Andrew's Journal

Hi all, just had my appointment with overlake cardiology. Long story short, she thinks I’m taking too much dosage of Carveidilol, so I will be talking with my surgeon about switching that around with my other BP med lisinipril. Also, she thinks I have some depression going on… I’m not sure exactly what depression feels like but who knows, she may be right. Our bodies go thru SO much during surgery and recovery.


My palpitations at night are most likely caused from stress and anxiety. Once I sit down finally at night and relax, I think I start thinking about maybe stressful things in life or things I need to get done etc. I am so in tune with my body right now, so when I feel one, I get anxious. And then I have another one, and so on and so forth. So I need to figure out how to get rid of/deal with stress.

The pain in my shoulder she thinks is muscular or nerve related. I will get with my pcp for that issue.

Anyways. That’s all for now. I appreciate everyone of you for continuing to follow my story.

Any questions for me, never hesitate to ask! -Andy

Ever since my fishing trip, I had those palpitations for 6 days or so. Well they’re 98% gone now, Which is great. But… ever since then, I haven’t felt the same. (Trip was about 3 weeks ago). And for the last 1-2 weeks, I have felt like absolute crud. Not sick or anything. But I’m tired all the time, my entire stomach feels just cruddy. I don’t understand.


i had a normally scheduled CT scan last week and everything looked good.
i have an echo in a few weeks and will have a follow up with the surgeon.


has anyone experienced this??? I am 4 months post Ross procedure. Is this just a bump in the road?

Its affecting my work and home life.

Feeling grateful. I wanted to give a HUGE shoutout to Mr Adam Pick!!! You have brought so many people together, so much information out to the surface for all of us to research and see and watch. Teaming up with surgeons and cardiologists and people in the industry that can answer all the scary and uncomfortable questions that we ALL have. You are the glue that holds us all together, and None of this would be possible without you.

So grateful for you Adam.
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Hey all. 14.5 weeks post Ross procedure. I was on a fishing trip a few days ago, and got a little sea sick. Queezy, nausea, etc. Well it seems like ever since then, I have been having heart palpitations , off and on throughout the day. I have been trying to figure out when or why, and the only thing I can come up with is it increases with activity…. I will start doing something outside, like now I am washing the boat. I have been inside resting all day, took a nap, no palpitations, go outside and start washing… and they begin again. Has anybody ever heard of this?!?!?!? It is very frustrating. Do I go to the ER? Will it pass in a day or two of rest?

Has my first appointment today for Cardiac Rehab. It’s going to be twice a week, and I have 34 sessions. Super excited to have a starting point and setting goals, And achieving those goals! They are really good about pushing you (safely) but emphasizing Listening to your body. Which I’ve learned is huge- being now 6 weeks post-op, it is very important to listen to your body and not overdoing it. Anyways, just checking in!


I’m enjoying continuing reading everyone’s stories and updates!

Not sure if anyone else has this question or not, but how long after heart surgery should one wait to have sex? I am on blood pressure meds to keep my BP down below 110. And am supposed to be watching my BP like a hawk for 12 months, from what surgeon said. Sex would really mess with your BP, one would assume… but wondering when it’s safe after a Ross procedure. I see my surgeon next week and will definitely ask then. Thanks!