Open Heart Surgery Questions
How would you describe an open heart surgery in detail? I need sensory details about an open heart surgery... sights, sounds, smells, textures, movements, gestures. I have to write an descriptive essay and i have no experience whatsoever with any medical procedures. Thank you!
What are the terms for a smoker having open heart surgery for valve replacement? Please, no rude comments about me being a smoker or about me being a smoker with heart problems or about how my smoking has caused my problems. I have had a leaking valve for many years, it is NOT due to smoking. I am 19 and in a month and a half, I will be having open heart surgery for one valve replacement. I have been smoking for almost 3 years. If you could answer any or all of my questions that would be very helpful. -How long before the surgery is it mandatory for me to quit smoking? -If I choose to smoke after my surgery, (I'm not sure yet), how long is it mandatory to wait to start smoking again? -My doctor didn't even ask if I smoked, as I definitely don't look like a smoker. Is this something I should tell him right away? -Also, just kind of a bonus question, how many chest tubes will I come out of surgery with and how long will they have to stay in? Thanks
How long does it take to recover from open heart surgery? Im 16 and found out my tricuspid valve is leaking and they might have to do open heart surgery to replace it. I know i already cant join the military (it was my dream to be a pilot) but can i still play basketball and do normal things i do now? I love playing basketball.. couldn't imagine not being able to do it. also what is the recovery time and do people die during this surgery?
How long should I be sore after open heart surgery? I am 25 yrs old and had open heart surgery three weeks ago. However, I am still really sore. I walk a lot,but at time my incision is still very painful and where the drainage tubes were are still really sore as well. Is this normal?....and when will this all get better?
Whats it like to have open heart surgery? I am set to have open heart surgery in April and ive been reassured that after the surgery the actual heart doesnt hurt at all, thats good. But ive heard that the chest bone hurts. How bad does it hurt and how much pain/discomfort are you in following the surgery and for how long?
Anyone here who had undergone an open heart surgery at Philippine Heart Center? Do you have a son/daughter, members of the family, friends who had a congenital heart disease and undergone open heart surgery in Philippine Heart Center? If yes, what can you say about the hospital (services, facilities, etc.). Who are your attending Pediatric Cardiologist and Pediatric Cardio Surgeon? Tell something about after the operation?
What are the chances of dying from open heart surgery? My grandpa is having open heart surgery in the next few days and I'm really worried about it. I only know like a vague description about it: he has a problem with his veins(?) something to do with something not being opened all the way and so his heartbeat is irregular and a little too quick, he has to get open heart surgery on it. He also is having pneumonia. He's 84, and has diabetes... What are the chances of him dying from open heart surgery? ._.
What are the chances of dying from open heart surgery? My grandpa is having open heart surgery in the next few days and I'm really worried about it. I only know like a vague description about it: he has a problem with his veins(?) something to do with something not being opened all the way and so his heartbeat is irregular and a little too quick, he has to get open heart surgery on it. He also is having pneumonia. He's 84, and has diabetes... What are the chances of him dying from open heart surgery? ._.
Is having open heart surgery considered a disability? I'm 26 years old,i had open heart surgery at the age of two but was told recently i will have to have surgery again( valve repair or replacement). I'm been having alot of different symptoms for awhile now. Chest pains alot,dry coughing that gets terrible when i lay down to sleep,i get tired more easily now,etc..Would they consider that a disability?
What are the chances of the eldery surviving open heart surgery? My grandpa has major blockage areas and they want to do open heart surgery here's what I know Surgery to remove blockage Open heart He's 75 He had a major heart attack in early 2011 His surgery is in 2 weeks What are his chances of surviving? Will he be safe with the surgeon making him wait 2 weeks?
How long does it take to get up and around after open heart surgery ? I asked earlier but evidentally the answerers did not know what I meant.I am having open heart surgery again,this time for aortic stenosis.I was on a ventilator for a while after the last surgery and I can't remember how long it was for.And now this time I am a caregiver so how long after having open heart surgery until I will be able to go back to my care giver duties ? Thanks.
What is a good gift for a woman very close to me who just had open heart surgery? A very special person to me just had to have open heart surgery. She was my teacher a few years ago where my mom works and she has been almost like a second mother to me. She has done so much for me and I am thinking about getting her a gift. I got her a card but I am thinking I might want to get her something else. What should I get her? I really don't want to get her chocolate, flowers, ballons, because she will probably get these things from everyone. At the same time I don't want it to be really extravagant. Just a meaningful little present to let her know I am thinking of her.
