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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

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Ray Farmer posted an update

7 years ago (June 17, 2018)

Just reached 18th month anniversary of aortic valve replacement had some issues, e.g getting out of breath after 10 minutes of brisk walking and feeling disconnected with the world. In the mean time moved to London and underwent an ECG+echo-cardiogram whilst under stress - (stress test - aptly named) at... Read more.

Judy Shaw

Sorry to hear this Ray. Praying you get answers as to what is going on.

Marie Myers

Hope you get an answer soon. Best wishes for a good outcome, also.

Rose Madura

Sorry to hear you are having difficulties. Please keep us posted.

Mark Wilbur

I'm sorry to learn that you're having these problems, Ray. I hope you will have an explanation soon and that further surgery will not be the answer.

Susan Lynn

We'll be praying for you. Stay positive . We'll look forward to the updates after your appointment. If you made it through the stress test, you're probably in better shape than you think! If it's like the US, that incline is pretty steep and the speed gets progressively faster. Ten... Read more.

Ray Farmer posted an update

8 years ago (June 5, 2017)

6 months since AV surgery , (can't believe where the time has gone) all well except one thing - in the last month, occasionally I have got breathless after light exercise even after resting this stays for a couple of hours but disappears after a good nights sleep. I have... Read more.

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Maggi Turner

Ray - I'm just a month behind you with the same surgery and I also get breathless, but it doesn't stay with me. I went back for an echo last week and was told don't underestimate what you have had done - it can take 12/18 months for the body... Read more.

Rita Savelis

I still get breathless on stairs and during dance class (2 years later) but I'm told everything is fine, though, so I carry on. It took at least 6 months or more for me to get over major tiredness You guys are doing great. Take care.

Ben Hyman

My stamina is no where near what it was before surgery. I was doung Kettlebell 3 X weekly. I started playing Table Tennis to help with my recovery and it kicks my butt. I'm out of breath after about 45 minutes

Ray Farmer posted an update

9 years ago (March 20, 2017)

3 Months & 1 Week after op and can at last say I am feeling much better. Have to say the first couple of months were quite tough a lot of pain and pills some of which is down to problems during the op. Has been a case of 2... Read more.

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Maggi Turner

Good to hear from you Ray that you are doing ok. I'm a month behind you, but making progress although I keep thinking I am slow. Nit feeling quite so tired these days. Down to two pills also