I’m 85 & underwent triple bypass & AVR surgery with a repair to the tricuspid valve in October. I suffer from asma & copd Breathing has improved to an acceptable level, but weakness- tiredness & dizziness are not improving at all.
Am I being too impatient.? I also have low level A Fib. So do you think it’s time for a defibrillator. My. Surgeon has not mentioned it.
what did they do to your tricuspid valve.Mine is very leaky and they have said surgery to put in clips to close it is risky .I am 82. meds working for now. Any info would be welcome.
They were suspicious of some sort of growth prior to the operation for aortic valve replacement. The surgeon said that he would decide when they opened me up subsequently it was reported as Repaired,
I was interested in your tricuspid valve surgery. They usually replace or use clips to keep blood flowing in the righ direction and not away from the heart.
What sort of defibrillator did you have in mind? Are you thinking a CRT-D?
Sorry I meant pacemaker
Hi there. Im sorry to hear that you are still feeling dizzy and tired after your surgery. One thing i can suggest is that dehydration was the cause for me. Diuretics can cause this so you need to drink a lot . In my case i was on triple the dose i should have been post AVR and for 3YEARS was sent for all sorts of tests, was in A&E twice and saw an ENT dr for the dizziness untill a new registrar spotted my meds . I felt so much better once the dose was reduced down and i upped my fluid intake and the dizziness has gone. Im not diagnosing you but its something to considor. All the best. X
Thanks for your suggestion I must admit I should drink a lot more water. I will make an effort & see how it goes. Since the operation I’m now on just apixaban & inhaler for asma they would have taken me off apixaban if it wasn’t for the A,F. I’m now awaiting the results of a 24hr monitor
I hope you get good news and your symptoms start to improve . Theres a lot of good support on this site so keep us informed of your progress and i wish you all the best x
I’ve not seen any reports from members of around my age (85). It’s obvious age matters, especially recovery times but no one seems keen on discussing this aspect. the treatment has been superb & having had BUPA until now there is no way I would go back even if I could afford it.
As a recently retired nhs nurse im pleased to hear that! Yes of course age plays a part in your recovery as does other underlaying medical conditions but we are all different and your state of mind plays a big part in your recovery. Stay positive 👍🏻X
Tired 💤💤 post op day 13
palpitations 2 weeks post op
On the way to 8 weeks post op check 
Post op anxiety
