"Thanks John, I'm not sure yet about the return to work. I to need to be seen by the occupational health department prior to returning. I teach secondary so if I was able to get back for the last 2 to 3 weeks of the summer term on a phased…"
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John French commented on Catriona Carnson's blog post 2 weeks post op. Going well - mostly!"Catarina - I am just coming up to 8 months post Aortic MHV surgery. After surgery I had back ache as well as a trapped nerve feeling running up my shoulder and neck - which would come and go. I put this down to the actual surgery itself - With the…"
Martina commented on Catriona Carnson's blog post 2 weeks post op. Going well - mostly!"Hi Catriona, Yeap just over 6wks since Op(Aortic Valve & Ascending Aorta replaced). Very glad to hear you are feeling so good. I have not yet returned to work, I still feel tired and walking ~1.5miles in 60mins per day does tired me out, finding…"
"Thanks Martina, I am so amazed with how well I feel. I can't remember when you had your operation, but you must be nearly at the 6 week point? I am hopefull that I'll be able to start getting back to work on a phased return…"
Martina commented on Catriona Carnson's blog post 2 weeks post op. Going well - mostly!"Hi Catriona I had a sore Back (top across the shoulders & my neck) for the first few weeks. I put it down to the same thing you do plus lying down/sitting a lot more than normal. I kept taken the painkiller tablets and started to do neck…"
"Totally gutted for you Neil. All that psychological prep that is needed is totally exhausting and you've managed to deal with this twice. At least you can take some comfort in that fact that it won't happen again? Next…"
"Thanks for that Mark. The walking is as I guessed - if I feel it's OK, then it probably is OK! The stiffness in my back, I think is probably related to the tension I have about my wound and I hope that with time and some more…"
Mark Logan commented on Catriona Carnson's blog post 2 weeks post op. Going well - mostly!"Hi I had my op at the end of Jan, I had back pain which felt like trapped wind, the more I walked the better I felt. I didn't really stick to the walking regime as I felt I could do much more. I went back to the gym during week 4 to walk on the…"
2 weeks post op. Going well - mostly!
Hi folks,just wanted to keep you up to date with my progress and to see if anybody has had similar experiences after surgery. I had my mitral valve replaced on the 8th of May and was discharged home 8 days later - the last 2 days were spent on a 24 hour heparin infusion due to the loading dose of warfarin given being to low. I've been home just over a week now and feel things are coming together well. I do have a couple of questions that I'm not sure if anybody can advise me on, but here…See More
"Every good wish Neil. I had my mitral valve replaced on 8th of May, so I'm 2 weeks further on with the process. The worst part is, without doubt, the wait, and thta's so very nearly over for you. Will be sending you lots…"
"Hope to get home on Monday,but depends on INR level - still not in range so I'm on a Heparin infusion still. Magnesium and potassium levels need topped up now and then. All else is fine. Apart from the heat I feel at night and the cold in the…"
John French commented on Catriona Carnson's blog post Check in this afternoon!"Great to see it all went well. You are on the road to recovery now. Listen to your body - only you know the pace you can do things."
Dave Millard commented on Catriona Carnson's blog post Check in this afternoon!"Hi Catriona,
Good to see that your up and about already.
Now your on the mend!
All the best,
Dave
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Martina commented on Catriona Carnson's blog post Check in this afternoon!"Hi Catriona
Wonderful to hear from you - fantastic that you have been for a walk today. It is completely understandable that you are tired, don't worry about that. Please keep us posted with progress reports. Take care"
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2 weeks post op. Going well - mostly!
Hi folks,
just wanted to keep you up to date with my progress and to see if anybody has had similar experiences after surgery.
I had my mitral valve replaced on the 8th of May and was discharged home 8 days later - the last 2 days were spent on a 24 hour heparin infusion due to the loading dose of warfarin given being to low. I've been home just over a week now and feel things are coming together well. I do have a couple of questions that I'm not sure if anybody can advise…
ContinuePosted on May 24, 2012 at 15:32 — 7 Comments
Check in this afternoon!
Well the day has arrived, and this afternoon I'm heading into Derriford for the 'main event' tomorrow.
Hope that it all goes to plan. I'm strangely calm about it! Don't know about the rest of the family - they seem totally hyper about things!
Looking forward to geting in touch to let you all know how well it went!
Keep thinking positive,
Catriona
Posted on May 7, 2012 at 9:45 — 9 Comments
Now met the surgeon!
Hi folks,
I went into hospital on Monday for my pre op and meeting the surgeon. The morning was blood tests, height, weight, peak flow, chest xray and ecg. Then met with the cardiac nurse to discuss things. The cardiac nurse was mostly concerned about ensuring that all the things that need to be in place for after surgery and my discharge home. A high chair and a huggable pillow seem to be the key things that need to be here for me.
The afternoon was a discussion with the…
ContinuePosted on April 18, 2012 at 20:59 — 2 Comments
How will I feel 6 weeks post op?
Hi folks,
Not really a question, since I suppose all recovery times differ, but was out and about today and met some pupils from school, they were asking "Miss, are you coming to our leavers ball?" I'd like to think that 6 weeks post op I could have a night out? It wouldn't be a wild one - I think my days of 'avin it large' - are probably over! Hope all is going well for folks out there. Looking forward to more updates from those that are in the initial stages of recovery. I get…
ContinuePosted on April 9, 2012 at 16:12 — 2 Comments
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- At 13:16 on April 18, 2012, Dave Millard said…
Hi Catriona,
How did your Monday meeting with the surgeon go, positive I hope?
I'm looking forward to meeting up with my surgeon, I could really do with knowing when my operation is likely to happen.
Bye the way I got lucky with the dentist, 1 filling and 2 hygeine sessions.
Hope to hear your update soon.
All the best.
Dave
- At 13:38 on January 25, 2012,
Graeme said… Hi Catriona ..
and welcome to the MHV Forum! Please jump right in and use the forums or even start your own blog to ask any of us any questions or advice you have, we are all here to help you! I look forward to seeing you out and about on the site soon!
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