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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: October 30, 2018

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Pam Dillard posted an update

7 years ago (November 15, 2018)

yesterday was 6 weeks since my surgery; how time flies! I'm feeling really good. Still have shortness of breath but it's getting better all the time. Still have some pain in my left collar bone area but again it's not too bad. Doctor says I'm doing great and in two... Read more.

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MARIE PICUN

7 years ago (November 15, 2018)

Glad to hear you are doing well in your recovery. It takes time to recover.

Susan Lynn

7 years ago (November 15, 2018)

Pam - Time really does fly after surgery. Sounds like you're doing well! Congratulations on your 6 week anniversary! ❤

Anonymous

7 years ago (November 15, 2018)

Congrats to you Pam! Best wishes for a complete and full recovery.

Pam Dillard posted an update

7 years ago (November 3, 2018)

I want to thank each of you who have posted to my pulse issue below! It was very reassuring to me to read that apparently what I'm experiencing is totally normal! I'm currently not on a beta-blocker but will ask my doctor at my next appointment. I think it really... Read more.

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Pam Dillard posted an update

7 years ago (November 2, 2018)

I have a question for this group, my aortic valve replacement was on October 3 I'm doing great blood pressure is under control totally now but my pulse is still way too fast it always hovers between 90 and 100 I have an appointment to see my cardiologist week afternext... Read more.

Chris Purvis

7 years ago (November 2, 2018)

Being short of breath is common for a while as you build back stamina and lung capacity. Are you on a beta blocker?

Meredith Bray

7 years ago (November 2, 2018)

My pulse took about 6 weeks to come out of the 90-100 range. At 4-5 weeks post-op, I was still taking lots of naps and just starting cardiac rehab. I was ready for a break after unloading the dishwasher or starting a load of laundry.

Rita Savelis

7 years ago (November 2, 2018)

That sounds quite normal. I got out of breath a lot for months after OHS and my pulse was quite fast. Some patients are put on betablockers to slow the pulse.

Timothy Morris

7 years ago (November 2, 2018)

I have the same problem blood pressure is great but pulse rate is high and I am four months post op. My cardiologist switched me from metoprolol to bystolic which lowered it from the mid 80's to the mid 70's still higher than before the surgery. But everything is going... Read more.

Pam Dillard

7 years ago (November 3, 2018)

Timothy; I am taking Metoprolol also so I will differently talk to my cardiologist about this. Thanks!

Susan Lynn

7 years ago (November 3, 2018)

Pam - I found bending over to be difficult for quite awhile. My pulse also came down over time. It takes awhile for your heart to get used to the increased blood flow. You'll improve with time. Take care.

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