My 75 year old grandmother is having open heart surgery, should I be worried? I just found out today that my grandmother will be having an open heart surgery in about 2 weeks. She has a few blocked arteries and a faulty valve. She has had multiple surgeries in the past and isn't in the best condition health wise. Should I be worried? I don't know anyone who has been through this surgery before and I am currently very scared for her.
How long does it take to recover from open heart surgery? I have had open heart surgery when I was 15 from endocarditis. They had to remove/cut away the regurgitation from my tricuspid valve, so now I have a leaky heart valve. I'm 25 now and I ended up in the hospital not that long ago because my heart was going 200 beats per minute. The doctors ran all kinds of tests and told me that eventually I am going to need a valve replacement. I'm on two different medications to control my heart rate right now. It works alright for the most part. I know that my chances are a lot higher than before on surgery, but I'm just curious on how long it will take to recover from tricuspid valve replacement surgery, if having heart surgery for the second time makes it take longer to recover because I know I'm going to have to deal with it in the near future.
How long for the pain to stop after open heart surgery? I had open heart surgery about a week ago. already took all of my pain pills and cant get any more till i see the dr next week. just want to know how long to expect the pain to continue? oh yea i have namounia too in one lung and that hurts also, took all of antibiotics but still feel it in there. cant take over counter pain meds cause of my ulser. just want to know when this will stop? thanks mike
Is catheter ablation categorized as an open heart surgery? Hi, I would just like to ask if catheter ablation is categorize as an open heart surgery? I want to verify this because my friend needs an ablation to correct his WPW which goes with SVT. We have to know if this will be covered by his medical insurance but they said that ablation falls under open heart surgery and he has no coverage for that, but seeing all the descriptions of ablation, I do not believe that it is an open heart surgery. please enlighten me on this. Thank you.
what is the mortality rate for someone undergoing open heart surgery to repair a hole? My best friend (18 year old male, in good health) has a hole in his heart and is undergoing surgery on the 22nd to have it fixed, and I was wondering what his chances of survival were? I don't know many of the details, just that he's having open heart surgery awful circulation, and a heart rate of 90 at rest, and is completely terrified he won't survive.
Is laparoscopic aortic valve replacement a reliable alternative to open-heart surgery? I am helping my father, who is 89, make a decision. He is otherwise in excellent health. But I am worried the trauma of open-heart surgery will too much for him. Is laparoscopic aortic valve replacement a reliable alternative to open-heart surgery? I am helping my father, who is 89, make a decision. He is otherwise in excellent health. But I am worried the trauma of open-heart surgery will be too much for him. Can anyone recommend good resources to help prepare for this decision before we meet the surgeon?
How long are you in the hospital after open heart surgery? My father had 2 strokes, and the cause for the strokes were leakage's in the heart from a burst valve, and he's having open heart surgery really soon, how long will he be in the hospital for? A couple weeks? months? I would like to know :) thanks! xx
Is it ok to play football after open heart surgery? I had open heart surgery in april of 2008 and i just joined the football team this week. I know you don't know my particular case, but as a general rule, is it ok to play football after having open heart surgery?
how likely is it to develop chronic AF after open heart surgery? My father has had an open heart surgery two days ago (CABG). Since then, he had an AFIB in the CTU and was shocked three times. Next day, he was given a medication because his heart rate went up. Does this mean he will have a chronic AFIB ? will this AFIB last or is it common to have it once or twice post open heart surgery?
What is life expectancy after successful open heart surgery? My father-in-law had successful open heart surgery 9 months ago. We live in another country and I worry that my husband will regret not living closer to his father as he only sees him once a year. I wonder whether we should pack up and move closer to his parents. We are better off in the country we live and it is better here for our girls to grow up but then both our parents live in the same town overseas.
What is open heart surgery like for an infant? My daughter is going to have open heart surgery in a couple of weeks. SHe is 8 months old. I am just wondering if anyone can tell me what they went through and what I should expect. She is getting a large VSD fixed. Thanks!
What do people think when they hear about open heart surgery? I had open heart surgery when I was a baby. A lot of times, I don't tell people, and if they see my scar and don't comment, oh well. Although I have seen obituaries of people who die EARLY from it, including babies. What open heart surgery means is that I have a heart defect and would have died without the surgery. It does not mean I am going to die now, but it can cause an early death or a heart attack. And that I have the scar on my chest. So, is it better not to tell people?
whats the mortality rate in an open heart surgery? My friend is having three of her valves replaced in an open heart surgery and i was just wondering what are the chances she wont live thru the surgery. Shes already freak out as it is so I dont want to ask her about it. Shes in her 20's and other than her heart issues, shes healthy. Also she said they need to replace the valves every so many years. Do all the these surgeries carry the same risk or does it get better or worse?
