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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 1, 2016

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7 years ago (October 26, 2018)

Bonjour! I just want to let those know - who had a pacemaker implanted after heart surgery and wondered what happened - that you might find some answers you're looking for, thanks to Adam! After hearing a few days after OHS that I would most probably need a pacemaker, I... Read more.

Ask Adam Anything: Dr. Steven Bolling on Facebook LIVE (2018)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcGfFzp3qTM

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - See the Facebook LIVE with Dr. Steven Bolling, Professor of Cardiac Surgery and Director of the Mitral Valve Program at...

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Adam Pick

Hi Jeanette! No need to thank me! THANK YOU for providing the opportunity to be of service during this difficult time in your life!!! It is a gift, an honor and a privilege to be part of this extraordinary group of people. Keep on tickin!!!

Jeannette McLaughlin

Ah! that's so sweet of you, Adam. How's Bodie?!

Rob Sparling

I was three weeks post-op when Adam posted them and I thought "nah, no need now." But I watched all three anyway! Great videos and super informative! They are "must view" for anybody new to the community.👍

Robert Osmachenko

Thanks for sharing that video. I have a two wire pacer (w/o) a defibrillator. I heard Dr. Bolling's answer but my surgeon said that they may have scraped out too much tissue which in turn affected the nerve pathway. Keep on ticking!

Rita Savelis

Thanks for your post. I was also shocked to get a pacemaker (17 days after OHS). For the first 17 days after OHS I remained on an outside pacemaker since my heart never regained its rhythm. This can happen (mabye 3% of the time) as the electrical lines in the... Read more.

Jeannette McLaughlin

Bonjour! Rita - I read some of your posts recently and can relate sooooo much to what you're saying. Your lengthy hospital stay, two valve replacements and the other health issue you're dealing with have not broken your spirit, despite the lows of dealing with all this. Bravo! I was... Read more.

Rita Savelis

I remember googling pacemakers on internet to try to find some photos to see if others had such an unsightly bulge! I really couldn't find any photos. That was weird. When i posted mine i got responses like "oh, is that what one looks like?". Thank you for sharing Jeannette... Read more.

Jeannette McLaughlin

Hello! again, Rita. It sure takes a while to get used to having a pacemaker, especially if you have a bulge (I found a way to put on deodorant without hitting it!) I asked a couple of people to show me what their pacemaker incision looked like — not only... Read more.