Home > Community > Patient News Feed > Kay Swain

Kay's Posts

Member Since: September 10, 2019

Send Kay a Guestbook

My Posts

Kay Swain posted an update

6 years ago (June 26, 2020)

Hey! The posts are so helpful for us pre and post OHS patients. Thanks you for this resource! I am a 70 yr old OHS recipient, one year out. 3 months after surgery I developed AFib and have been on Eliquis and Sotalol. I do not generally do well on... Read more.

Marie Myers

6 years ago (June 27, 2020)

I have seen several patients on this site having issues with beta blockers. Sometimes switching to a different one helps. Do you check your BP at home? The lightheaded and dizzy feeling might indicate your BP has been too low, so the reduction in dose may be the answer for... Read more.

Kay Swain

6 years ago (July 17, 2020)

Thank you Marie. I monitor my blood pressure closely, and have reduced one med to 1/4 of original. A little help. Being re-evaluated for other possible causations today, and hope that Gods healing hands enable my doctors to help guide me to more normal health. Appreciate you sommenting.

Kay Swain posted an update

7 years ago (September 10, 2019)

Hey! I'm a 70 year old former gym rat at 11 weeks post recovery for aortic valve replacement. I've been in cardiac rehab for 2 weeks, and pretty much feel better every day. What seemed "typical" for many at 8 weeks is comparable to how I feel now, and maybe... Read more.

👍 Shannon Gray reacted to this

Joy Vera

7 years ago (September 10, 2019)

Hi Kay & welcome. You are so right that our hearts tell us what we can or cannot do. Listen to it & it will guide you through your recovery & before long you'll be feeling yourself again. Take care.

Rose Madura

7 years ago (September 10, 2019)

Hi Kay. Sounds like you are doing very well, all things considered. It is a humbling experience, isn't it? I actually do not think that there is a "typical" answer for you. Everybody is so different and the best advice I can give is to listen to your body and... Read more.

Susan Lynn

7 years ago (September 11, 2019)

Kay - I agree with Joy and Rose, everyone's recovery is a little different. One day, you'll turn that corner and will need to remind yourself that you had heart surgery. It takes time, but better, more consistently good, days are ahead. Hang in there! ❤

Ron Weaver

7 years ago (September 11, 2019)

Sounds like you're doing well. Who was your surgeon?

Kay Swain

6 years ago (July 17, 2020)

I received my heart valve replacement by Dr Unai at the Cleveland Clinic. Returned today to be evaluated by an electrophysiologist to look into my arrhythmia. I will happily share any insights I receive, as , I believe they have seen it all here!

Upcoming Surgeries