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Diagnosis: Tricuspid Regurgitation

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Alan Holland posted an update

11 years ago (April 19, 2015)

i'm 5 months postop from repair of my tricuspid valve at CCF. Echo over a month ago showed only trace regurgitation so things seem to be looking good as far as the valve goes. However, I developed complete heart block in January and finally decided to have a pacemaker put... Read more.

Alan Holland posted an update

11 years ago (December 17, 2014)

Tomorrow 4 weeks post-op and I'm getting in two a days of exercise.....30 mins of walking and arm exercises along with 25 mins on stationary bike later in day. Nothing too intense; just getting the heart rate up to near 2x from resting heart rate. Also eating good. Gotta get... Read more.

Alan Holland posted an update

11 years ago (December 9, 2014)

Put in a full day at work yesterday at 2.5 weeks postop (had a driver and no violation of the 10 lb lifting ie: office work). Probably go in to work 2-3 days/week next week as well. I believe getting out of the house and being productive around other people... Read more.

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Eleanor R

I had just a little incision, with a mini sternotomy, but I had a big "golf ball" at the top of the incision, too. It went away on its own, and was never red or puffy, just a big mass of tissue. The best and the worst explanation given to... Read more.

Anonymous

I too have the " knot" and was told it will go away.

Joan Napier

Wow, you're jumping right in there Alan. You're give me inspiration in returning back to work. Easing in to it sounds like a good plan, along with all of your other healthy steps. Thanks for the encouraging words!

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