Valerie Archual - Heart Valve Journal

Jennifer John Valerie, I had my MV repair 5/31 and haven’t experienced any heart palpitations. Might want to chec ... Read more

Anna Jones Valerie, I also had an MV repair on 6/11 and don't feel palpitations any more. I did feel them in th ... Read more

Valerie Archual Thanks guys, I am a year and 3 months out... waiting for echo in the next couple of weeks here in VA ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen Only occasionally can I hear my heart, which has been a great relief. Before surgery, every time I la ... Read more

Michael Meyer Valerie, I never had palpitations after the surgical repair only before. I did have tachycardia occa ... Read more

Steve Farthing Hi Valerie - This blog post from Cleveland Clinic says 4 weeks after sternotomy heart surgery for rol ... Read more

When Should You Resume Activity After Heart Surgery?

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/when-should-you-resume-activity-after-heart-surgery/

Timing depends on several factors

Meredith Bray My favorite topic! I gave up riding rollercoasters about 2 years before my surgery because I would bl ... Read more

Rita Savelis Meredith, I remember you writing about that first roller coaster ride post-OHS!
No need to give up a ... Read more

Phyllis Petersen So have you given it a try? I miss riding the roller coaster, but my neck and back really don't like ... Read more

Bonnie Stone-Hope Hi Valerie, I have not had an EKG since surgery but my last one prior to surgery was normal. My hear ... Read more

Rose Madura I had many in the ER because of complications of Afib and Aflutter. But once I was released from the ... Read more

Gerald Poulton Hi Valeriie, my EKG was fine, had one about 3 weeks post because of a mild complication.

Sophia Ridley Yes, there’s no computer generated comment “suspect regurgitation”. There’s a branch block th ... Read more

Rita Savelis I get EKG's every time I see the cardiologist (every 6 months) and they are "normal".... whatever tha ... Read more

Sandy Laine I was told that I had a 'new normal' - 138 instead of the standard <120 for that certain reading... ... Read more

Valerie Archual Gotcha! Interested in the “ap” Sophia! Lol- tell me more!!!!

Phyllis Petersen It's amazing how different each cardiac rehab center is and their approach. I was told that there wer ... Read more

Valerie Archual It is a different experience for everyone ! I know in many cases it’s up to the patient as to wheth ... Read more

Gina Fiorentino ;) Thank you... and grateful

Barbara Wood I loved this Valerie!

Cathy Zuber Wonderful post!!

Jill Krajnovich I haven't been on this site in some time but saw your blog and am so glad I took the time to read it! ... Read more

Valerie Archual You too Jill- how are you??? Thanks both Barbara and Cathy- I pray you guys are both doing well???

Jill Krajnovich Hi Valerie, I am doing well, just waiting for my scar to fade to white! Enjoy reading your blogs!

Phyllis Petersen I absolutely adore the beach in the summer. It was one of the things that made me hesitate to move in ... Read more

Valerie Archual That was beautiful Phyllis! I too love the ocean! Jill, give it time- it will fade- mine’s not so ... Read more

Tina Williams I just signed up and yours is the first post I've read. Just wanted to say "thank you"!!!! Having j ... Read more

Jennifer McInerney Love the picture Valerie. It portrays strength and courage. I'm impressed and now as I wait for surge ... Read more

Barbara Wood Wonderful post Valerie, I can relate!

Valerie Archual Tina! Welcome!!! This is such an awesome site!!! I learned so much from others on here!!! No need to ... Read more

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