I had a mitral valve repair in 2018 and apart from ongoing migraines, I am going well. I have a question thought.
Is anyone having to take antibiotics before having their teeth cleaned? I am finding this is messing with my gut system and takes 6 months to return to normal when I am up for another clean. Has anyone found a solution to this problem? I am just about to see a dietitian to see if they have any answers.
Susan Lynn Carmel - I'm allergic to penicillin and erythromycin does a number on my stomach. I take clindimycin and I don't have a problem. You may just want to try ... Read more
Susan Lynn Carmel - I'm allergic to penicillin and erythromycin does a number on my stomach. I take clindimycin and I don't have a problem. You may just want to try a different pre-medication, but you definitely don't want to risk a heart infection by foregoing it. Best of luck! ❤
Rose Madura I take amoxicillin (2000 mg) 1 hour prior to any dental work. It does not upset my stomach but erythromycin did. I'd discuss with your doctor or dentist to see if there is an alternative for you.
Marie Myers I have the same story as Rose. I do try to increase my intake of fermented foods like kefir and yogurt when I have to take antibiotics, and eat as many prebiotic ... Read more
Marie Myers I have the same story as Rose. I do try to increase my intake of fermented foods like kefir and yogurt when I have to take antibiotics, and eat as many prebiotic foods like plantains and jicama to provide nutrients for the gut bacteria also. A diet high in fiber in general will help also.
I know I am always interested on how people are travelling 12 mths and longer after their heart surgery. Hopefully my experience gives others reassurance and hope. I found the surgery really tough and I have suffered optical migraines all year although the episodes are getting less frequent. I also had a micro bleed in my brain after the operation and was foggy for at least 6 months. I went back to work at 7 months and I found that challenging. I am a secondary art teacher. 12 months out and I feel back to my old self. In fact a better version. I have amazing energy and my brain function is as good if not better than before my operation. I have no regurgitation and my cardiologist doesn’t want to see me for 12 months. I wish everyone going through this process all the best and make sure you do your research so you get the best surgeon! I spent a lot of time finding mine.
Susan Lynn Congratulations on your one year anniversary! Thanks for the inspiration, too! ❤🥂🍾
Continued success!
Helen Daw I just had my one year anniversary on Feb 13th. Feeling great! Glad you are doing better!
Civita Fahey i will have my 2 year anniversary in April and fee great.. I still feels foggy at times tho I think its the metoprolol even at only 25mgs. Im able to walk and ... Read more
Civita Fahey i will have my 2 year anniversary in April and fee great.. I still feels foggy at times tho I think its the metoprolol even at only 25mgs. Im able to walk and go do things very easily now.. hope this lasts a long time.
Update posted on...
June 2, 2018
Have my bags packed! Off to Italy and Spain on Saturday for a month; 25hour plane trip, Melb to Milan. Four months on from my mitral valve repair and all going well except for the weekly ocular migraines. On no medications and my cardiologist doesn’t want to see me until Feb. Feel very fortunate considering I had a pretty rough time with and after the surgery. All the best for those with upcoming surgery!
Debbie Chatzky It’s two days after my full
Sternotomy 6 hour mitral
Valve replacement and maze surgery. It’s true the second day is hard.I am in awe and am filled with ... Read more
Debbie Chatzky It’s two days after my full
Sternotomy 6 hour mitral
Valve replacement and maze surgery. It’s true the second day is hard.I am in awe and am filled with gratitude. I also feel
That I will
Have to be more patient than inexpected. Tubes are out. Am ver very sore and breathless from inflammation. Hope everyone that had surgery this week is doing doing well.
Susan Lynn Carmel - Wow! Lucky you!!! Sounds like a great way to celebrate your newly repaired heart! Enjoy!
Judy Shaw Great news! Enjoy your well deserved vacation.
Suzanne Finn Enjoy the trip, great way to celebrate wellness!
Update posted on...
May 20, 2018
I have a friend who needs a mitral valve operation. She has cardiomyopathy. Is there anyone who has been in this situation?
Many thanks.
Phyllis Petersen I'm not sure how long, but it was at least several months to be consistent. At first, I was on metoprolol, which kept everything pretty steady. When I went ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen I'm not sure how long, but it was at least several months to be consistent. At first, I was on metoprolol, which kept everything pretty steady. When I went off it after two months, my heart rate and blood pressure bounced around a lot for several months.
Richard Mak I am 2 weeks post op, BP all over the place, kept low by 25mg Metoprolol 2x a day. Not as bad a before the surgery where I was taking 50mg 2x a day. Still ... Read more
Richard Mak I am 2 weeks post op, BP all over the place, kept low by 25mg Metoprolol 2x a day. Not as bad a before the surgery where I was taking 50mg 2x a day. Still I cannot live without the beta blockers otherwise my BP bounces all over.
Steve Farthing Mine returned to pre-op heart rate in a week or so with no heart-related meds once the diuretic was finished. As I write this, it is 70 bpm. Mitral valve ... Read more
Steve Farthing Mine returned to pre-op heart rate in a week or so with no heart-related meds once the diuretic was finished. As I write this, it is 70 bpm. Mitral valve was repaired last June. May not be any 'typical' outcome for that.
Willie Radl Mine is about the same 3 weeks post op. about 70 bpm, was mid 80's the first few weeks.
Jim Harvey Carmel, my mitral valve and maze were 2 weeks ago Monday (seems like ages!). Anyway, I've noticed a steadily increasing average heart rate (Fitbit) from around ... Read more
Jim Harvey Carmel, my mitral valve and maze were 2 weeks ago Monday (seems like ages!). Anyway, I've noticed a steadily increasing average heart rate (Fitbit) from around 70 to around 83 in the last few days of this week. I've been pushing myself a bit walking, but nonetheless I've sent a message to my cardiologist seeking input.
Carmel Robertson Thanks everyone. My resting heart was 62 before surgery and is now 84-90. I’m not on medication for Afib any more so it has gone up. Hoping it will go back to my pre op rates.
Rita Savelis My heart rate has stayed much faster than my pre op rates. This is a common side effect/after effect of OHS, which can last for awhile, or longer.
Take care Carmel.
Steven Perrotta Hi Carmel, two weeks out from surgery and my surgeon has me on 150mg of metoprolol to keep everything steady right now until I see my cardiologist next month. ... Read more
Steven Perrotta Hi Carmel, two weeks out from surgery and my surgeon has me on 150mg of metoprolol to keep everything steady right now until I see my cardiologist next month. I notice that at times my heart rate fluctuates between what it was before surgery to something higher. I was told this is a natural after OHS and it should eventually come back to normal.
I am from: Melbourne , Australia
August 3, 2021
Is anyone having to take antibiotics before having their teeth cleaned? I am finding this is messing with my gut system and takes 6 months to return to normal when I am up for another clean. Has anyone found a solution to this problem? I am just about to see a dietitian to see if they have any answers.