Nathan's Journal

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Shannon Gray  I had tachycardia something fierce after surgery... It certainly worries me, but nurses and Dr.s said it was very normal to have happen. As long as you are being checked for fluid build up around heart, you are letting dr.s know, it will hopefully subside after a while. Best of luck!

Rita Savelis  Alas, this is very normal, a "side effect" and why many/most are on some sort of betablocker. I went off betablockers after a year and still have a very fast heart beat which I have learned to live with. Sort of.
Take care Nathan.

Darlene Smith  I had a resting heart rate of 85-95 after OHS with a prior resting HR of mid 60s. I understand this is normal. After about two weeks post op, my surgeon also doubled my metoprolol, it came right down. Now its mid 60s to mid 70s. I take 25 mg twice a day.

Ellen Leng  At 25 mg metoprolol twice daily, I'm in the 50s and 60s at 7 weeks out. I have not experienced the tachycardia that others have, but am pretty blocked to avoid further afib

Nancy Lewis  I agree, my heart rate has concerned me, but not my doctor. Mine has been in the 90's, but I am comfortable and I too take metoprolol

Roseline Rosario  There's pills for pain. Good going start walking asap. I'm 19 days post op and walk 90 min not fast but on a 1.5 incline...it's paying off.

Ellen Leng  You will feel better after the chest tunes are out. Roseline is right, getting up after that will feel good. Keep up the boring recovery, it's what we all wish for :)!!

Lila Richards  Welcome to the other side! It just gets better from here! Just do exactly what they tell you and you'll be out of there in no time! 😊

Steven A Husted  best wishes for a smooth recovery one day at a time it gets better each day slow and easy time is a great healer give your body time to heal

Liz Burroughs  Best wishes for a complete recovery!! There's something to be said for being a boring patient!! Take care...our prayers are with you.

Phyllis Petersen  Those chest tubes were really uncomfortable and you'll feel so much relief now that they're removed. Glad to hearing you're coming along so well. Keep up the good work! Praying for a speedy and complete recovery.

Joshua Trimberger  I went through the same issue when i had my surgery. They did the heart cath and couldn't make an accurate determination of aorta size so did the CTA with dye to get a better look. Turns out I was ok but they told me when it was a possibility that really the only difference was it would add 2-4 more hours onto the surgery but all the outcomes and recovery things would stay the same as we had discussed for just the aortic valve.

Amy Steele  First, welcome Nathan! I too was diagnosed with at bicuspid aortic valve at a very young age. I've been seeing cardiologists all my life and last year it was determined that my valve is to the point it needs replacement. My aorta wasn't even on my radar either until my surgeon ordered the CTA to check my aorta. I also need the aortic root replaced and part of the ascending aorta. From what I've gathered it's not uncommon at all for the aorta to be compromised with a defective aortic valve. I will be having my valve and aortic root replaced and have the aorta repaired tomorrow morning. Yes, the surgery is riskier, but I'd rather take care of the aortic aneurism at the same time than to have a ticking time bomb in my chest that they may have to repair later. Something to discuss with your surgeon... I hope that everything goes well for you.

Nathan Howard  Thank you so much for you're answers. Amy you are in my prayers tonight. Look forward to seeing you posting here in a few days..

Corey Sines  Pretty common diagnosis that goes along with the AV Replacement, as everyone said just adds time to the procedure and a little more risk, but not much overall, at least you can take comfort that it has been resolved, one less worry after surgery.

Ruth Valenzuela  I also had my biscuspid aortic valve and part of my aorta root replaced during my surgery last year. I didn't learn of my aorta root needing replaced until my cardiologist performed an angiogram on me 2 weeks prior to surgery. It has a bit of a shocker but overall all it added a few hours to my time in surgery and I had a very successful surgery with only a little afib afterwards. You will do fine but yes, having some fear about it all is so normal but you will find afterwards that it's not as bad as you think. I was also 63 years old at the time of surgery!

Rose Hill  my heart had enlarged to the point that my mitral and aortic valves didn't even close anymore I also knew for years that I would have to have this procedure done and it was best thing in my life I feel nothing but better now mine was done April 2016

Atul Vij  Welcome Nathan!!! Like you i am 35yrs old and was diagnosed with at bicuspid aortic valve at a young age and have been diagnosed with an aortic stenosis in Aug. Met few surgeons and have finally made up my mind to get a Ross Procedure. Even though my aorta is enlarged I was told by my surgeon that he will take a look at it during the procedure and if required will replace it.
All the Best