Rob Sparling
Molly, keep bouncing, jabbing and dancing, Knock down any and all obstacles! Proud of you and your determination.
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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: October 11, 2018
Member Since: October 11, 2018
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Molly Ivers posted an update
7 years ago (February 22, 2019)
The other day I saw the ophthalmologist and what happened to my vision about 3 weeks ago is PVD - partial vitreous detachment. This is the best news I could have heard:) It can happen to anyone anytime, but happens when you are under stress, like healing from OHS. maybe???... Read more.
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Molly Ivers posted an update
7 years ago (February 4, 2019)
Hi Everyone, it's been too long since I last logged in. All in all my recovery has been amazing. Last week I graduated from cardiac rehab and had my 3 month cardiologist visit. On the weekend something disturbing happened that I think a lot of you can relate too...after several... Read more.
Congrats on rehab. Hope you get your vision issue resolved.
Congratulations on completing your cardiac rehab! You have been through a traumatic experience. Open heart surgery is a shock to the body, the heart, and the brain. If it is not a pathological reason, it may resolve itself. Keep us posted.
Molly.......I have had "ocular auras" (without the migraine) for about 9 years now. The actual episode lasts exactly 20 minutes and it is triggered by light or sensitivity to light (either sunlight or artificial light). You get visual zigzags or floaters or disturbances that effect your vision for about 20... Read more.
Keep me posted on what your specialist says!
Thanks for all your thoughts. This has really been bothering me. The episode was so weird and dream like. I have had the type of scintillation migraines John describes most of my life, but I do not ever remember having one like I experienced over the weekend. Crossing my fingers... Read more.
Good to hear from you, Molly. Glad you are getting into a groove such that logging in is less frequent. Me too, frankly. Keep listening to your body and stay curious. Push through it. Press on, just press on! Hopefully it will sort itself out or you have a discovery... Read more.
Molly, thanks for your posts. I too had the occular migraines without the pain,,,several times a year. Had my OHS 5 months ago, and suffer from the shooting stars every day. Maybe enhanced by the metoprolol?? Wishing you a continued healthy recovery!
Molly Ivers posted an update
7 years ago (December 27, 2018)
It saddens me that tomorrow will be my last cardiac rehab class. Each class costs about $200 and starting in January my deductible starts all over again so I will have to tell them that I won't be coming back. I have only had a handful of classes, but I... Read more.
Sorry to hear.
I know it's been rough with the added stress of finances on top of everything else. You might check with the rehab staff to see if anyone does any rehab work or personal training on the side. They could maybe periodically work with you on a plan. I found that... Read more.
I decided to keep up my own rehab. I bike for 15-20 minutes per day, and then do a brisk walk for another 15-20 minutes. Finding a fitness center can also provide an indoor venue if your weather is too cold. Our local LAFitness offers $25/ month special promotions, giving... Read more.
Hi Molly, I had a high copay too, though not as high as yours. I went to the traditional cardiac rehab with the ekg leads for 3 weeks, had no problems, then, with my docs approval, moved into a supervised cardio program at the same hospital with the same nurses.... Read more.
My insurance only covered $800 of $2805 for my first month of cardiac rehab. I just received the bill, and will have another one coming for my December rehab that I completed.
Thanks everyone! I told CR about the changes coming in January and they said they will try to keep me in at a reduced rate if possible. There were some bumps in the road early on such as not being able to start when I was supposed to because my... Read more.
So glad you have some options Molly. Best of luck!
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