Hi there. Had the aeortic valve replaced this past Valentine's Day! It's been six months already. A bit rough a first but take one day at a time and you will heal.
I’m about to have open heart surgery in about 3 weeks or so. I’m going to miss bowling. How long did it take you to get yourself back together where you can actually do something
@@gilbertwest70 everyone is different. I was able to take 8 weeks recovery time from work. I was riding my motorcycle about the 8 week mark. Just needed to be careful about lifting heavy weight and had to take my time. You'll do great
Hi -thanks so much for this video. I'm having open heart surgery on Aug 15 and am so nervous/anxious about it all. This was helpful to hear about the process and recovery from a patient's perspective. I'm not sure how I won't be a wreck so it was good to hear that you were calm the day of surgery. I hope you are doing well. Thanks again and take care.
Hello, thanks for these videos, they have been a big help. I’m a 74 year old diabetic in the UK. I’m going to go for a covid test tomorrow then go into hospital on Tuesday ready for my op on Wednesday. I guess my age says I may take longer to recover! Glad you are ok now.
can I ask u a question. I have a bicuspid aortic valve with regurgitating, my dilation is 5.0cm and I don't feel that great. I have a doct appt in a few days to go over the last echo results that gave me those great results. what were your numbers and what kind of symptoms were u having. ty and I'm glad u are doing great. I'm scared to say the least....
I’m about to have an Aortic value stenosis replaced .. my blood pressure was off the chart as well now on meds..also the 3 values are blocked.. this was 6 weeks ago I was diagnoses Aortic value stenosis… I’m waiting on a surgery date to have angiogram.. im hoping they can do all the stuff that needs to be done at one time .. wishfully thinking I guess but I’m hoping .. I just want my life back ..I want to go back to work .. and most of all I want to do things with my grandson and family without having to stop and take a brake to catch my breath,, I feel the same thing fears you mentioned when we have a rough day .. it’s scary I’ll pray for you ..
I have always been a great walker but the last few years I was unable to walk without getting out of breath. I am almost 2 weeks post surgery and I feel good but I need to get past that 6 week mark to drive and gain more independence. Thanks for you r videos.
I just saw this now. I’m having open heart surgery in 2 days. I was basically asymptomatic although I had been experiencing subtle symptoms for years that I never associated with my heart. I was also born with a bicuspid valve, which I never knew. The way I found out about it was that I almost blacked out on the treadmill twice so I knew something was off when I knew I wasn’t dehydrated or hungry. Sure enough, my aortic valve was at a critical stage. I still walk 5 miles a day. It’s the craziest thing that ever happened to me.
Great set of videos Tim, thanks for doing them. I am facing both an aorta replacement (aortic root aneurysm) and a repair/replacement of the aortic valve here in a few weeks. I’m trying to avoid doing them through the typical OS procedure and instead through a minimally invasive procedure but only a handful of cardiac surgeons in the US do that. Found Dr. Doolabh in Dallas and Dr. Lamelas in Miami, have consults set up with both over the next 2 weeks to see if I am a candidate or not. Do you still have the HD? I’m a rider too, thus rather have the 2-4 week recovery with the minimally invasive procedure and I chose to get the new bike (BMW R1200GSA) now rather than after surgery. I just did a riding camping trip last weekend with a few buddies and plan to do more this summer unless the surgery recovery takes longer. Hope you are still doing well now 7yrs later.
@@MensTownChannel June 17 is the big day. And I hope to have a HD in the stable of bikes too before my riding days are over, which I hope is well past 70!
Great videos, I have bicuspid and getting worse, probably surgery soon (1-3 years). You should check in with everybody, give us a more long term report of how things are going. Thanks
Thanks for the information, and what to possibly expect. No date set yet, but I'm having aortic valve replacement, aortic root replacement, and septal myectomy, soon.
Just watched your video I'm having the same done in 6 weeks 54 years young they found it 4 months ago but because of covid things have got delayed. I feel just like you emotions running wild but let's hope all goes well. Putting my life in someone else's hands lets hope he or she had a good night's sleep and having a good day. Hope your Op went well and that you and your family are well. Great video 👍
I had a ultrasound follow up today after having a heart attack 4 years ago when they found the bicuspid valve ..the echo cardiologist said they have noticed its narrowed more and I should hear from my dr in the next week ..I think I am going to have to have surgery on it and I'm crapping myself right now ..I'm so not looking forward to open heart surgery ..I'm glad to see it's not just me that is really worried about it ..im 45 so it will be a mechanical I should imagine..thanks for uploading this
Hang in there. I’m sure you’ll do great! Mechanical is the right choice at your age. I chose that at 40 when I had my surgery. Thankfully they were able to perform a repair and not a replacement. I send up a prayer.
Thanks for posting Timmy. I have to have BAV replacement surgery in exactly 1 month. Watching your videos has helped. I'm going to do the same in hopes to help out others.
If there are any women out there who have had C-sections and valve replacement, how would you compare the pain of post-C-section to post open heart? Thanks in advance.
Thx for the videos. If you're still checking, or whoever is on here, I have a couple of questions. What was the cath like pre-surgery? That scares the crap out of me. Also, how bad was the pain when they pulled the drainage tubes out? Thanks in advance.
I heart Slovenia don’t have memory of the cath so it must not have been bad. The drainage tube certainly took my breath away when they pulled it. The strangest feeling some discomfort but not overly painful. But it will gut punch you lol. You’ll do great!
I just had mine done 30 days ago, and now find this video. :) Your story sounds just like mine, including the malformed heart, military service (1970-2004), how quickly it came up, and even your time line. I almost didn't have it done (due to my age) but, my youngest wants me to walk her down the aisle next fall. So, I finally agreed. While I'm originally from Cleveland, I had mine done at Genesis Hospital in Zanesville. Excellent care!
@@stryke8585 I was 67 and in very bad shape. I couldn't walk from my car into a store. It's been almost 2 yrs now. I just started feeling better about 4 months ago. They finally have the right medicine combo and my pacemaker tuned. I did it so I could walk my daughter down the aisle on her wedding day. That's been just over a year ago and today she tells us she is expecting her first. Another reason to be glad I went through with it!
Love the videos. I had open heart surgery on September 17 2018. I had seven arteries bypassed. I'm still home recovering. Going back to work in 2 weeks. I ride a motorcycle and missed some good riding days. But I'm still here and I will be ready in 2019! My name is Timmy B.
Thank God for life! I am also looking at a procedure and getting a root aneurysm fixed... I am glad to find these encouraging messages from you and others like you that have gone through the process... I have a little trepidation concerning of the chest tubes which I will have to endure, but I see that it can be done, and once it is over everything is nice... Thanks for your updates...
I'm 32 years old I was sold the other day I have a enlarged aorta valve of my heart mine is a 3.9 normally it supposed to be 3.5 and it really scares me I feel like I'm going to drop dead
therealvegan runner ouch, sorry friend. It is certainly scary and life changing. Be strong. Hang in there. I felt the same way a lot. Like my heart would stop in my chest. But it never did. I’m not a doctor and can’t give you medical advice but I can say that in my experience a lot of my feelings and thoughts were simply panic and anxiety. My heart was healthy and strong and I wasn’t gonna die even though it felt like I was.