Are there any programs that help ppl who dont have medical insurance but has to have open heart surgery? My father does not have health insurance and his aorta is open and they are going to have to do open heart surgery on him to close it and they have forwarned my family that it is a very very expensive surgery but he has to have it to save his life. he is only 42 years old and is known for paying his debt back but with such a large amount I am trying to find out if there are any programs he may qualify for to help us.
What is a good gift for someone who just had open heart surgery? A very special person to me just had to have open heart surgery. She was my teacher a few years ago where my mom works and she has been almost like a second mother to me. She has done so much for me and I am thinking about getting her a gift. I got her a card but I am thinking I might want to get her something else. What should I get her? I really don't want to get her chocolate, flowers, ballons, because she will probably get these things from everyone. At the same time I don't want it to be really extravagant. Just a meaningful little present to let her know I am thinking of her. Chat, that is SO not an option.
how long does it take after open heart surgery I can do cement work and brick work? I'm a contractor and I do brick, block and cement work for a living how long should I take off before I go back to this line of work or should I just not do it any more When I ask my dctor has he had anyone go back to doing what I do after surgery he said "NO" ,I had quad by-pass I'm 48 and I had It when I was 44, I lost 50lbs and feel like i did when I was in my thirty's I'm 6'4" 255lbs an ex football player and now that ya have a little more on me what do ya think and I have no heart damage, the operation was do to clotted artery's,
asking for help for a 2 week old baby, who just had open heart surgery? I have a very good friend who has just given birth to twins.She and the father are really having a hard time. One of the twins was born perfectly fine and the other was born with a heart defect.He has already undergone his first major surgery ,with many more to follow. I am trying to find some way to come up with ideas to help them in their time of need.We are trying to get together a benefit ,yard sale, bake sale ,anything that we can to help them. If anyone has any ideas please send a responce. Thank You! I want to thank everyone who took time to comment.God Bless you! Despite all efforts and prayers,Baby Shawn passed yesterday morning. His little body could not hold on any longer. He is with God now,and we are continuing to help the family.Thank you all again! God Bless
I had open heart surgery 3yrs ago,it was taped . How can i get a copy of this? I had a tumor wrapped around my heart ,was told I was like the third person in the world to have this. I know i have rights but i don't know what they are,when this was done i asked my docs. for a copy and they pretended like they didn't hear me. Is there a web site i can go to,tooget me started in getting this video,so i know my rights exactly.
Would Creatine be Save To Take If I Had Open heart Surgery? I am currently 20 years old, but i had my heart surgery almost over two years now, and i was wondering if it would be ok to take creatine, because i am trying to gain more muscle mass, but i dont want to take it if it will affect my heart or something and be a risk?
Information on exercise post Open Heart Surgery - what is possible? My father had a very difficult time deciding to go ahead with his triple heart by pass as my mother (his wife of 44 years) had been admitted into a hospice after battling melanoma cancer for 8 years. On the morning my father was taken away for surgergy my mother passed away. My father awoke from surgery to be informed Mum had passed. He has always been a very fit man his whole life and is continuing to exercise however the complexity of his situation has meant that he is often lacking energy probably suffering a little depression not that he would ever say that. He also suffered a virus and infection in the lung which delayed his recovery further. He is desperate to find a book that gives you a guide on how far you can push exercise after open heart surgery as he is keen to get back into it but does not feel his body is up for it which I believe is more psychological than physical. Does anyone have any books they could recommend on this subject???
how much would open-heart surgery cost to repair a hole in the heart? the love of my life is dying from a hole in his heart and the doctors say that he will need surgery. but his family will not be able to afford it and i was hoping that maybe that since im going to marry him, that i could pay for a large amount of it. so i was just wondering how much it would cost to fix his heart.
What should I know about open heart surgery? Yeah,, I've never been to college or any thing, but I've been in wikipedia and google enough.. I'm about to preform open heart surgery on my dog.. he keeps barking a lot so I figure it must be something with his heart. I already have a pill that will relax him and keep him still for about three hours.. Is there any thing the yahoo! community can offer as a tip? Should I do this inside?
