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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

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Michelle Maring posted an update
11 years ago (February 17, 2015)
Hi everyone... Just a quick note to tell you I am still praying for each and everyone of you. I was wondering if anyone who had AVR with a mechanical valve can hear it in your neck and ears 24/7? In one way it's a relief hearing the beat but... Read more.
David Augustus
11 years ago (February 17, 2015)
Yes, in my neck especially when I swallow hard. My surgeon said its like living next to the railroad tracks-eventually you get use to it. Also, gotta have a fan to sleep.
Suzanne Hunter
11 years ago (February 18, 2015)
Me too hear it always but I find it comforting to know that it is keeping me alive and well. A small price today for something so valuable.
Curtis Jones
11 years ago (February 18, 2015)
Been living with my first for 25years. It freaked me out for the first 6 months or so. You won't even notice it soon. Of course when you get on a quiet elevator with a brief case people tend to step back a bit, lol
Michelle Maring
11 years ago (February 18, 2015)
Lol I bet so Curtis. That's too funny Thanks everybody. I hope I get use to the thump thump thump
Michelle Maring posted an update
11 years ago (January 27, 2015)
Still some soreness and some out of breath issues using stairs, but everyone says my color and even my voice sound better . I have been a little grumpy for some reason that I can't explain but I do realize that heart surgery affects a lot more than just the... Read more.
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Suzanne Hunter
11 years ago (January 27, 2015)
You are experiencing all things similar to me. I am now 6 months post op. Still trying to get warfarin levels right. I go back to work as teacher for this new term but only part time. Still get a little weary but it's cause I try to do too... Read more.
Tammy Pilcher
11 years ago (January 27, 2015)
Michelle, I think you may need to rest still during the day. I'm almost 3 months post op and still feel the need to rest during the day. Our bodies will tell us what we need. Best wishes!
Elaine Foster
11 years ago (January 27, 2015)
I am almost 8 weeks post op from AVR. Doing very well. Just mopped my kitchen. Yes, I was still getting tired in the evening. I have started cardiac rehab and am doing well, but still go to bed about 9:30 pm. No more naps during the day. As far... Read more.
Daryl McCallum
11 years ago (January 27, 2015)
Listen to Tammy....let your body tell you what it needs. As far as the grumpiness, I too experienced that but it was short lived. Relax and let the body heal.
Cristen Marzula
11 years ago (January 27, 2015)
Hi Michelle! This Thursday will officially mark 6 weeks post-op for me as well. I still have quite a bit of tenderness in my sternum and pain throughout my chest muscles. Per the advise of my surgeon, I've really taken this recovery quite slow. I'm looking forward to my follow-up... Read more.
Michelle Maring posted an update
11 years ago (January 19, 2015)
Well it's been 5 weeks since my AVR surgery. I can say that my shoulder pain has mostly subsided. I hear my heartbeat in my ears about 90% of the time which is in some ways comforting but in other ways annoying. I finally got to take a tub bath... Read more.
Jim Gleason
11 years ago (January 19, 2015)
Thanks for sharing. Getting AVR on Wednesday. This helps me imagine what to expect post op.
Jim Kelly-Evans
11 years ago (January 19, 2015)
Wishing you a continued smooth recovery!

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