Sharon posted a note for Deena that says: Some cholesterol medications can give muscle weakness and unusual fatigue. Pretty common side effects actually, that can be troubling. Don't know if you are on them or not.

johnny so posted a note for Deena that says: Hi Deena, Thank you for your last communique and hope you feel better soon.
Johnny

Cameron Peek posted a note for Deena that says: Just curious - how long have you worn this post surgery bra?

Lynn Loudermilk posted a note for Deena that says: Hi Deena...last night I put a pillow against my back and laid partially on it. Slept so well!! will be continuing that. Hope you are doing well!

Leo posted a note for Deena that says: Saw you pillow fort.
I moved out of the recliner and into my bed 4 nights ago (surgery 3-1-2021). It will get easier for you. I also put an Icey-Hot patch on lower back every night. 2) Tylenol PM, plus a small dose of over the counter melatonin. Every day gets better.

Cameron Peek posted a note for Deena that says: Congratulations on your successful surgery. I am scheduled to go to Mt Sinai for the same surgery on May 21st. I live in Deltaville, VA near the Chesapeake Bay. How long did you stay in NYC? Did you stay in a hotel? Was it difficult to manage your recovery and discharge being from out of town? I am very anxious about doing this while COVID restrictions are still in place.

Lynn Loudermilk posted a note for Deena that says: Hope you are doing well. Yea, no stretches etc for me. Haven't heard from rehab either. I have a teeter recumbent stepper, started using it at small intervals. Been too cold and rainy here to walk outside and the house is small and hard to wander around for long enough. Today so far just about six and a half minutes. Adding more daily. Cardiologist 9th and last surgeon appointment the 12th. Just can't wait to drive...lol

Dawn VanDenBosch posted a note for Deena that says: Hope you are recovering well!! Keep up the great attitude.

Diane from Pennsylvania. posted a note for Deena that says: Hi Deena. You are in the best hands. Dr Adams performed a mitral valve and tricuspid valve repair in August 2016 on me. In a few weeks I was back to normal. He was great and so were his staff.
Best of luck to you. Take care.

Linda posted a note for Deena that says: Hi Deena, I had mitral valve repair surgery on October 8, 2018 and am doing great! If you have the opportunity to do cardiac rehabilitation, go for it! I got so much stronger and was encouraged and supported by wonderful people. I think I am much older than you too! So my prayers, my positive thoughts are with you, You Can Do IT!!!

Russell Ash posted a note for Deena that says: Had the same operation two months ago at Columbia Presbyterian. Everything went great and I’m just about recovered. You’ll be fine. They do this all the time

Hedy posted a note for Deena that says: Dear Deena ,
Had my Mitral valve repair November I am 73. You will do great. ( Adam sent me best wishes before my operation Wishing you great success!

Susan Hill posted a note for Deena that says: You will do great. Had mine at 63 also. Best of luck. Suzi

John Mohr posted a note for Deena that says: Deena- I hope your surgery and recovery go smoothly and that you’re home soon! Just take it one day at a time. All the best!

James Conway posted a note for Deena that says: Deena as i write this here in London,England you are probably being operated on.
My wish is that your operation is not problematic and that your recovery is swift.

May your God look after you.

Joseph Heinzmann posted a note for Deena that says: Deena,

Our prayers are with you today. Wishing you an easy wakeup and a good first night on the recovery side. We are all in your corner!

Michael Morrison posted a note for Deena that says: Good luck today Deena! Prayers for you, your surgeon, and entire medical team.

RAY PIPHER posted a note for Deena that says: Good luck today Deena! I had my surgery there in 2017. I could never say enough about the quality of the care there! The nurses are top notch and extremely caring.

Mike Ridenour posted a note for Deena that says: https://tenor.com/view/apollo-creed-apollo-carl-weathers-ding-ding-gif-9214834

go get'em!
btw, for what it's worth, my pain level on 1-10 scale never was more than a 2. I literally never had a problem in my chest area. My legs had more pain than chest from harvesting for the bypass's and that pain was minimal. Thinking I took Tylenol for maybe not more than couple weeks after. Now, I did however have a small part of my incision not heal correctly and hyper granulate or something like that. It caused me to have to go back and get it treated with silver nitrate.......and THAT , was something that I will remember most of all!!!!

David Smith posted a note for Deena that says: Hello Deena - my chest pain was about a 2 out of 10 two days post op. They had me sitting up in a recliner the day after. Fentanyl drip was good for the first few days and I was walking to the bathroom with help 2 days after. It’s been almost five weeks now and I feel great! I walk two miles a day and stretching before with no pain. I’ll be doing three miles next week. I had no other option but to have my sternum opened up with an aneurysm the diameter of a pop can and the aorta valve was the same size as a can. That was extremely painful and uncomfortable. The most painful part for me is being an A type personality and not driving for six weeks. Best wishes, stay strong, and positive. Attitude is everything! You can do this!

Cheryl Mann posted a note for Deena that says: You will be in my thoughts and prayers tomorrow Deena!

L S posted a note for Deena that says: I am new to using this, as well as not into the social internet.

I fought for over a year with the head of Cardiology at Rush Univiersity where they finally submitted to the test i had been requesting because of such severe fatigue.

In the last step prior to TAVR, they did a 3D CT of my heart.

Seeing the surgeon in days following, I looked into the face of a frightened Surgeon as he said he will not be able to do TAVE because of my Severe Calcification and obstructions. He was followed by a Cardiac Surgeon to discuss with me Open Heart Surgery in 2 weeks.

I kept doing my homework and by the luck of my google searches found Dr Balkhy and his non-invasive heart surgeries.

US News & World Report and other health companies do not even discuss this or list it, while Dr Balkhy in October completed his 2000 Da Vinci Robotic and i don't know how many minimal evasive operations he has completed, but when i asked him how long he had been doing them, he said since 2002.

I wish you only the best, and not have to go through what my mother did over 45 years ago and a very speedy recovery.

Gratefully
ls

Nancy Sells posted a note for Deena that says: Success tomorrow! Love reading your questions etc, I'll be on the table in 2 months!
You've got this!

Leo Johnson posted a note for Deena that says: Good Luck Deena. I had same procedure 2 weeks ago. Recoup going well. Chest still sore until I sit for a while, but every day gets better.
Leo

Cheryl Mann posted a note for Deena that says: Prayers for safe travels, successful surgery, peace and comfort, and swift recovery coming your way!

Kathy Kulig posted a note for Deena that says: Hi Deena, Sending healing thoughts and prayers your way. Wishing you a smooth surgery and quick recovery.

Paola Gonnet posted a note for Deena that says: I also had my AVR at CC, I agree with John that CC is a well oiled machine, I am doing extremely well back to normal and feeling great, I also did an extensive due diligence and picked CC based on outcomes, number of surgeries/year, innovation in surgical techniques and surgeon expertise.

Shainy Connors posted a note for Deena that says: Hi Deena
I was diagnosed with severe MVR last March & was fortunate enough to have some time to do my research before my Robotic repair surgery 3/2/20.
Besides having to educate myself I also needed to interview cardiologists & surgeons until I knew it was the right thing to do NOW as I had no symptoms.( I didn’t even know how my mitral valve worked)
I was very surprised once I saw my xrays of my heart 1 week prior - 1 day after & then 1 week after. I couldn’t believe how much it deflated in just 1 week. So grateful I had it done as I feel I have avoided anymore
damage by all that extra stress on my heart.
You will know when it’s time.. just don’t stop doing the footwork. I’m speaking from experience the fear prior was way worse than the actual procedure.
Big hug to you... looking forward to hearing your decision.
Shainy