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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: June 22, 2018

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Timothy Morris posted an update

7 years ago (July 13, 2018)

Question, How long did need to be on Metoprolol after valve surgery?

Nancy Surprenant Takahashi

I was on it before and after, I had my surgery on 4/10 and I'm still on it but I went into afib after surgery. I think it might depend.

Anna Jones

I had 1 metoprolol in the hospital when my heart rate increased too high after a walk. I am now on the lowest dosage of Carvedilol on an as needed basis. I find it lowers my blood pressure too much and does not decrease my heart rate at all, so... Read more.

Steve Farthing

About 3 days immediately after MV repair.

Toni Z

I'm still on it 1/2 in the morning and night since my surgery in January

Jennifer John

On Metoprolol for about 2 weeks after surgery, then at my one month folo-up visit, I was switched to Toprol XL and for 6 months only, a milder diuretic, Aldactazide.

Rita Savelis

I stayed on it for a year with doses being reduced gradually. I asked to stop and was so happy to stop!! That said, my heart beat remains fast and I live with that. Since I am on anticoagulants, it's okay to have a faster heartbeat. Some patients are not... Read more.

Marie Myers

I have stayed on 12.5 mg twice a day since my surgery 16 months ago.

Timothy Morris

Thanks so much for the feedback.

Timothy Morris posted an update

7 years ago (July 9, 2018)

So glad that is behind me. It really is the period between finding out you need open heart surgery and the actual surgery that is the worst part of it. Not saying in any way that there are not struggles afterward but you are recovering and the goal is to... Read more.

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Mark Wilbur

Happy to hear another positive story, Timothy. Thanks for your comment about the breathing tube. I'm sure you're very glad to be home and continuing to have an "uneventful" recovery. Keep it going!

Kelly Stoll

Congrats and welcome home. :)

John Lant

Glad to hear the worst part is over and now your recovery is beginning. I am 2 weeks post surgery and thank god I feel better each & every day. Keep up with the walking & breathing exercises and you will be back to normal soon.

LINDA ROBERTS

So glad you have the surgery behind you and you are now in the recovery phase. What valve- brand name-did you receive?

Timothy Morris

Pericardial tissue valve Model 3300TFX Edwards Lifesciences

Timothy Morris posted an update

7 years ago (July 2, 2018)

How in the world is anyone able to sleep the night before open heart surgery. I am trying to figure that out. I need to be at the hospital tomorrow at 5 am for morning surgery.

Susan Lynn

Thinking of you, Timothy. You're probably not going to sleep tonight, but you'll get a fabulous nap, tomorrow. It will seem that quick! You'll also sleep most of the remainder of the day waking up periodically to eat the World's Greatest ice chips! You'll be fine! Looking forward to your... Read more.

Steven Methot

I don't have the experience of OHS (yet), but I've been sleepless the night before surgery. Don't let the lack of sleep stress you. Quiet music, looking at photo albums, even a sit on the porch or the front step. As Susan said, you'll sleep soon enough! Pulling for you.... Read more.

Marianne Charters

I spent the evening before watching silly movies with my oldest son who had come to stay with us through surgery. We had some wine and talked about fun memories. I slept a bit, but you'll have plenty of catch up snoozes soon!

Chris Purvis

It wasn't easy but I managed 5 hours that was about all I could give. Tomorrow you should have a different mindset and be more at peace with everything.

Helen Daw

I didn't sleep at all the night before. I was terrified. Just hang in there and you will be on the recovery side before you know it. It is not bad at all..The whole process was not bad. The waiting was the worse part. Good luck!!

Rose Madura

They had me come to the hospital the night before surgery. They offered a sleeping pill but I was ok without it. I did sleep some but you know how a hospital is....hard to sleep.

Timothy Morris

Thanks for all the great advice and comforting comments.

Kirk Bepler

It's hard sleep the night before as your thinking about the surgery, just know you will be in good hands and soon on the road to recovery. As Chris said above you need to be at peace with it, a friend also told me to go in with a clear... Read more.

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