Debbie's Journal

Pulmonary Hypertention I had an echo last week. Four months out of mitralvalve replacement surgery and maze. Never had pulmonary hypertension before surgery. Could this have been caused by surgery? Or meds? Could it be temporary? Thanks.

In the hospital. Surgery was May 31st for mitral valve replacement and maze. Came down with sore throat 2 days ago. Today was nauseas and cold sweats. Dr said go to immediate care. They didn’t like high heart rate 102 bpm and that I was Basra’s and sweating. Sent me to ER. He was 103 to 118 but in good sinus rythym. The started bloodwork for heart enzymes. Admitted me tfor observation. Drew blood cultures cause I had root canal 2 weeks ago. This is the thing I am totally at a loss about. When I had my heart catheter before surgery, the doctor said clear as a whistle no blockages. The ER doctor said he read my catholic report and he sees that right artery is 30 percent clogged!! What!!! So surreal! Thanks for listening.

In the hospital. Surgery was May 31st for mitral valve replacement and maze. Came down with sore throat 2 days ago. Today was nauseas and cold sweats. Dr said go to immediate care. They didn’t like high heart rate 102 bpm and that I was Basra’s and sweating. Sent me to ER. He was 103 to 118 but in good sinus rythym. The started bloodwork for heart enzymes. Admitted me tfor observation. Drew blood cultures cause I had root canal 2 weeks ago. This is the thing I am totally at a loss about. When I had my heart catheter before surgery, the doctor said clear as a whistle no blockages. The ER doctor said he read my catholic report and he sees that right artery is 30 percent clogged!! What!!! So surreal! Thanks for listening.

Does anyone who is taking Amiodoran and Metropolol have trouble sleeping, weight gain or low blood pressure? I am experiencing these things at 11 weeks out. Thanks everyone!

There has been progress. Showering, dressing getting in and out of bed and being comfortable in bed. Stronger, breathing easier, walking more. The kitchen is still a hard place as is doing laundry. Also, I have had a high heart rate. This morning it went to 108bpm. They doubled the metropolol to 50 mg. I hope it works. Hoping that everyone waiting for surgery and recovering are doing well!

10 days post op and with all the complications pain fluid retention etc I just realized how misshaped I am. I have a full ropy sternotomy. I will small before but now they are missing off to the side. Anybody?

I have been twitching while trying to fall asleep. I don’t know if it’s a side affect from a medication. Also twice for a few seconds I’ve had double vision caused by light. Not my typical migraine aura. 10 days post op. Anybody?

Surgery was successful. ICU 2 nights. Then step down floor. Irregular heart beat so added metrprol and amiodone. Blood volume was low at 7 so added unit of blood. All along breathing difficulties. Found much fluid in lungs. Aspirated a liter in each lung! Belly very distentended. If belly gets better and fluid stays out of lungs can I go home tomorrow? Upside getting stronger and being waited on! Hope everyone is doing well!

The pain has been better today. Haven’t needed narcotics since yesterday. Have been breathless. Heart rate is not in sinus and higher rate. 80s 90s. Giving me meds to try to bring sinus rythym back. Don’t like every nurse tell me it’s anxiety. I know anxiety for me this is not it.

I will have a sternotomy when they replace my mitral valve. My sternom has an elevated bone protruding across just under collar bone. I am conerned that this will be harder for recovery. Has anyone had experience with this. Hope everyone is doing well! Thank you.