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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Susan Bach posted an update

10 years ago (June 23, 2015)

I have all my energy back, appetite back, building muscle mass, and feeling fine. Just one problem , I hear a clicking sound with my heart beats. I know it's common with a mechanical valve, but I choose pig valve. Does anyone else experience a "clicking" sound ?

Meredith Bray

I know a tissue valve patient who had clicks. I don't think it's awful unusual, still ask your doctor though.

Pat Bluemel

I had clicks with my trifecta- Especially with deep breaths, I asked my cardio at my echo and she was not alarmed as things are still healing. I just noticed after reading your post that I'm not clicking as much however.

Unknown

Excellent recovery, Susan! God is Good! I have a pig valve, as of seven weeks ago, tomorrow. So far....have not noticed a clicking sound. Everyone is different. I agree with Meredith...ask your doctor.

Tammy Pilcher

Great recovery, Susan! God bless you!

Susan Bach posted an update

11 years ago (May 12, 2015)

Start Cardio Rehab Monday. Excited to get back into shape and do exercises to help my muscle mass return. Feeling pretty good, some irregular heart beats, but they will monitor in Cardio Rehab. Getting stronger every day. Want to let people who are ready or near for surgery, that you... Read more.

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Tim Goff

Outstanding Susan. I just read the sheet on cardiac rehab today and am considering it.

Penny Prichard

Great news. Glad you are doing well. I'm still have high blood pressure and rhythm problems. Meds don't seem to be doing much. I'm seeing cardiologist Friday again

Tammy Pilcher

Glad to hear your progressing, Susan! Yes, God is Great!

Gerald Schaffer

That's great news. Good luck with your cardio rehab.

Susan Bach posted an update

11 years ago (April 15, 2015)

I need some feedback from my heart brother's and sister's. Today is 4 weeks since Aortic Valve Replacement. My incision is healing beautiful , and because I got a mini, the incision is only 3 inches. My sternum is healing, cause I can lay on my side without pain. That's... Read more.

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Tammy Pilcher

Susan, I think for me, it was around 6 to 8 weeks that I felt "normal" again. But, like I said in a post to Tammi earlier, my problem is remembering that I still need to be careful in what I do. Just because I feel like I can do... Read more.

Lewis Garlisi

Cardio rehab seems like the place for you since they can monitor some of those issues while you exert yourself. It sounds like your healing process is going well otherwise. Although I was / have been progressively healing, at 4 weeks I felt far from being "back to normal". Those... Read more.

Tim Goff

Right there with ya Susan. Im 4 weeks out tomorrow. Scar is healing well, not much of any sternum pain unless i reach outside of the zone to pull or pickup something. My heart rhythm is another story. I have plenty of irregular beats according to the home monitor and... Read more.

Nancy D

with a low hemoglobin you are going to be easily tired and weak. Depends how low, but some people here had to have a transfusion or two, others on iron or iron rich food. Four weeks my issue was LOW B/P, and dizzy and week, and I suffered a fall... Read more.

Meredith Bray

I was taking naps for almost 6 months! And you'll never be "normal" like you were before. You'll have to define a new normal, a better normal. Once you start rehab, you'll sense greater improvement. My surgeon, cardiologist, and GP all told me it would be a year before I... Read more.