Jim Kelly-Evans
11 years ago (March 31, 2015)
Keep up the great recovery!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: March 17, 2015
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David Walker posted an update
11 years ago (March 30, 2015)
Well day 6 of recovery doing well been home since Saturday.
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Ericka Carlson
11 years ago (March 31, 2015)
Glad to hear you are doing so well!!
David Walker posted an update
11 years ago (March 18, 2015)
Well had the angiogram today and all is well no other blockages. They moved the surgery to Tuesday 3 / 24. They will be putting in the On-X valve in.
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Ericka Carlson reacted to this
11 years ago (March 21, 2015)
Get some rest this weekend and be good to yourself. Mckay Dee is a great hospital, my siblings were all born there. The 24th will have come and gone before you know it!
David Walker posted an update
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
I will be going to have my angiogram on Wednesday. Friday I will have the aortic valve replaced. I would like to know if 3 to 4 weeks a good goal for getting back to a desk. I am only 53 and in good shape otherwise.
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
Hello David. I am 51 and just had AVR. I am just now starting my third week of recovery. I had expected to be back working part time after three weeks. Engineering/programming desk work. But I can see that it may take longer. I can do simple email / scheduling... Read more.
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
Have you selected the type of valve you are going to get? Tissue or mechanical?
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
Positive thoughts and healing hugs for Friday. I'm having mitral valve repair on Thursday
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
I'm at 4.5 weeks and not ready yet. Pump brain hasn't quite let go and I get tired from tasks that require concentration. I'd say the 5-6 week range is reasonable. My go back date is 4/9 and I was cut on 2/12.
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
I agree with Pat Bluemel. I think anesthesia takes a month to 'wear-off'. But as they say, everyone is different.
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
Wow does the anesthesia that long lasting!
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
I think I felt OK LaDonna. But looking back, I only remember bits and pieces of the first several weeks.
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
Thinking of the mechanical. Thanks everyone for your thoughts.
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
David, I have the On-Ex mechanical aortic valve. Its supposed to be rugged and last a long time. But it is somewhat noisy. And the newer mechanical valves require less warfarin than the older ones. Just more info for you to digest.
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
I went back 6 weeks after the surgery. by then I was "ready" and bored. you can only watch price is right and that many episodes of NCIS... Been back to work 2 months and getting back into my stride. it's funny though when my colleagues ask who's got a... Read more.
11 years ago (March 17, 2015)
6 weeks.
11 years ago (March 18, 2015)
I wouldn't plan on 3 to 4 weeks. If you can work it out, you may want to just assess your condition a few weeks after surgery and then make the decision. I went back on a very limited basis after 4 weeks, caught a flu and was pretty much... Read more.
11 years ago (March 20, 2015)
I am so glad to hear i'm not the only one experiencing "brain fog". I am 1 month in recovery from aortic valve replacement, I feel amazing with this new kind of energy, but if I have a visitor or spend a few hours with a person who takes a... Read more.
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