Aortic valve replacement

[Mariawatters]

Hi all

I wrote to you all about my son Shane having to have his aortic valve replaced quite urgently in fact . I have fantastic news that he had the surgery on Wednesday and he’s doing well . We were told it would be around 4 to 5 hours when in fact it was 7 hours so we had a very worrying few hours of not knowing what was happening. They had to repair a blood vessel to make the new valve fit which caused the delay .

He had the ventilator removed about 2 hours after surgery he was obviously awake , responsive and calm which I was so pleased about as these were the little things that worried me also

He was out of ICU yesterday so only 24 hrs after surgery he was back on the ward .

He has text a few times and as he is in a lot of pain and feeling awful plus naturally very drowsy we have now just sent little hearts to let him know although we can’t visit him , we are thinking of him

I’m sure I’ll be back here asking lots of questions as we enter into recovery at home ❤️

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Dear Mariawatters,

Fantastic news about your son Shane , now it’s recovery time and both him and the rest of his loving family can put this part behind them.

Of course the whole procedure will throw up many questions, thoughts and feelings.

Remember that you are not alone and that there is a talented bunch of people on here that can answers most of your worries as you all move forward.

Take care

[080311]

Morning,

Great news, what a lovely way to face the new year. All done every day will be an improvement. Now on the road to recovery, ask as many questions as you need to there are plenty of us to answer.

Sending you and your son very best wishes

Pauline x

[Rhinos67]

That is fantastic news, wishing him a speedy recovery now 😁Joanne

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Hello

It is so nice when you read a post with such lovely news like yours

I am so happy that everything has gone well for your Son and how relieved you are

He is on the road to recovery now

Wishing your you and your Son and family a Very Happy New Year x

[Rose54]

Wishing him a speedy recovery But dont forget to take care yourself while you are looking after him

[Hidden]

Fantastic news! So pleased for Shane and for yourselves that it’s gone so well. A very happy new year to you all 🎉

The Hearties ❤️ will be here for when he or you need a virtual 🤗 or a kind word of understanding. We have mostly all been there, and get it!!

❤️Maisie❤️

[Ageingfast]

What a good way to start 2022. Good luck Shane

[ClairePap]

What a fantastic start to the New Year.

I had mine done 6 weeks ago - reading your post he shouldn’t be in any pain - only slight discomfort. He needs to tell the nurses and they might be able to adjust his medication so he is pain free. My pain was controlled at all times even when I came home.

This is the start to a fantastic new path for him.

[Heartsandflowers2021]

Hello. Bless him. I am about to see consultant for echo etc. Been told heart is very ill. Worrying about outcome. Havent energy to use my limbs much. I knew I wasnt well. Doctors kept fobbing me off. Collapsed recently, taken to a and e, CT scan revealed my news. I do hope Shane feels better soon and is discharged.

[Fredders]

Great to hear Shane has had his op and is now on the road to recovery. Make sure he asks for extra painkillers if he needs them as if he's in pain he won't want to move or do the exercises that will help his recovery. Hopefully he'll be home very soon. Just make sure he doesn't overdo things, it's surprising how quickly you start feeling better and it is then very easy to overdo it, with painful results - I speak from experience 🤪, it's definitely a case of baby steps. Happy new year to you both.

Wendy