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First week of October is my surgery. 39 years old, bicuspid aortic valve with moderate to severe regurgitation and ascending aortic aneurysm 4.9cm. I met many surgeons and i decided who it will be. He will send back to the company that makes the corcym haart annuloplasty rings my data from my CT coronary angiography and my transesophageal ultrasound so that they say the success rate of going for aortic valve repair. If surgeon gets the green light that's plan a. But that means full sternotomy. If not minimally invasive benthal with the corcym bicarbon mechanical valve, which needs low anticoagulation from day 1 and uou can even stop sintrom for 4-5 days safely and have another procedure (dental for instance). So the question is, is repair worth or simply go mechanical? Why to have to go through this again? I just returned from the capital to the island where i stay by plane. Next week i travel there with wife cause months ago,before knowing or expecting any of this, we got into a program for in vitro fertilization. And after i give sperm in a couple of days i go into surgery. Which means my wife isn't and won't be there with me. My parents will. They are not ok. They are afraid and crying and miserable even though they don't want me to see. But i see it. I am in a shock still. I feel like all this is happening to another person and not me. Or that i will wake up and it was just s bad dream. I feel like i am out of my body, disassociated up to a level. I'm afraid of the aneurysm till the day of the surgery cones and for the afterwards. I feel like it will never be ok again. I'm afraid but primarily I'm shocked. A few days ago i was planning my year, job , master's degree, family and now....is this really happening to me?

First week of October is my surgery. 39 years old, bicuspid aortic valve with moderate to severe regurgitation and ascending aortic aneurysm 4.9cm. I met many surgeons and i decided who it will be. He will send back to the company that makes the corcym haart annuloplasty rings my data from my CT coronary angiography and my transesophageal ultrasound so that they say the success rate of going for aortic valve repair. If surgeon gets the green light that's plan a. But that means full sternotomy. If not minimally invasive benthal with the corcym bicarbon mechanical valve, which needs low anticoagulation from day 1 and uou can even stop sintrom for 4-5 days safely and have another procedure (dental for instance). I just returned from the capital to the island where i stay by plane. Next week i travel there with wife cause months ago,before knowing or expecting any of this, we got into a program for in vitro fertilization. And after i give sperm in a couple of days i go into surgery. Which means my wife isn't and won't be there with me. My parents will. They are not ok. They are afraid and crying and miserable even though they don't want me to see. But i see it. I am in a shock still. I feel like all this is happening to another person and not me. Or that i will wake up and it was just s bad dream. I feel like i am out of my body, disassociated up to a level. I'm afraid of the aneurysm till the day of the surgery cones and for the afterwards. I feel like it will never be ok again. I'm afraid but primarily I'm shocked. A few days ago i was planning my year, job , master's degree, family and now....is this really happening to me?

I also get a little dizzy and have noticed anxiety when I’m walking at the store and suddenly stop to look at items in the store and don’t know why

How dangerous is it for your liver my last doctor visit showed my numbers were not that great but it might be because the blood flow from when I had my aortic dissection

I know you made this video 2 years ago and might not even see this but can I just ask you during the first 48 hours did you have any complications during the time in the icu my dad (age 45) just had his emergency surgery Monday was a 7 1/2 hour surgery they’ve told us everything was going very good best it could’ve gone but then today they noticed my dad had tensed his leg up and twitched a little bit and began to not respond to commands so they assumed it was a stroke they did a ct scan and they don’t believe it was a stroke any longer but they think it might’ve been a seizure so now for the next 24 hours they have him doing an eeg test to make sure all his brain activity is normal never been so nervous and scared in my life so if you or anyone that sees this comment could just give me any sort of information they can about the first 48 hour experience I would truly appreciate it

Did you have an ascending aortic aneurysm that ruptured? What size was it?

My dissection actually occurred 5 months before my emergency surgery which lasted 11 hours

I had aorta dissection 3 weeks ago got care flighted for emergency surgery very scary ordeal that’s for sure I am 51 hard to believe it happened to you at 29 I had a heart attack 5 months prior to my dissection. Feels like I’m gonna be dealing with this the rest of my life

excellent talk. can u plz talk about cardizem also. thx

Thanks for sharing had a dissection in March 2024 and im working on staying positive which is key to my healing!!

Hi. I had AVR one month ago. All that you are saying is very true and your tips are great. I did not expect as much fluid retention as I had post surgery so, upon leaving the hospital my slip on sneakers did not fit! Thankfully, the fluid did go away within a week or two. Thank you for your tips. I wish I had seen this video prior to my surgery as Iearned everything the hard way,

I take metoprolol 25mg few years for protect heart. recent I get high blood pressure with palpitation, doctor asked me take metoprolol ER 2 times/day, in the meantime I take Olmesartan to lower my BP , then in morning my BP lower to 88/65, rate 52 (some day ~90/66, rate 54), do I should cut the metoprolol dose or Olmesartan? I have lot irregular beats metoprolol will help it? thank you!!

Make sure your recliner is electrically operated. You won’t be able to move the manual lever one.

The hospital where I had my surgery gave me a heart pillow.

Make sure you buy a good recliner that has a high seat and that reclines a lot. You will probably live in this chair for the first 4 weeks

I am Bicuped Doctor said bental sujery I am very upset Please ask sujery risk

Bicuped valve change age arora root 34mm

Extended release is scored and can be cut. Thanks for this video.

