Next month will make one year that I had an aortic value replacement, does anyone still experience chest pain from time to time? I go for an Echo on the 24th ...Read more
Next month will make one year that I had an aortic value replacement, does anyone still experience chest pain from time to time? I go for an Echo on the 24th of this month. I have been a little nervous, any advice please
Marita Ballas Thats normal Pamela, I had mitral valve replacement 10yrs ago something i experience chest pain from ... Read more
Marita Ballas Thats normal Pamela, I had mitral valve replacement 10yrs ago something i experience chest pain from time to time too. Godbless us
Steven A Husted yes i think that is normal i am over two years out and still have chest pain from time to time
Meredith Bray Yes! I started a new exercise program this week, and am coming up on my 3-year surgical anniversary. ... Read more
Meredith Bray Yes! I started a new exercise program this week, and am coming up on my 3-year surgical anniversary. I held a weight with both arms, straight out in front of me and lifted it over my head and head said, "Yep, that's where I had surgery!" It takes the nerves a LONG time to heal!
-Meredith
Pamela Neely Thank you everyone I was becoming concern so I came to the experts. My Echo is coming up on the 24t ... Read more
Pamela Neely Thank you everyone I was becoming concern so I came to the experts. My Echo is coming up on the 24th.
On 2/12/16 my entire life changed, I had my aortic value replaced. I've known for years that I would have to get this surgery and the day came. I would never ...Read more
On 2/12/16 my entire life changed, I had my aortic value replaced. I've known for years that I would have to get this surgery and the day came. I would never have gotten through any of this if it had not been for the member of this site. I read everything you guys wrote, I saw the pictures that everyone took showing the scar, I kept saying these are some awesome people, they're not afraid so why should I?? So here I am almost one year later and I am bless to be alive. Thank you for the courage each and everyone of you constantly display.
Rita Savelis Nice post Pamela, and congrats one year later!
(P.S. I also still feel occasional chest pain, and so ... Read more
Rita Savelis Nice post Pamela, and congrats one year later!
(P.S. I also still feel occasional chest pain, and something in my sternum almost 2 years later. It's normal. Take care.)
Lilly Black Well, I wouldn't say I am not afraid, Pam. But it definitely feels more encouraging to me when I see ... Read more
Lilly Black Well, I wouldn't say I am not afraid, Pam. But it definitely feels more encouraging to me when I see others share their experience and their scar. I am no longer shy to show my scar. I work 100% remote, so I have become accustomed to not covering my scar. I have accepted my situation and want to share my experience to help others. Glad to hear you are doing well after almost a year post surgery....good luck! :)
Ron Broadhead Congratulations Pamela. That's a big milestone. I just had my second anniversary of my AVR. And yes, ... Read more
Ron Broadhead Congratulations Pamela. That's a big milestone. I just had my second anniversary of my AVR. And yes, the anniversary reminds us that its wonderful to be alive.
Pamela Neely You guys got me crying we are so blessed to be alive. I have no complaints and it feels so good talk ... Read more
Pamela Neely You guys got me crying we are so blessed to be alive. I have no complaints and it feels so good talking to people who have gone through the same. Thank you so much for all the comments.
Lilly Black Yes it. I agree Pamela....it's a crucial part of the healing process.
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-Meredith