andrew laymon - Heart Valve Journal

Rita Savelis Yeah. That happens. OHS messes with a lot of things....and it takes some time to get back to normal. Take care.

andrew laymon Thank you for answer. I'm really hoping it returns to normal sooner or later or I'm going be on a great weight loss program.

Dan Baltazor Yep, My appetite was horrible for a couple weeks and I lost too much weight as well. It does come back. Hang in there.

Tracy Fallu My appetite was minimal for about 2 weeks. It slowly returned with some food aversions. Eventually all my favorites remained.

Bradley Dunn After I got to where I was not anxious after surgery, I wanted nothing but sex. Now 3 months later, I can't stop eating. I am a skinny guy but I have gained ... Read more

andrew laymon Thank you everyone. My taste is slowly recovering. At 10 days post op I have lost around 20 lbs. My first check up puts me as recovering exceptionally.

Tracy Fallu Great news Andrew.

andrew laymon I did find out that a lot of my problems were due to being placed on glucophage to try to keep my blood sugar below 100. Once I stopped taking it, my blood ... Read more

Debbie Kelly Hi Andrew, I am not sure if I read one of your posts correctly, but if I did, why were you not aTAVR candidate? My cardiologist is going to see if I am a candidate, ... Read more

Susan Lynn Andrew - Good luck next week. I think you'll be happy with the mini-thoracotomy entry. I had my mitral valve repair done through my right side - it was virtually ... Read more

andrew laymon Debbie, Edwards Life Sciences denied the TAVR. I'm low risk, but I also have a bicuspid aortic valve. The early trials finished in May and they started long ... Read more

andrew laymon Thank you for the votes of confidence.

Debbie Kelly Thank you, Andrew. My next call will be to the TAVR clinic and ask if they take private insurance, and call my insurance to see if they pay for TAVR.
I wish you the very best. You will be in my prayers.

Dan Baltazor You got this Andrew. Praying for Peace for you and swift safe surgery. We'll be waiting to hear from you on the other side.

Dan Baltazor It probably helps to have the inside knowledge to help yourself prepare but it’s still a tough walk regardless. Get your support team around you and know ... Read more

Jill McDonald Hi Andrew, I am going on Dec 7th. I am having mitral valve repair. It is definitely a surreal experience waiting for this surgery. I plan to try meditate ... Read more

Joy Rose Hi Andrew, I am having a mitral and tricuspid valve repair on 3 December, a week before you, only a couple of days away. A week ago I was pretty nervous but ... Read more

Paul Howarth I'm 4 days post opp.
I was scared about the pain and discomfort after the procedure.
For me and like others here, my fears were invented in my mind, not knowing ... Read more

Dan Vechiola My wife works in the medical field with patients every day. She says it so much different when you are on the other side.

andrew laymon Thanks everyone for the uplifting comments. I have my family around me, I'll have a tablet with and I'll be reading the Green Hills of Africa for my recovery. ... Read more

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