Any info on how to get rid of keloid after open heart surgery? My daughter who is 18 months old had her second and last open heart surgery four months before. After her first surgery at the age of one only a tiny pinkish line was left on her chest from the surgery. Unfortunately, after the second one the scar did not heal normally and there is a keliod on the chest. Do you have any idea how to get rid of it? Is there any medicine which could remove it?
Can I join the RAF with open heart surgery and a heart murmur? I had open heart surgery at 7 days old and would like to know If I am able to join the RAF as a driver, the heart surgery was done at 7 days and I an now 16, it dose not effect me in any way at all and the doctors said if any thing went wrong it would have in the first year or 2, the heart murmur I have is only a slight one and does not effect me in any way at all. So can I join?
Has anyone had open heart surgery and experienced this? Hi, I had open heart surgery a month ago, (I am only 36 years old) I have been having a problem when i move a certain way or bend over it feels like my rib cage shifts. It's almost like one side pushes forward and the other side goes in making it feel like it is crushing my lung. Has anyone else experienced this and if so how long did it take until it stopped. Thanks to anyone who can help me out.
How painful is open heart surgery? Has anyone had open heart surgery and how bad is it?, am sure its a very unpleasent experience but a friend described it as horrible!.., appreciatte some feedback.
Is it bad for a baby to have open heart surgery? I would like to know this because I am male and 17 and had a ASD and a VSD and I would like to know if it is bad for kids to have a Open heart surgery at 3 days old. Had anyone else had that and became perfictly fine afterwards?
Have you had problems after open heart surgery? My husband had open heart by-pass surgery (5 of them) back in March and when he came to in the ICU he said" my left arm is killing me"and everyone just passed it off as the IV needle bothering him, but since then he has been in constant pain with it. It swells and draws up on its own. We have been to numerous doctors and hospitals for it and still no answers. Has anyone else had a similiar problem or if you are in the medical profession can you give us some help. Thank-you.
why am i gaining more weight now after having open heart surgery.? a couple of years ago i had open heart surgery to cover up a hole, i was 17 at the time. but before my surgery, i was skinny, i could eat basically anything and not gain that much weight, but after having the surgery, i noticed i started to gain more weight. was it because of my heart?
Would open heart surgery before the 1980s have required blood transfusions? I'm just looking into something for my family. My grandmother had a congenital heart defect and had at least 2 open heart surgeries before she died. I'm not sure when she died; I just know it was before I was born, which was 1982. I know nothing about surgeries these days, let alone from way back then. So, would those have required blood transfusions at all? Thanks!
How long does open heart surgery take? I'm writing a story called Take My Heart, and in it an open heart surgery takes place. I don't know how long the surgery is. Someone mentioned 12 hours. but if anyone knows, can you tell me? That'd be great, thanks. ^^
Are there any programs that help ppl who dont have medical insurance but has to have open heart surgery? My father does not have health insurance and his aorta is open and they are going to have to do open heart surgery on him to close it and they have forwarned my family that it is a very very expensive surgery but he has to have it to save his life. he is only 42 years old and is known for paying his debt back but with such a large amount I am trying to find out if there are any programs he may qualify for to help us.
How to hide a Scar from open heart surgery i had when i was 2days old? I had surgery when i was very young. it left a scar that starts right below my left arm and when ever i wear a swimsuit or tanktop people talk about and act like i cant hear them. it really bothers me. I know it shows that im strong buts its really annoying for people taking about me behind my back.
Open heart surgery on an infant? What are the costs of an open heart surgery on an infant in America.. I am trying to sponsor a child that needs to have this surgery done because they can not do it in the country that this child is from.. I know that my insurance will not cover him * 5 month old boy * is there a free clinic around that would operate on him and where can i go for help regarding this matter.. I am desperate.
How would you spend the last 4-5 days prior to a complicated, high-risk open heart surgery? Yes, for me it's shockingly REAL (Ventricular Septal Defect)... it's coming and it's inevitable! So how would YOU spend the week before a heart operation? And let's just ASSUME that your medical condition will not be a factor and you can do whatever you may please in that last week. Also, it all should happen in the Philippines... because that's where it will happen in my case.
During an open heart surgery do doctors freeze the body of their patients? Like pouring ice all over the body before the heart is stopped...I heard somebody said something about it a long time ago. Is this really true? Barabara nope i know what i am saying during an open heart surgery a heart must be stopped first for the surgery to be carried out but what i need to know is if the body is frozen with ice or the ice is packed around the heart. DrM you are quite correct...I have watched a partial video of people actually covered almost complete with ice during open heart surgery.... I was just shocking curious about it.....Thanks DrM... A lot of people always complain about partial numbness when they wak up and feel like they have been frozen. Another point is that many doctors have told me about bodies being frozen during the surgery...but i still cant believe it...
