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Old 08-24-2014, 09:39 AM   #43
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I've been waiting for the surgeon to give a date for my surgery. FINALLY they called and I'm going in on the 4th for my heart valve replacement.

I'm getting a mechanical valve, so I'll be on blood thinners forever.

They've lagged for months. My chest pains and symptoms getting worse every day, it sucks. I called every week, getting the run-around each time.

We just had a decent sized earthquake here at 3:30 AM and I nearly had a heart attack, for Real!

I can't drive my car because it makes my heart race and gives me massive chest pains. I'll be so happy when this is finished and done.
Hang in there.. Sounds tough.. But you will get thru it..
As a cancer survivor.. I can attest to the horrors of hospitals, doctors and meds..
But somehow.. You will get through this and appreciate life a bit more..
Keep a good attitude about things.. It will make it a lot easier...
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Old 08-25-2014, 09:52 AM   #44
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I've been waiting for the surgeon to give a date for my surgery. FINALLY they called and I'm going in on the 4th for my heart valve replacement.

I'm getting a mechanical valve, so I'll be on blood thinners forever.

They've lagged for months. My chest pains and symptoms getting worse every day, it sucks. I called every week, getting the run-around each time.

We just had a decent sized earthquake here at 3:30 AM and I nearly had a heart attack, for Real!

I can't drive my car because it makes my heart race and gives me massive chest pains. I'll be so happy when this is finished and done.
I would have been complaining to the doctor about constant chest pains, tell them its starting to hurt down the left arm, anything to get me into surgery faster.

But, at least you finally have a date, and its only a week and a half away. Good luck, bro.
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Old 08-25-2014, 10:17 AM   #45
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Glad to hear you've got a date so you can look forward to having it all finished. Hope you have a speedy recovery.
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Old 08-27-2014, 11:40 PM   #46
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Hope your surgery goes well. Stay positive!
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Old 08-28-2014, 05:41 AM   #47
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Thanks very much!

I start taking my pre-op meds this morning.

Not a moment too soon either.

I can barely move without causing major chest pains.

I can't drive my car any more because it makes my heart beat faster and causes pains.
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Get well soon!!!
Hope for the best and to hear from you ASAP.

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I don't think the murmur has much to do with the valves. You should be proud that you recognized your symptoms and dealt with them accordingly since many ignore them.

One of the most important things following your procedure (any procedure really) is to be confident in yourself and your doctor, placebo is a huge part of recovery.

Good luck and all the best!
Sir the murmur is due to the turbulence of blood trough a hole in the heart or a valve with a defect...
In this case more likely than not is due to bicuspid aortic valve. How did I know? Well I'm not a mechanic
And yes, positive approach is the way to go!

@mike keep rest until surgery day, hope is ASAP
And there are different family of pain medications, maybe you have a bad experience with one but you could discuss with your primary physician other alternative, less pain is alway better
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Sir the murmur is due to the turbulence of blood trough a hole in the heart or a valve with a defect...
In this case more likely than not is due to bicuspid aortic valve. How did I know? Well I'm not a mechanic
And yes, positive approach is the way to go!

@mike keep rest until surgery day, hope is ASAP
And there are different family of pain medications, maybe you have a bad experience with one but you could discuss with your primary physician other alternative, less pain is alway better
Geez when I read that over, I realize I must have been not paying attention I actually had a very similar case study question on one of my exams recently, so now reading that statement makes me want to slap myself
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Old 09-02-2014, 07:37 PM   #51
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I went to the Pre-Op tests and xrays today where they went over everything that will happen. Holy Shit, I am truly scared now!

I'll make it through this though, it's gonna suck. It's this, or death, so no choice in the matter.

Surgery is Thursday morning at 7:15
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Old 09-02-2014, 08:05 PM   #52
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I went to the Pre-Op tests and xrays today where they went over everything that will happen. Holy Shit, I am truly scared now!

I'll make it through this though, it's gonna suck. It's this, or death, so no choice in the matter.

Surgery is Thursday morning at 7:15
They do this kind of thing all day every day; they have a ton of practice. Try to let the stress go and focus on something else. Spend time with your wife or something you enjoy doing; get your mind off of Thursday.

You're going to be fine. Tell your wife to get on here and let us know how it went.
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Old 09-02-2014, 08:24 PM   #53
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Thanks!

I'm more scared of after the surgery actually. I'm confident the surgery will go smoothly, it's when I wake up, all tubed up, and I'm afraid I'm going to have to take the pain meds.

I had issues with pain meds a long time ago, it's been 15 years since I've touched any kind of pain meds (or any drugs for that matter), but I may have to make the exception if things hurt too much after the surgery.
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Discuss that with your doctor before you go under and see if he can get you some non-narcotic painkillers that are worth a shit.
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Mike,
You will be given and will need the pain meds. I understand your concern about getting strung out on them, but your mind and body will need them to heal and be able to get adequate rest the first few days. I also swore I'd never touch narcs again after spinal injuries, but have needed them for surgery recovery since. Advising your doctor, family, and caregivers of this concern is wise. With a positive attitude and supportive people around you this event will go smoother.
I have you in my thoughts now and will on Thursday morning.
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Oh you will be on anticoagulant forever probably warfain or coumadin are the most generic with a constant PT/INR for life. I see geriatric patient all the time with artifical and biological heart valve. The procure common, but you should have your affair in order just in case and be right with God. Sound like you are young your recovery will be fast. Always monitor incision site for infection after surgery, surgeons I always found to be full of themself
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