Fidel Martínez Ruiz I think that worrying for the post
surgery course is normal. I had discomfort for two months after my ... Read more
Fidel Martínez Ruiz I think that worrying for the post
surgery course is normal. I had discomfort for two months after my valve
replacement. Then I could practice light sports, walking briskly first 15
minutes and after increasing progressively. Anyway I began to walk 2 weeks
after surg. First slowly until I was able to walk briskly. Talking about pain,
it's interesting that it varies greatly from person to person. It has physical
and emotional components. Relaxation techniques can help somewhat. In my
opinion, three things that greatly influence the onset and course of illness
(heart disease and even cancer) are diet, physical exercise and emotional
stress. In my case, they have played an important role, and I've suffered from
both in the last 4 years. Ah! I forget other factor, ¡the age!!. All the best
for you all.
Well, it certainly isn’t a straight line is it? I’m just short of seven weeks post op,& it’s definitely not the ...Read more
This AVR recovery lark ….
Well, it certainly isn’t a straight line is it? I’m just short of seven weeks post op,& it’s definitely not the same each day. Some things improve, some things are new….The pain is different every day: it’s not really painful, more twinges and spasms, but they’re in different parts of my chest, shoulders, and upper arms. Some I can definitely describe as muscular, others I’m not sure,& some are general soreness. They come and go throughout the day, so I think it’s all part of the healing still?I’ve looked online for some idea of what’s still healing and repairing itself at this stage -unsuccessfully so far-mainly as I’m curious as to the stages. I know the sternum won’t be anywhere near fully recovered for another five weeks yet( as evidenced by a cough this afternoon!!!), but I would love to know what’s happening.The phenomenon of hearing( or feeling ) my heart beating very loudly ( mainly within my head if that makes sense?) still makes itself felt-mainly if I stop concentrating on other things… another question on my list for my cardiologist in ten days’ time., along with questions about blood pressure, statins and other meds. I had read somewhere that it’s a symptom of the replacement valve working properly and pumping the ‘right’ volume of blood, more than the stenotic one was , so it’s bound to be more prominent.Walking and doing stuff is definitely easier,& I haven’t been minded to nap through the daytime ( I did feel very tired around 3pm though🤷🏼♂️).It’s all new every day,& I think I’m just impatient to get to the magic 12 week marker….I am still incredibly grateful to be where I am though-just anxious to get going,& stop fretting about every little new thing that happens, or is worrying par for the course?
J Alexander Lassally Hi !! My take is there are a continuum of new sensations and experiences we have and it continues wel ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally Hi !! My take is there are a continuum of new sensations and experiences we have and it continues well beyond 12 weeks.... The medical community does a poor job of advising patients on this. The good news, is that you learn to "accept" new sensations and just chalk it up to being a surgery survivor if that makes sense!
Richard Munson I never knew there was a 12 week marker. Not sure if there is a marker at all. Differs from person to ... Read more
Richard Munson I never knew there was a 12 week marker. Not sure if there is a marker at all. Differs from person to person, surgery to surgery. Be patient.
Yumiko Ishida Recovery is definitely not a linear path. I am almost 14 months out and still find the sensation of m ... Read more
Yumiko Ishida Recovery is definitely not a linear path. I am almost 14 months out and still find the sensation of my strong heart beat to be strange after 40+ years of stenosis (in my case mitral valve), but am also told it’s a sign of a healthy heart. I think it’s normal to be anxious when things are in flux.
I'm currently on a waiting list for surgery ( valve and bypass). I've been in the 'moderate' range for a few years, but was slightly shocked to be told by the surgeon at my consultation last month that my stenosis was severe, & without intervention, my life expectancy would be 1-2 years. Still reeling from this news to be honest, as my only real symptoms are tiredness and occasional bouts of lightheadedness.
My operation will happen in the next two months, so everything is in place, but my question for the community is this: should I be concerned about increasing symptoms; will they get worse/ more frequent over the next few weeks, & are they caused by the stenosis or the artery disease? I will admit to be a bit worried-l'm 73,& otherwise well.
I’m also hyper alert to the slightest hint of any pain or twinges in and around my chest,& panic can set in when these happen in those dark hours around 4am when I wake. So far, I can convince myself that these are muscle related, especially when paracetamol and or ibuprofen do help.
I’m not sure what any pain from the stenosis or diseased arteries should feel like , as any I’m feeling comes and goes,& is mild..
I’ll be glad when I get the call: I’ve never thought of myself as anxious, but I guess this is the biggest challenge I’ve had to deal with, so who knows?
Thanks in advance for any and all help or comments
I am from: Leeds, United Kingdom
surgery course is normal. I had discomfort for two months after my ... Read more
surgery course is normal. I had discomfort for two months after my valve
replacement. Then I could practice light sports, walking briskly first 15
minutes and after increasing progressively. Anyway I began to walk 2 weeks
after surg. First slowly until I was able to walk briskly. Talking about pain,
it's interesting that it varies greatly from person to person. It has physical
and emotional components. Relaxation techniques can help somewhat. In my
opinion, three things that greatly influence the onset and course of illness
(heart disease and even cancer) are diet, physical exercise and emotional
stress. In my case, they have played an important role, and I've suffered from
both in the last 4 years. Ah! I forget other factor, ¡the age!!. All the best
for you all.