Heart stability

[Alan]

Wow,, Surprised to get in.  Well, from the time of my last post I have been recovering from mv surgery and I think doing quite well.  My question is, I still am somewhat short of breath and still get heart rates in excess of 125 without exertion, the heart rate changes a lot going from 85 to 125 within minitues. Is this part of the recovery and how long do you think it takes for full recovery from mvp surgery.  I can say that I did have the minimal surgery and I can't compare them but this way seams much easier.  I was back to driving in 10 days and back to work in 3 weeks.  The deep chills really sucked and I think that is the worst part of the whole thing.  Hot soaks, 3 pair of pajamas and long underware and still freezing, oh and I hate winter anyway being from Louisiana.  I am up to an average of 30 minutes on the threadmill if that helps.  It is so nice to not hear that murmur that I have heard for 16 years even though it makes it hard to get to sleep since my sleeping noise is gone.:) I am still very anxious and take xanax for this at .25 3 times a day.  Other than that I am only taking comadin which they say will take me off of in 1 week :) and tiazac and they started me with a beta blocker just yesterday and still seeing if this will help... I would like to thank all involved with this board as it is like a pacifier for those awaiting surgery or having problems with heart related items so please come back to allowing more people to post to this board. I feel bad, as I know I will be one of the only ones to post today and maybe the only one.  For any of you awaiting surgery,, please feel free to contact me as I was helped by others on this board prior to my surgery,,, So thanks for all that helped with the repair of my Broken Heart!

Oh , is there any danger in that high of a heart rate for long periods of time.. I did have a halter monter placed and it is not afib, which I had 3 times before surgery,,,, Echo after surgery showed a 1.6 cm shrinking of the atrium and left ventrical was about the same.... If you are awaiting surgery ,,,, don't hesitate it is not that bad and is so great after.  99 percent less arrythmias.

contact me at ***@****

[A M ROONEY]

I WOULD LIKE TO HEAR MORE FROM DR SINGH

[Luise Liebson]

I just discoverd this site and I think it is heaven sent for foks like me.I had a mitral valve replacement 7 years ago(St Judes valve) and have been in A Fib ever since.Most of the time it doestn bother me, but then there are times like the present.That is why I am up at 2;45 AM,searching the Web for comfort.I go to a exersise at a cardiac rehab facility 3 times a week wich I enjoy very much.On monday my BP was 150/110 and  a paddlecheck showed my heartrate jumping between 120 and 165.The nurse did 2more paddle checks and faxed them to my cardiologist and told me to call him.All I got was an appointment 10 days later.I am not feeling well at all and I am afraid to agravate my Dr, by calling again.I do think the BP and heart rate are dangerously high and I am worried

[Diane C]

oops sorry I posted this in the wrong place, guess I'll wait till I can ask my one question per day in the main posting area :)

[Diane C]

When my heart beats fast sometimes it takes a while to slow back down to normal, is there anything that I can do that will help it slow down?  Deep breathing helps sometimes...does anyone have any suggestions?  Thanks

[Terry Konst]

I had a triple bypass with a Mitral valve repair.at the clinic.  MY question is that my lege and feet become pretty swollen with water.  Sometime I can't get my shoes on.  I am taking Furosemide Tabs and they help some. Is there something that I can take to help get rid of the extra water?

[CCF CARDIO MD JMF]

Dear Alan,
It may take upwards of 6 months for the heart rate response to recover.  Just make sure that you are not in atrial fibrillation which may cause rapid HR swings and is common after surgery.

Thanks to both of you for your support.

[Mark]

This is unreal,, I just voted about donations and was really surprised that 31 percent said they would give nothing, I think the first step is to get more posting potential, and with any luck those of you out there that visit this site will see that a donation to a site like this is a good value and that you should donate to it.  To those of you having heart problems 5.00 is very minimal,,, and I know some can't give even this much but 31 percent is a large number and beleive me it was really nice when I was about to have surgery to have a second or third opinion from these Hard working doctors and people involved with this site.  I do think that asking for donations at the time when you only allow one post per day was a bad move, since many will not want to give to you with that minimal activity and contact potential.  This is just my opinion and not meant to offend anyone.