Hi everyone hope everyone is healthy and safe.
I have a question am I more at risk of Coronavirus with my mechanical valves and bypass, any comments gratefully accepted after recovery from ohs 1 repair 2 valves replacement with mechanical and bypass which was big surgery, I am anxious of getting virus as I am worried I may not be able to fight it .
Any thoughts at all
Marie Myers I believe the current thinking is that we (heart valve patients ) are not at higher risk of acquiring the virus unless we have underlying conditions like immune ... Read more
Marie Myers I believe the current thinking is that we (heart valve patients ) are not at higher risk of acquiring the virus unless we have underlying conditions like immune system conditions. I am not panicking, but I am seriously trying to avoid the virus by staying at home, eating a healthy diet, and exercising daily.
Marie Myers If you type in Covid 19 information on this website’s search box, you will find several videos and articles.
Harris Chrysanthou After asking my cardiologist the same question, his reply was that we (mechanical valve patients) are not considered high risk patients but there might be some ... Read more
Harris Chrysanthou After asking my cardiologist the same question, his reply was that we (mechanical valve patients) are not considered high risk patients but there might be some sort of complications due to the fact that our INR is really high
Happy Anniversary
Journal posted on January 15, 2019
Today is 1 year since my two mechanical valves were put in and other two repaired and bypass.
What a journey I have been on like you all , I am so happy to be here now not 1 year ago when I was so scared but thanks to all of you who gave me comfort and tips , I got through it all.
I wished my valves happy birthday this morning maybe I have lost the plot but I think most of you will understand . Love and good wishes to all .
Rita Savelis Happy Anniv to another two mechanical valver! I'll soon be at 4 years.
Marjorie Murphy Congratulations. Glad to hear from those who have had multiple valve issues. I sometime freak out when I think about my two new tissue valves. Did any of you have A-fib afterward?!
Susan Lynn Lyn - Happy Anniversary!!! Wishing you wonderful decades of adventures with your new valves!
Debbie Moriarty Happy everything to you and your valves!! Much to celebrate!
Hi to everyone went to my cardiologist yesterday to get results of all my tests and he gave me great news every thing was great and blood pressure perfect couldn’t fault me and doesn’t want to see me for twelve months, so after my aortic and mitral valves replaced with mechanical and tricuspid repair and bypass, I am all good who would of thought on warfin for rest of life .I wish everyone a happy day stay strong I know how terrified I was before surgery then from reading posts and information from this site I came accept and understand more I didn’t feel such a little fish in a big sea even here in Australia I felt supported so Thank you one and all especially Adam for creating site .
Lyn Hubber Thank you guys I wish everyone the best ❤️
Back in Rhythm
Journal posted on May 23, 2018
Hi finally had my heart back in rhythm today in hospital, it took the three try’s allowed but I am back to normal so happy I feel I can move forward now being tired and still a bit breathless will be gone , fingers crossed it stays in .
Anna Jones Wonderful news. Sending prayers that your heart stays in normal rhythm.
Jim Harvey three little words every heart surgery patient wants to hear... normal sinus rhythm... Congrats!
Lyn Hubber You are absolutely right Jim best words I heard thank you to all as we continue on our journey.
Air travel
Journal posted on May 16, 2018
Hi hope everyone is getting better every day ,
I have a question with two mechanical valves and
On warfin someone said today I would need injection before flying? Is this right as I have booked special holiday as a thank you to my wonderful husband who was my carer any one help or do I need to go to doctor again 😱.
Rita Savelis I have never heard that.
I've flown many times since OHS with 2 mechanical valves and have never had an injection..??
Travel is one of the situations that can ... Read more
Rita Savelis I have never heard that.
I've flown many times since OHS with 2 mechanical valves and have never had an injection..??
Travel is one of the situations that can play with your INR, but just test before you leave and when you come back and you should be fine.
Willie Radl I have the ON-X and never heard of that either. I was told there would be no issues with air travel.
Lyn Hubber Just a follow up I have had our holiday flying with no problems Thank you to all.
Three months on
Journal posted on April 23, 2018
Any one help three months since surgery two valves replaced with mechanical and one repaired and bypass big surgery I am recovering well waiting to have shock to get heart back in rhythm what is giving me most grief is throat not sore at all but constantly clearing it if I breathe in to hard something catches and feels like it covers my throat and I almost lose my voice can’t talk much at all I know something must of happened from tube that was down for 24 hours please has had this and is there anything I can do it is getting me down .
Rose Madura Hi Lynn. I'm sorry you are still having problems. Have you talked to your family doctor about this? Mine was that was but for only about a week. Maybe there ... Read more
Rose Madura Hi Lynn. I'm sorry you are still having problems. Have you talked to your family doctor about this? Mine was that was but for only about a week. Maybe there us something the doctors can prescribe to help relieve the discomfort.
