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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: March 28, 2018

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Steve Godbey posted an update

5 years ago (April 27, 2021)

It has been a long time since logging in. After my aorta replacement in April 2018, I developed atrial flutter and had an ablation in February 2019. All went well for the next few years then on March 8, 2021 I returned to Cedars and Dr. Shehata to have a... Read more.

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Anonymous

Good job Steve, paying it forward. Hope your employee is doing well. So glad you are feeling much better and ready to go and play some golf. God bless you

Steve Godbey posted an update

7 years ago (February 19, 2019)

I had my aorta replaced on April 12, 2018 by Dr. Esmailian at Cedars, everything went very well and I was out of the hospital in three and one half days. I developed atrial flutter a couple of months ago and went back to my cardiologist Dr Geft at Cedars,... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Steve - I was on a very small dose of metoprolol and it made me dizzy. I especially noticed it when I got up from a reclined position quickly. I initially didn't think it was the drug, but I didn't have the issue after I stopped taking it. Good luck.... Read more.

Steve Godbey

Susan, thank you!

Peter Matthews

Hello Steve, I am on two metoprolol a day and Yes it can catch you out sometimes anytime of the day. I become dizzy often, but it only lasts a few seconds or so.

John Lant

I have been taken Metoprolol 100mg Extended Release since my AVR in June. Yes it can make you feel light headed at times for a few seconds and then it passes.. Maybe your cardiologist can change your meds if you tell him about your symptoms.

Barbara Wood

Yes! My dose was 12.5 mg/day & it would make me dizzy...I found staying hydrated & drinking Gatorade really helped...best wishes on the ablation!

Steve Godbey posted an update

7 years ago (September 20, 2018)

23 weeks today, I am so thankful to Adam for his book and this website. I have not signed in for a couple of months now, I have been busy traveling, working and enjoying my family.

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