few people who can answer your question about your new OHS. You will be in my prayers and you will find the right answers ... Read more