Bonnie Stone-Hope Certainly call your surgeon's office to advise him/her of this issue. Might just be that it will take much more time, but at least you will know.
Barbara Wood Hi Lyn, I had a kind of scratchy feeling in the back of my throat that would make me cough for months after my surgery. It just gradually tapered off til it ... Read more
Barbara Wood Hi Lyn, I had a kind of scratchy feeling in the back of my throat that would make me cough for months after my surgery. It just gradually tapered off til it was gone, but it lasted a long time. I never asked about it, but I do think it would be a good question for your doc. Take care, hope you feel better soon!
Lyn Hubber Thank you all I have mentioned it to GP she said to wait to after cardiac conversion as I might need camera down throat to check thanks everyone .
Update posted on...
March 6, 2018
Hi 7 weeks on now from my aortic and miatral valves replaced with mechanical third valve repaired had bypass as well they have said beause it was such big surgery it will take six months to fully recover any one think it might be less ,also want to know if any one has like frog in throat I had it before surgery constantly clearing throat then sunday when I did it it was like glass sticking in throat on right side doesn't hurt to swallow only if I try to clear my throat I am on warfin sorry for rambling on here in Australia but hoping some one has experienced some thing similiar.
Rose Madura Hi Lyn, I would think it will take every bit of six months. I had scratch throat for a while but it cleared up. I'd definitely call your doctor about the pain you are having. Keep us posted.
Lyn Hubber Thank you Rose I will mention at my check up with cardiolgist.
Update posted on...
January 10, 2018
Hi scheduled for 3 valve replacment surgery 15 January terrified now having bypass as well in 7 hours whose counting .
Carmel Power Hi Lyn. I’m also from Victoria, Australia. Am waiting to have mitral valve issue sorted. All the best on 15 Jan.
Lyn Hubber Thank you go in to hospital tomorrow ready for Monday morning feel like I am going to the gallows
Carmel Power The whole lead up to the surgery very unsettling to say the least! I am having an angiogram on 22 Jan, then discussing a possible date with my surgeon who is ... Read more
Carmel Power The whole lead up to the surgery very unsettling to say the least! I am having an angiogram on 22 Jan, then discussing a possible date with my surgeon who is based at the Epworth. Let me know how you feel in a few weeks time. Again all the best.
Lyn Hubber In hospital for 3 valve replaced the surgeon has just told me he is going to do artery bypass as well hope it goes well to late now
Lyn Hubber I survived been home eight days now sure would like to be able to get in to bed sleeping in a chair not ideal Good luck Carmel all will be well .
Carmel Power Glad you are going well Lyn! I am having my operation on 16 Feb, electing to have my mitral valve repaired (95% chance) sooner than later. Haven’t thought ... Read more
Carmel Power Glad you are going well Lyn! I am having my operation on 16 Feb, electing to have my mitral valve repaired (95% chance) sooner than later. Haven’t thought about sleeping in a chair! Just need to get through the surgery!
Carmel Power How are you feeling Lyn? Do you feel better after your operation or is it too soon to tell? I know that feeling of the gallows! Haha. Gotta laugh though!
Lyn Hubber Hi Carmel 5 weeks on and surgeon happy with my progress as he said very big operation 8 hours trying to adjust to taking poison warfin every day so if you can ... Read more
Lyn Hubber Hi Carmel 5 weeks on and surgeon happy with my progress as he said very big operation 8 hours trying to adjust to taking poison warfin every day so if you can have yours repaired that is great .I am slowly get around but saying that because I was so bad before surgery I had not been able to do any thing just sit so over a couple of months and then surgery I need to build up my muscles hope you are going well.
Carmel Power Good to hear from you Lyn! I have had an interesting journey. Lucky enough to have my mitral valve repaired but I struggled with low blood pressure ( 4 days ... Read more
Carmel Power Good to hear from you Lyn! I have had an interesting journey. Lucky enough to have my mitral valve repaired but I struggled with low blood pressure ( 4 days in ICU) , afib, reinflating my right lung and a “micro bleed” in my brain. Luckily, no side effects from the last! I am now on the mend. Did two flights of stairs yesterday and about to head off for a walk now. All positive. Hope you manage the warfarin and stay well. C
I am from: victoria, Australia
April 1, 2020
I have a question am I more at risk of Coronavirus with my mechanical valves and bypass, any comments gratefully accepted after recovery from ohs 1 repair 2 valves replacement with mechanical and bypass which was big surgery, I am anxious of getting virus as I am worried I may not be able to fight it .
Any thoughts at all