I had a Ross procedure 19 months ago. Feeling the heartbeats in my head and ears lasted a few weeks into recovery. I noticed it, but thought about it less and less as time went on.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: December 3, 2021
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Dan Rhoden posted an update
4 years ago (April 28, 2022)
Hi all, it's been awhile since last update post. My surgery was March 28, 31 days in recovery. Doing very well, I can attest to the other OHS veterans that the waiting before surgery was definitely the hardest part. Once surgery was over I shifted focus on recovery and rehab.... Read more.
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Dan Rhoden posted an update
4 years ago (April 13, 2022)
Greetings, going on 16 days in recovery. Doing well and stronger every day. Replaced aortic valve and ascending aorta. Have post surgery check up this morning. One kinda odd thing I experience is I can feel my heart beat pulsating through my ears when I'm in a quiet place. Also... Read more.
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Thank you Martin!
After nearly five years, I still hear my heartbeat when I lay down on my pillow in certain positions.
Yes, I still feel a stronger heartbeat after 5 years, like Rose. It is more prominent when lying on my left side, and can “hear†my heartbeat in my ears when wearing earplugs. I am guessing it is due to the higher /more efficient output of circulation with the better... Read more.
Thanks Rose and Marie, guess it's a bit comforting. 😊 Learned from my follow up this morning is the pericardium that protects the heart is cut into during OHS. Until it heals completely you'll feel the pounding I was feeling. It can take awhile to heal completely.
Great to hear Dan-- sounds like you are doing great!
I am 6 years post-OHS and although it is not as frequent, I still experience that muffled heartbeat sound in my ears....A beautiful sound indeed!
Yes can definitely agree with the hearing/feeling pulse - just be thankful you don’t have the tick tock of a mechanical valve
Dan Rhoden posted an update
4 years ago (April 2, 2022)
Greetings, got home yesterday from OHS. St. Francis in Indianapolis was the place and Dr. Gerdisch the surgeon. All went really well. The nurses, therapist, etc were all fabulous. Have never been treated with such caring and professional people. I told them the reason I'm here wasn't great but having... Read more.
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Great smile ... keep that positive attitude and fighting spirit alive and the tough days will pass quickly. ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ™ðŸ¼ðŸ™ðŸ¼
Love the smile and thumbs up Dan. So happy you are home and on the road to recovery. Stay strong and take it one day at a time 🙏
Glad you are home. May your recovery be uneventful!
There's no place like home!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!! ❤️
Fantastic Dan! Hoping for a smooth recovery ðŸ‘
Great Dan, keep at it!
Welcome to recovery and home. Continued good health and God bless you
Thanks all, definitely good to be home! ðŸ¡ðŸ¡ðŸ¡
That's great! I am so glad you had the same amazing experience there with all the staff as I did. I was truly blown away at how wonderful everyone was.
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