Following my operation on Friday afternoon my surgeon told if it wasn't for my INR level I could have gone home today! But now he says probably Monday.
I was lucky, any further delay would have been to late for me, he said it was worse than anyone thought. But once I get home my new life starts . Thank you from the bottom of my heat to everyone for your thoughts and messages ❤❤
Aorta valve replaced at Glenfield Hospital
Well done mate, your positive attitude is great and will enhance your recovery. Perhaps your new life will include learning to breakdance, or line dance now you have a new lease of life!!! Take care and keep us posted on your journey, Sue x
Hi ya , really glad you’re on the mend , new lives are a blessing , enjoy it 
I was the same when I had my Aortic Valve replacement. Had to stay in hospital bit longer due to problems with blood & INR levels. Since being home for 5 weeks I have had no problems. Keep the positive attitude and take each day as it comes 😁
Well done hope you definately get home Monday mine is in about 6 weeks great to hear apart from your INR your ok
Your new life will be amazing enjoy every minute and keep us all up to date with your recovery 😀😀👍
Dear Mr fox, seems someone was looking after your welfare, the very very best of luck. Keep up with your 😂👌joy of life. Best wishes cheers Gladie. Xx.
Just relax and enjoy the extra care. You are well on the road to recovery and all the hard stuff is in the past and as it can't be changed then just let it go.
A new start with lots to do.
Take care and happy beats
Glad it is looking good! I had a few extra days as I developed an electrolyte imbalance and BGs were all over the place (I blame the sliding scale). I think everyone is given best case scenario but a good percentage need an extra few days for whatever reason. I have my pre-rehab assessment (had quadruple) next week. Your rehab will come around before you know it.
Hi thank you for update. A new chapter starts in your life... your positive mental attitude has really helped me to try and deal with the waiting!
( I now have appointment with cardiologist August 30th as g.p. says I'm symptomatic and not to wait till Xmas for echo) .
Best wishes x
So pleased you have a date to see the cardiologist fudge and really glad I have helped with the mental anguish of waiting. If at anytime I can offer any help or advice or answer any questions no matter how trivial, please ask. Good luck ❤
Great to see you doing so well really pleased for you and keep going .. home soon. My op that was due on Tuesday has now been postponed until mid September
Sorry to hear that Mark, it’s so frustrating isn’t it. I got cancelled twice on the day I was due to go in, the next time I managed to get in a bed for the night and was then cancelled just before the nurse gave me my pre-med. Hopefully your op goes ahead next time - at least the weather might be a bit cooler, gets warm on the wards!
Wendy
Sorry to hear your operation has been cancelled its not good when you're scyched up ready to go.
Looking good! Glad to hear your doing well, I ended up staying longer the second time because I had to have a pacemaker installed after getting heart block. They won’t keep you any longer than they need to - they want your bed! Say hi to the lovely staff there.
Wendy
Do the plates and screws in my femur count on the cyborg scale?
Well done, keep positive, I'm in tomorrow...hmmmmm
You'll be fine Roamie, when people kept telling me that I thought do you want to swap places. My experience of the whole thing I took in my stride, from going to theatre, recovery, and on the ward. I was lucky to have other patients who shared my sense of humour and before you know it ,you're back home. Good luck for tomorrow, I'll be with you in spirit ❤
Thank you for your kind comments. I am afraid I seem to have a severe case of stage/theatre fright! My partner and our son will be there to help me through, thank goodness.
I had almost 3 years of stage fright but once I was admitted a calm came over me. Your family will help you through this stage, trust me, you will be fine and home before you know it ❤❤
Thank you, I hope so! Have you left for home yet? Well done you for being so upbeat.
They let me out on Saturday afternoon so I'm on my second day at home and the journey back to fitness. It has all gone so quickly. I hope you find it the same and when you get home we can swap stories
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Did you have bypasses Or valves as well? Were you in for 6 days?
I didn't need a bypass, my arteries were good. I had an aorta valve replaced . I was admitted on 2nd August and discharged on the 11th August ❤
I had a quadruple bypass. When I went in the expectation was six days but it became eight after a few issues but the main one was an electrolyte imbalance. I think most people are given best case scenarios but as they are carrying out major surgery on people with health problems there will always be a percentage of complications. No wonder they need bed managers.
I was admitted the afternoon before and had various checks like bloods, an ECG, etc. The calm and professional manner in which this was done took away the nerves that had started on the car journey in. This approach carried on through to the next day and I did not need a happy pill! Next thing you wake in ICU and the recovery begins.
I'll be thinking of you my friend ❤
Getting slight breathlessness when walking.
Slight dizziness when standing up. 
When is a blood test too much?
Slight blip 
