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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Pulmonary Regurgitation

Member Since: April 28, 2015

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Jackie Owens posted an update

8 years ago (September 9, 2017)

Well...2 years ago at this very moment I was being prepped at UCLA for open heart surgery number 4! Looking back on it...if I had to do it again, I would. Recovery was not all that bad and it's worth now being able to participate in life! So, to celebrate... Read more.

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Steve Farthing

8 years ago (September 9, 2017)

You'll breathe smoke free air there. Maybe run up the Filbert Steps?

Jackie Owens

8 years ago (September 9, 2017)

Smoke free air is my objective. :). I may not be running until this bronchitis clears up. :)

Rita Savelis

8 years ago (September 10, 2017)

Have a great vacation Jackie, and happy anniversary. 2015 is behind us!

Jackie Owens posted an update

8 years ago (September 1, 2017)

I have not posted on here in some time and as I was sitting here, I realized September 9th will be two years since surgery. I'm doing great...I'm not on any heart meds, I'm running, hiking, playing sports, etc...however, I do have one question for the community. Does anyone who... Read more.

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Steve Farthing

8 years ago (September 1, 2017)

Different docs have different opinions. I am currently wearing a heart monitor for 30 days because my cardiologist thinks I may have afib and not be aware of it since I had afib for 48 hours after surgery 8 weeks ago. So in his mind, not having symptoms does not... Read more.

Michael Bronshteyn

8 years ago (September 1, 2017)

I have been about 1.5 years after surgery. I do have occasional anxiety attacks. Once my heart rate got up to 120. I don't take meds at this point. My cardiologist told me that it was fine. Occasionally I have a PAC ( skipped beat ) but he also told... Read more.

Jackie Owens

8 years ago (September 1, 2017)

I don't drink any caffeine. I was told they are PAC's and not to worry. It's just unnerving when you have a stingy heart. :). My heart rate is very low (resting is low 50's). I am off all of the Metoprolol, beta blockers etc as they were dropping my... Read more.

Rita Savelis

8 years ago (September 3, 2017)

Hi Jackie. Nice to hear from you. I'm more than 2 years out and I occasionally get heart flutters. I no longer take beta blockers, and my resting heart rate is pretty fast, but doctor says it's okay.... It's hard because one is so aware of one's heart after OHS.... Read more.

Ellen Leng

8 years ago (September 3, 2017)

Jackie, you should push your doctor (Cardiologist, not your primary) to put you on a monitor for at least 2 weeks and 30 days seems to be the best in order to see if you are having afib. Afib can be dangerous and is often not detected. The danger is... Read more.

Jackie Owens

8 years ago (September 9, 2017)

I do take 81mg Aspirin and will forever. I saw my local Cardiologist again and it seems that I have Bronchitis...brought on by the smoke from all the fires. I'm on a non steroid inhaler and a allergy med without a decongestant and the flutters have stopped. My EKG was... Read more.

Jackie Owens posted an update

9 years ago (January 6, 2017)

Hi there! It's been a while since I've posted on here. I'm a year and a half post op and doing fantastic! Off my Motoprolol completely, working out, running, etc. I do have a question for my fellow heart friends. My scar or just to the right of my scar... Read more.