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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

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Ray Farmer posted an update

8 years ago (June 17, 2018)

Just reached 18th month anniversary of aortic valve replacement had some issues, e.g getting out of breath after 10 minutes of brisk walking and feeling disconnected with the world. In the mean time moved to London and underwent an ECG+echo-cardiogram whilst under stress - (stress test - aptly named) at... Read more.

Judy Shaw

8 years ago (June 17, 2018)

Sorry to hear this Ray. Praying you get answers as to what is going on.

Marie Myers

8 years ago (June 17, 2018)

Hope you get an answer soon. Best wishes for a good outcome, also.

Rose Madura

8 years ago (June 17, 2018)

Sorry to hear you are having difficulties. Please keep us posted.

Mark Wilbur

8 years ago (June 17, 2018)

I'm sorry to learn that you're having these problems, Ray. I hope you will have an explanation soon and that further surgery will not be the answer.

Susan Lynn

8 years ago (June 18, 2018)

We'll be praying for you. Stay positive . We'll look forward to the updates after your appointment. If you made it through the stress test, you're probably in better shape than you think! If it's like the US, that incline is pretty steep and the speed gets progressively faster. Ten... Read more.

Ray Farmer

8 years ago (July 12, 2018)

Thank you for your kind words and prayers, much needed. After review with cardiologist they diagnosed a Prosthesis‐patient mismatch the - wrong size valve for me and now face a repeat operation to correct - great!

Mark Wilbur

8 years ago (July 12, 2018)

Very sorry to hear that you will have surgery again so soon. It makes me wonder how such a mistake could have happened. Keep us informed as this "re-do" is "re-done." Hope that everything goes better for you this time, Ray.

Marie Myers

8 years ago (July 13, 2018)

What size valve did they use? That information should be on a card that they gave you after surgery. I am so sorry that you may have to undergo another surgery.

Ray Farmer posted an update

9 years ago (June 5, 2017)

6 months since AV surgery , (can't believe where the time has gone) all well except one thing - in the last month, occasionally I have got breathless after light exercise even after resting this stays for a couple of hours but disappears after a good nights sleep. I have... Read more.

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Maggi Turner

9 years ago (June 5, 2017)

Ray - I'm just a month behind you with the same surgery and I also get breathless, but it doesn't stay with me. I went back for an echo last week and was told don't underestimate what you have had done - it can take 12/18 months for the body... Read more.

Rita Savelis

9 years ago (June 5, 2017)

I still get breathless on stairs and during dance class (2 years later) but I'm told everything is fine, though, so I carry on. It took at least 6 months or more for me to get over major tiredness You guys are doing great. Take care.

Ben Hyman

9 years ago (June 9, 2017)

My stamina is no where near what it was before surgery. I was doung Kettlebell 3 X weekly. I started playing Table Tennis to help with my recovery and it kicks my butt. I'm out of breath after about 45 minutes

Ray Farmer

9 years ago (June 12, 2017)

Have spoken with cardio nurse who says its not unusual and probably decrease over time and everyone is different, the key thing is to watch out for anything unusual for you. Ben sorry to hear about your stroke but it sounds as if you got it dealt with in time,... Read more.

Lilly Black

8 years ago (February 17, 2018)

Ray, even after 3 yrs I feel breathless when I do more strenuous exercise, i.e., turning up the resistance on my stationary bike, and carrying heavy items. I don't do weights for that reason, I do better with brisk walking, swimming, dancing so I stick with the aerobic workouts vs... Read more.

Ray Farmer posted an update

9 years ago (March 20, 2017)

3 Months & 1 Week after op and can at last say I am feeling much better. Have to say the first couple of months were quite tough a lot of pain and pills some of which is down to problems during the op. Has been a case of 2... Read more.

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Sue Sanchez Grela

9 years ago (March 20, 2017)

You have been through so much Ray and I am happy your cardiac rehab is going well for you ❤

Maggi Turner

9 years ago (March 21, 2017)

Good to hear from you Ray that you are doing ok. I'm a month behind you, but making progress although I keep thinking I am slow. Nit feeling quite so tired these days. Down to two pills also

Ray Farmer

9 years ago (March 24, 2017)

Thank you, this part was not as plain sailing as I hoped. Desperate to get back to work but being told I need to wait a bit longer.

Cathleen Weed

9 years ago (March 25, 2017)

Yay! Upward and Onward :)))) !

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