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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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John O'neill posted an update

6 years ago (March 27, 2020)

After I stopped taking Amiodarone on March 17, I got a seven-day heart monitor. I'm happy to report that the results came back showing me in normal sinus rhythm with an average heart rate of 71. No AFlutter. I'm feeling good physically, despite being stuck at home most of the... Read more.

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Oh John, glad to hear you are doing so well. Count your blessings as you are able to work from home. Was going to see my new cardiologist next week but decided to postpone the appointment due to the Coronavirus. Donâ€™t want to take a chance. The 26th was my... Read more.

Susan Lynn

John - Sounds like you're doing quite well! Glad the AFlutter is behind you. Keep walking and stay safe! All the best!

Francis Cooney

Great to hear John! Three days After my AVR and ascending aortic aneurysm surgery I had a bout with Afib thankfully Cleveland controlled it with whatever drugs they pumped into heart. Put me on Amiodarone for thirty days. With recheck i am in sinus rhythm also! always good to have... Read more.

John O'neill posted an update

6 years ago (March 1, 2020)

Feeling good and ready to get back to the office tomorrow. It will have been almost eight weeks! I miss working.

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Marie Myers

I felt the same way. Getting back to work meant getting back to normal for me. Really needed a nap when I got home, though...Just listen to your body.

Skipper Kagamaster

How are you feeling now vs pre-surgery?

John O'neill

@Skipper Energy level is back to normal. I started cardiac rehab on Friday, and it felt great, although my forearms were sore later from using the elliptical. I'm going to keep going with the cardiac rehab in hopes that I'll get back to my pre-surgery fitness level (running/biking).

Skipper Kagamaster

@John I'm looking forward to cardiac rehab; following your story has been very instructional and informational for me. Thanks for posting all that you have!

Lorraine Mobley

I missed work as well, went back asap---not going to lie though...I utilize my days off for self-care, rest and catching up on household related items.

Susan Lynn

John - How was your first day back to work? I'm sure you had a ton of coworkers stopping by to wish you well. Hope you had a wonderful day!

John O'neill

@Susan, it was great! Good to be back, and my colleagues were really nice. Mentally, I'm getting back into it pretty quickly. I'm surprised that I remember almost everything, although I did forget my work laptop password. I had cardiac rehab in the afternoon, and I have it again today... Read more.

Susan Lynn

John - If all you forgot is your password, you're in good shape! And - if you still have enough energy to go to cardiac rehab after working in the morning, you're really doing well! The 3:00 p.m. nap was my friend for a long time! ðŸ˜´ðŸ•’ Continued success!

Jennifer Winslow

Woo hoo! Congrats! Iâ€™m taking 12 weeks. Four and a half are gone already. Not looking forward to going back at this point. Iâ€™m sure that will change