I take Metoprolol to help regulate my heart rhythm and heart electrical blocks on both left and right ventricles. My doctor just changed the amount I take because my heart was beating too slow.

thank you, some great information because I believe I need to have the surgery in the next two months.

hello, thanks for posting your story. Im 80,with 3.9 ascending aneurysm and very active in the gym .Was told to avoid weight lifting which i've done all my life so a big change for me to try and slow growth . You didn't mention ,you being a gym person too if you have started training again and if so what are you doing. I'm trying to do light weight with controlled breathing and cardio at a slow pace. Doctor told me to come back in a year to measure growth so im not at a critical place yet. Hope to hear from you . thanks tom

Very helpful. Thank you!

Great job, very informative

Wow, this happened to me a year ago. I woke up with pain in my chest and did not think anything of it and that my blood pressure was high. Later that day the pain came back to my chest and then traveled to my back. Drove to the ER and tests and x-rays were ran. It was discovered my aorta was torn and I bleeding internally. I required emergency surgery and it was discovered my valve was trashed and my heart was enlarged. I had a aneurysm that was going to my neck. I now have a mechanical valve and now take warfin for the rest of my life. Any one deals with the psychological effects that you constantly worry something is wrong with you when it’s not?

I just had an acute aortic dissection with an Intramural hematoma 2 weeks and 3 days ago. I'm a 63 year old women and didnt have any warning that this could happen to me. I have never heard of this. I am on a beta blocker (labetalol) to control my blood pressure. I will be evaluated for surgery at the end of June. Please pray for me! 🙏 Thank you for the positive outlook on life! ⚘️

Wonderful video. Informative. Thank you.

Diffrence Metoprolol / Atenolol?

Thanks! I have a friend who had this and lived. Just goes to show you that this is life and anything can happen.

Side effects for muself were aching knees,ear ringing,head aches, causes possible high blood sugar, be aware of many possible sides affects everyone is different. Do not live with a bunch of unwanted effects. This girl is young and effects will be different than an older person. Monitor your meds and effects be aware.

Hi Kel, if you ever get a chance please do a short overview on Bisoprolol Fumarate. Thanks

@kelsvlife : So happy to see the video of woman survivor😊. Has there been any changes in your menstrual cycle or period due to the intake of warfarin?

Oh you have to take blood thinners because of you mechanical valve

Do you know what valve you got

Thank you for sharing

Just had open heart surgery less than 2 weeks ago. The hospital I went to was top notch. The 3rd day the nursing staff gave me a sponge bath. In another video I saw, a patient said if they offer u a sponge path, take it. It will make u feel a better so I did & she was right.Day 4-6, the nursing staff would bring me & a chair to the bathroom so I could wash myself-face, arms, armpits, private area. The nurse washed my back & bottom if I had trouble. Then a fresh hospital gown was put on. It did make me feel better. I did bring my own wet wipes but I didnt need to use them. They comes very helpful after you need to go #2 bc you want to clean your butt & the wet cloth just makes things so much easier. Just toss them into the trash not the toilet. If you dont have any, ask the nursing staff to bring you some or ask a relative to pick up wipes or buy them b4 you go in for any surgery. Walmart sells them very cheap. You can just buy 1 pack or you can buy a pack or 3 or 6. They are good to wash yor face, hands, butt, etc. They are also good for car trips. In fact, I keep the Walmart wipes around my house & in my car all the time. You can't keep your hands too clean these days as covid is still out there. Dont worry about clothes . You should be in a fresh hospital gown every day. You will probably have 3 chest tubes in you like I did & when they get pulled out it might be a little messy. I also had a temporary pacemaker with wires to my heart & when that gets removed, it's the same thing. Thats why I say forget about button down clothes for the hospital. You only need fresh clothes to go home in.

Full healing of the sternum takes a YEAR. That is for any bone healing. Initial healing is 6-8 weeks.

Hi Kel, I suffer from PTSD and panic disorder/w agoraphobia, and my heart rate is constantly hovering around 100 bpm. My question is... Is it okay to take this with xanax? I take .5 mg Xanax, 4 times a day, and I'm kinda scared to start this in case there's an interaction. My Dr prescribed 50 mg of metoprolol succ. Thank you so much for this video. It puts my mind at ease about taking it, but that's the only thing I'm worried about now.

Very helpful cleaning advice. I had my surgery 2 weeks ago. I don't shower but clean up under arms and legs junction by soaping up and wet towel swipe just that area. Also washed up /shampoo my head.

Thank you for your advice. God bless you.❤

What would do if a cardiologist told a big lie to your uroligist.that you the patient complained of shortness of breath when in actuality you did not what would do.

Can you explain to me what a receptor is ...and what it's purpose is please ... your video was excellent... most interesting 😁

Thank you for sharing your experience with warmth and honesty ! Your presentation about Metoprolol was amazing as well ! Keep them coming and we will keep watching, learning and enjoying ! More power to you!👏💐

Looks like a nice place to visit. Thanks for sharing. So sorry you got covid.

I have only taken 2 doses and had a massive adrenaline spike… which caused bad panic attacks… wow…scared the crap out of me!

Nice video Kels. Porto looks great

Love your presence to this life-altering event Do you take beta blockers to bring/keep your heart rate to 60?? Asking because after I added natural supplements my heart rate is 57-63. I am an older 58 male with type B 4.6 cm dissection

What an amazing trip. I am happy for you. 🤗

So having high blood pressure and being 54 yrs old, heart rate down around 50 is not a concern?

I was just prescribed metoprolol. I really appreciate your discussion/explanation of it so much ❤️

Thanks for the great information! Very pleasant and informative