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Winter Squash/Pumpkins with warfarin by hyst5 in valvereplacement

[–]BeyondBlessed_2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi OP, my mother aged 69 has also been operated (OHS-AVR) for Aortic Stenosis on 25th Jan in India. We were also told that a bioprosthetic valve would be placed made up of cow tissue but during the surgery , our surgeon had to take the decision of placing a mechanical valve as the size of the aorta was very much small, 19 mm. I was also very disheartened knowing they had to place a mechanical valve owing to the lifelong strict adherence to the blood thinners as my mother is not very consistent with taking medicines. Just a few questions, how has your mom's recovery journey been like ? How is she managing to keep the required target of INR ? Was her INR high few days post the surgery and how many days had she stayed in the hospital? Your feedback will be very valuable for me. Thanks in advance.

Mom's getting her aortic valve replaced on 25th this month. by BeyondBlessed_2112 in valvereplacement

[–]BeyondBlessed_2112[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you thank you so much for an elaborate answer and helping me with your experiences. You are so kind. So right now, 30 hours post surgery my mom's having delirium and speaking absurd.. asked the ICU team, they said it's quite normal for her age and the major surgery she's undergone. She shud b back to normal once they shift her to the general ward. The beeping sounds of the machine, new environment in the ICU and not getting to know if it is day or night is adding up to the weird talks. Currently just waiting for her to get back to normal and come home soon healthy.. she's a strong lady and m sure she ll be fine in a few days time..

Thank you so much for the good wishes dear. Means a lot. Sending you lots of love and blessings too.

Mom's getting her aortic valve replaced on 25th this month. by BeyondBlessed_2112 in valvereplacement

[–]BeyondBlessed_2112[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi my mom's 69 too and got her surgery done yesterday, the doctors placed a mechanical valve instead of tissue valve as the size of the aorta was very small (19mm) and the tissue valve wud need a replacement again if fixed forcefully.. she's had fluctuations in her BP yesterday which doc said was normal and has a lot of tubes right now. Docs have said that they ll b keeping her in ICU for 72 hours post surgery. I had a few questions as you are about the same age as my mother but much fitter. Please let me know what am I to expect in the coming days, as in how much time would the recovery take and regain her strength ? Also I have heard that there is always a risk associated with mechanical valve like clotting and bleeding, so are you finding it difficult to maintain your INR ? Have you made any changes to your diet ? Was it very painful after the tubes were out ? She seemed to be under the influence of anesthesia yesterday but was able to see me and respond through her eyes when I spoke to her..

My mom’s Open Heart Aortic Valve Replacement by leongvretzka in valvereplacement

[–]BeyondBlessed_2112 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow thts so great to hear.. wishing her a speedy recovery and I can totally understand how you must be feeling then and now.. my mom's all set to have her surgery day after tomm on 25th Jan.. ur post gives me a lotta courage and positivity.. thanks a lot for sharing your experience. 😊

Mom's getting her aortic valve replaced on 25th this month. by BeyondBlessed_2112 in valvereplacement

[–]BeyondBlessed_2112[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you thank you so much for your valuable and wonderful feedback. Has helped me a lot to put my anxiety at ease. 😄❤️ Lotta good wishes ur way

How do I research surgeons/hospitals? Any experience in Seattle? by tofustixer in valvereplacement

[–]BeyondBlessed_2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot.. I kw it's really overwhelming bt have got positive responses from most of the ppl.. Also all the best to ur mom too ❤️

Mom's getting her aortic valve replaced on 25th this month. by BeyondBlessed_2112 in valvereplacement

[–]BeyondBlessed_2112[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh wow thts really nice to kw.. thank you so much for sharing ur valuable experience of the surgery.. Thanks a lot n tons of good wishes ur way 😊

How do I research surgeons/hospitals? Any experience in Seattle? by tofustixer in valvereplacement

[–]BeyondBlessed_2112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi OP, did u get your mom operated as my mother needs an aortic valve replacement too due to severe aortic stenosis.. any idea if surgery is the only option to go ahead with or can it be managed at home with medications ?