Harris's Journal

Deepak Khanka  Harris,This is still happening to me after 5 months. When I asked
the same question Marie Meyers , one of our colleague in this
group stated that she feels ... Read more

Deepak Khanka  Harris,This is still happening to me after 5 months. When I asked
the same question Marie Meyers , one of our colleague in this
group stated that she feels after 2 years. You just get used to it . I guess with time mine’s gone a bit milder but still there. Did you go for a ONX?

Deepak Khanka 

Hey Harris , I have had a David’s procedure. So won’t be able to comment much on ONX yet. However I will have a second surgery to replace my native valve ... Read more

Deepak Khanka 

Hey Harris , I have had a David’s procedure. So won’t be able to comment much on ONX yet. However I will have a second surgery to replace my native valve some point. It will be a ONX. In due course I will be asking you questions about your new valve. I am sure there are other bloggers who might answer your questions

Mike Roskowinski  Hey Harris I am 7 months post surgery and I feel the same thing. I talked to my cardiologist and he said that it is normal after surgery cause you lose some ... Read more

Mike Roskowinski  Hey Harris I am 7 months post surgery and I feel the same thing. I talked to my cardiologist and he said that it is normal after surgery cause you lose some of your insulation. It bothered me at the beginning but now I am used to it. I workout at the gym 5 days a week and play volleyball and other sports. You will get used to it.

Marie Myers  ever since my surgery in 2017, I have felt stronger, louder heartbeats than before surgery. I understand that this feeling is due to the loss of insulation ... Read more

Marie Myers  ever since my surgery in 2017, I have felt stronger, louder heartbeats than before surgery. I understand that this feeling is due to the loss of insulation and muffling provided by the pericardium and fluid in the pericardium. I understand that many cardiac surgeons do not close the pericardium at the conclusion of surgery to prevent an overload of fluid during healing . This overload of fluid is known as cardiac tamponade, which can impede the hearts pumping ability. It requires emergency intervention to fix with a pericardial window procedure. Also, the new valve is probably doing a more efficient job at pumping fluid, so you really do have a stronger, more efficient heartbeat. I really notice the stronger beat when I take a deep breath, or when I hold my breath. If I breath slow and shallow, I don’t feel it so much. After almost 3 years, I don’t notice the strong beats so much as I did in my early recovery. Hope that explanation helps!

Meredith Bray  Good morning! My pre-op heartrate was about 50, and post-op was about 85-95 for about 3 months. 6 years later, I'm resting comfortably at about 65. So my experience ... Read more

Meredith Bray  Good morning! My pre-op heartrate was about 50, and post-op was about 85-95 for about 3 months. 6 years later, I'm resting comfortably at about 65. So my experience shows yes, I did have an elevated heartrate after surgery.

Meredith
Clearwater, FL

Carlos Banuelos  I have an on-x and my post-op resting heart rate was 10-15bpm more than before surgery. I’m almost 5 months post-op now and my resting heart rate is back ... Read more

Carlos Banuelos  I have an on-x and my post-op resting heart rate was 10-15bpm more than before surgery. I’m almost 5 months post-op now and my resting heart rate is back to normal in the high 50’s. I think it just takes time for the heart to heal and adjust. Good luck.