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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: October 8, 2016

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Heath Larner posted an update

9 years ago (January 31, 2017)

Today is 9 weeks since my surgery. Recovering well and doing some light workouts. Sometime in the past two weeks I stopped getting tired in the afternoon. Looking forward to March 1st when I can start working out all the way again!

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Stephen Phayre

I'm a few weeks behind you but am feeling so much better now that I'm not coughing every 20 seconds! Did you do Cardiac Rehab?

Heath Larner posted an update

9 years ago (January 31, 2017)

Several surgeries today. Praying they all went well.

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Heath Larner posted an update

9 years ago (January 23, 2017)

Does anyone else's heart beat really strong after having your aortic valve replaced? I went with the On-x valve and I rarely hear it tick...but my heart beats sooooo strong. I can take my pulse just by watching a clock and listening to my heart beat...no hands required. It's really... Read more.

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Rita Savelis

Yes! It can be hard for me to get my mind off of my loud heart, especially during quiet moments. I often hold a pillow to my chest just to muffle it all! This doesn't mean it's not manageable, just that, yes, Heath, it is annoying! Take care.

Unknown

Oh yes, I can so relate! I have the On-X as well and I can hear the ticking and pounding especially at nighttime when it's quiet. I am almost 5 months postop.

Catie B

I relate very much, Heath! I found it extremely hard to sleep because the strong heartbeat seemed to rock my whole upper torso and neck. I have a tissue valve. I'm almost four months out now, and it's gotten calmer.

Bob Jensen

Heath. I had a tissue I ordered valve replaced two and a half weeks ago and when I lie in bed I can almost see my chest moving as my heart beats it really thumbs hard I talked to my cardiologist and he said this is normal and that it... Read more.

Bob Jensen

Ruth Valenzuela

I'm 1 year and 4 months out and I still get the strong heartbeat especially at night in my neck. It drives me bananas because it stops from falling asleep sometimes.