6week post Mitral Valve Surgery

[Purple1935]

Hi

As I have reached the 6 week post op Mitral Valve Surgery, just thought I would update on my journey.

Cardiologist signed me off as fit & well.

Wounds healed, sternum getting stronger ( open heart surgery) & just taking Bisoprolol 1.25mg daily & Aspirin 75 mg + Lansoprazole.

Commenced cardiac rehab programme at home ( due to COVID restrictions not doing them in hospital) sent by physio who will keep in touch

Can now drive & pretty much do most things but still taking it easy with the lifting & resting when need to.

It’s been a straightforward journey in anything but a straightforward situation with cancellations, COVID restrictions/testing/ worrying& self isolating on & off for the past 7 months.

But I’ve got here in one piece & moving on to a full & active life.

I wish everyone well in their journey & can’t thank this forum enough for all the support & encouragement you have given me

Best wishes

[Kristin1812 Heart Star]

That’s so good to hear. Nothing very straightforward, these days, but your recovery sounds great. Onwards and upwards!

[080311]

Great read, keep going you will get there. Remember listen to your body if you feel tired rest. Best wishes for a great recovery Pauline

[Hidden]

That is great news. I am waiting for Mitral valve replacement surgery. Similar story to you this year with delays due to Covid. I have now got my appt with surgeon on 11th December. Can I ask if the type of valve they could used was discussed with you or did you have to go with their recommendation? I’m thinking of going with tissue valve as I am sensitive to sound and I have heard that the mechanical one ‘ticks’.

[080311 in reply to Hidden]

Hi, hope everything goes well on the 11th, you will be travelling the mended heart road before you know it.Best wishes Pauline

[Purple1935 in reply to Hidden]

HiThe surgeon said it was my choice whether I wanted a mechanical valve that would need lifetime of warfarin but once replaced that would be it, or see if he could repair it & not be on medication long term if all went well. I trusted his expertise to give the repair a go & get back to ‘normal’ post op. He did manage to repair my own valve without using any alternative. I will be under a cardiologist long term to keep an eye on it...

I wish you luck for your appointment & hopefully you won’t have to wait too long for the op. The waiting is definitely the worst bit.

[Hidden in reply to Purple1935]

Thank you for that. I’ll let you know how I get on.

[Purple1935 in reply to Hidden]

Yes , let me know if I can be of any help/ support..

[funnyfennel]

all good news for me me as I'm in Brighton too, I'm due for my operation on my mitral valve in January now.

[Purple1935 in reply to funnyfennel]

That’s great news...You will be well looked after in hospital & post operative as well as rehab support