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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

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Jackie Lehman posted an update

5 years ago (September 8, 2020)

I had my surgery 2 weeks ago and doing pretty good. However I have nausea almost all the time. Just taking Tylenol for pain. I was put on Amiodarone first week two times a day 200mg and second week 200mg one a day for 1 to 3 more months. Do... Read more.

Rose Madura

5 years ago (September 9, 2020)

I took Amiodadrone for Bout six weeks in a very high dose because of Afib and Aflutter complications. It did not make me nauseous but I had other complications. Definitely discuss it with your doctor. If you need to be on something, you may discuss Multaq. It has less complications,... Read more.

Darrin Vohs

5 years ago (September 9, 2020)

I took Amiodarone for a month because I had a bought of A-Fib in the hospital. I didn't have any side effects but Nausea is listed as one of the top ones. I think your plan to talk to your Cardiologist is sound and worth a push to finish it... Read more.

Anonymous

5 years ago (September 11, 2020)

Hi Jackie, so good to hear from you. I am sorry you have nausea, not a good feeling. Are you in a lot of pain or just taking Tylenol is enough? I'm so glad you are on this side of recovery and will continue to pray for you to feel... Read more.

Jackie Lehman posted an update

5 years ago (August 29, 2020)

Well I made it through too!!!!The only complaint I have is that my phone would not work at all the whole time I was there so I could not communicate with anyone at all. I was in icu for 2 days because went into afib day after surgery. But I... Read more.

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Jackie Lehman

5 years ago (August 29, 2020)

Thank you all for giving me the courage to get this over with,

Jackie Lehman

5 years ago (August 29, 2020)

02 between 98 to 100 and heart rate 72 to 82 but I am on amiodarone 200mg two times a day for one week then down to one a week.. Dr. said probably need to be on for several months while heart adjusts, I am very grateful to nurses that... Read more.

Frank Giovanniello

5 years ago (August 29, 2020)

Fantastic news. Main thing now, listen to your body. Don't overdo it! Keep walking and stay well.

Darrin Vohs

5 years ago (August 29, 2020)

Congratulations! Those readings are pretty for good O2 and BPM at 4 days post surgery. Get plenty of rest and walk, walk, walk :)

Susan Lynn

5 years ago (August 30, 2020)

Jackie - Yay! Welcome to recovery! Glad you're home and doing well. As Darrin says - walk, rest, repeat. You'll be back to daily life before you know it! All the best! ❤

Marie Myers

5 years ago (August 30, 2020)

You did it ! Please be patient with yourself during recovery. Baby steps!

Jared Takeshita

5 years ago (August 30, 2020)

Glad to hear the good news, Jackie. Keep up the good work.

Pat Bluemel

5 years ago (August 30, 2020)

Good work Jackie. Glad you are home, sorry about the Afib, not fun but sounds like you have it controlled.

Peggie Perry

5 years ago (August 30, 2020)

Good job!

Anonymous

5 years ago (August 31, 2020)

Congratulations on your recovery. As Frank told me once, keep on walking. Continued recovery and God's blessings

Jackie Lehman posted an update

5 years ago (August 23, 2020)

Tomorrow is the day. I have incredible friends and family I truly feel blessed. Have to be there at 5 am. I have spent last 2 days feeling really good about my surgery, then wishing I did not have this problem and have to do this. I have gotten emotional... Read more.

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Darrin Vohs

5 years ago (August 24, 2020)

Best wishes Jackie. It is an emotional time but remember it will be over (to you) in the blink of an eye and you will be recovering and on to the rest of your life.

Ben Brooks

5 years ago (August 24, 2020)

Praying for you as you go through this. It looks like I won't be far behind, maybe 2-3 months out. Here's to a steady recovery!

Jared Takeshita

5 years ago (August 24, 2020)

Good luck, Jackie. I'll be praying for you. My surgery is on Friday, so I'm in the same boat. The waiting and anticipation is hard. Stay strong.

Marie Myers

5 years ago (August 24, 2020)

I found that the emotional roller coaster ride went on into the post op period. So don't be surprised if you feel emotions that are all over the place post-op. Like Darrrin said, the surgery will be over in the blink of an eye. The waiting is difficult for almost... Read more.

Susan Lynn

5 years ago (August 24, 2020)

Jackie - Wishing you all the best, today! You've got this! We'll be here awaiting your post-op good news! ❤

Darrin Vohs

5 years ago (August 24, 2020)

Maria is right on about the post op roller coaster. I had periods of strong emotions both sadness and euphoria for one to two weeks after the surgery.

Barbara Wood

5 years ago (August 24, 2020)

Very best wishes!