One step forward, many back.

[Sashwindow]

Due to have the aortic valve replaced soon, hopefully. Had my angiogram on Monday this was good as my arteries seem to be OK. Was in Hospital for a long 8 hours. However this morning I had a dizzy spell while dressing, probably lasted no more than 10 seconds while I was standing. 999 and a visit from the ambulance to check me over. So as well feeling fatigued and no energy another thing to worry about. Phoned my surgery, not sure why I bothered to be honest.

[MONIREN]

It is important to take things slowly, if lying down, sit up for a minute, then stand for a moment before walking away. Your body takes times to recover from any procedure. Take care. Moni

[Sashwindow in reply to MONIREN]

Many thanks for replying.

[Sashwindow in reply to MONIREN]

Oh love your cat picture. I have three black cats.

[TMeditation]

Before I had my aortic valve replaced my cardiologist carried out a procedure that showed my valves to be completely clear - this must be very reassuring for you. However you do need to pace yourself - my surgeon suggested I sit for a few minutes before getting up from a sleeping position as dizziness may be a problem. Eight hours in hospital and the anxiety of a forthcoming major operation may also be disrupting your equilibrium - do take it easy. Also do persist with your GP’s surgery if you continue to be concerned about yourself - you need to be in charge of your health in these difficult times. Take care. 🙏 Sue X

[Athena-Heinrich]

Very best wishes with your dissection and be gentle with yourself. (After it, everything can be giddy-making - well for me it was - including medication til you get the right quantity and combination. But it does all get better eventually. )xx

[21Ashtonrd]

Hi Sashwindow ,

I had a stroke in 2015 , blood clot on the brain which burst causing quite a bad bleed and stroke, amazingly my sight came back and many of the initial damages have recovered, but while in hospital had verious tests and they discovered I had a sSevere aortic Stenosis , this was so bad I was moved to the top list , had my angiogram a couple of days later and was in Wythenshaw hospital a week later by then classed as critical, my arteries were fine so bypass needed, I had just turned fifty , in good shape and good health, I thought, my operation went well, I won’t lie , very painful and very disabling for the first couple of weeks a lot of Morphine and anything else that’s available for the pain , you’ll be on warfarin and other meds for life , I had the dizziness before my op and still do , for me I opted for the metal valve, it ticks quite loudly at night my wife can hear it ! but you get used to it, I still have pain and been told I probably always will but I have met many who have no pain , if there’s anything else that I can help you with just ask.

[RufusScamp]

I assume the ambulance crew checked your blood pressure?

[Sashwindow in reply to RufusScamp]

Yes and wired me up for ECG also.

[Sashwindow in reply to Sashwindow]

Am having one of those mornings where I’m, to say the least, not in a good place!!!