How can I make my open heart surgery scar less obvious? I know it is something not to complain about because I survived the surgery, but I would like it to be less obvious.....I can't wear bikinis even though I only weigh 100 lbs because the scar is so weird looking if I wear a top like that or any top that shows skin. any help?
How dangerous is open heart surgery? On average what are the real risks and survival risks of having your heart operated on? i have a friend being operated on soon. I dont know the details, but i know it's somewhat major. So i a was just wondering thanks let me put it this way: she is 16 and pretty small. only about 5'1". I forgot what exactly is wrong, but it has to do with her heart.
what are the chances of an 85 year-old man surviving open-heart surgery? The doctors have decided on replacing one of the valves in his heart with one taken from a pig. He's a WW2 amputee who is ridiculously physically healthy and mentally sound. Two weeks ago his lungs were drained of fluid that had built up, and we've been told that his heart has only been working at 1/3 capacity,.
Any parents of children that had open heart surgery..? My daughter had open heart surgery little more than a year ago at 21 months old. She is now 3.She has pnamonia now for 2nd time. Doctor told me regular colds turn into pnumonia for her since her heart and lungs are weaker than other kids.She caught a cold first from one of my other kids. Has naybody have this problem too. And what steps have you taken to prevent this when one kid is sick or in public places they say where others have colds.
Are there any REAL Scar Cover-Ups? I Have From Open Heart Surgery? I have a scar 10 years old from Open Heart Surgery. I am spanish with a light olive complexion and my scar is thin and pale colored. Are there any real scar cover ups? I am going to be in my brothers wedding and the dresses that were picked are low cut. I'm very embarrased to have the scar showing and would appreciate any and all real responses. The cover up would have to last me through church and photos...about 4 hours or so. Thank you!
open heart surgery? has anyone else around my age(22) gone through open heart surgery? what was the reason for the surgery? how old were you when you had the surgery? does it run vertical or horizontal? how do you feel about your scar? how do you feel when its pointed out? AND would you ever have plastic/cosmetic surgery to get rid of the scar?? I was 16 months old when i had my ASD repaired. but i still had a mitrol vavle leak and tricuspid valve leak. they left that alone until i was 20 and then repaired those(after my heart had enlarged some and i had pressure on my right chambers). both times they did it vertical(top to bottom). when i was younger i hated my scar, it was bumpy and other kids always asked questions i didnt know how to answer. now that ive had my second surgery and im more aware of what has happened im completely comfortable...and i wouldnt have surgery to take the scar away, its part of who i am and reminds me of things ive overcome in my life!!! lol people see the scar if i happen to be wearing a v neck shirt or swim suits...its not like im flashing people!!! thanks for the reply!
open heart surgery?? Omg i'm bawling my eyes out!!! My grampie went to the hospital for his annual check up and they (my nanny and grampie) found out that he has a clogged artery and they have to do surgery to get rid of it cause if they leave it it will completly clog up and he'll have a heart attack or something because not enough blood is getting to his heart or something. Anyways they want to do open heart surgery but they say that they of course have to put him on the thing that will keep him breathing during the surgery so hopefully he doesn't die during it!! However thye also say that because his lungs are in such bad condition (he's never smoked he's just always had screwy lungs) that when they take him of the breathing thing his lungs may not re-act correctly and he might die!! I'm so scared!! I'm praying and stuff and doing a lot of crying but what do you think the percent would be of him coming through the surgery?? He's 78 if that helps!
Pediatrics open heart surgery. Do you have any stories? My son 10 months old is having open heart surgery in the last week of March. I'm just looking for any one who has had any experience with their child having open heart surgery. I want to hear both sides, so if you have a story and it's not the happiest, it's ok. I do realize that their are two sides to this proceedeure. Even if you haven't had any personal experience, but you've had someone close to you go through this that will due. Please only serious answers. This is not the kind of question to have fun with. This is a serious situation, and i'm in need of serious guidence, and advice. I would like to add that the condition that my son has is called Tetrology of Fallot. For the last 10 months his condition has been improving. The condition consists of four defects; the first is a large VSD, ventricular septal defect ( for all who dont know what that is, it's a hole in the septum, the wall that divides the left side of the heart from the right). The second is a pulmonary stenosis ( narrowing of the pulmonary valve). The third is a right ventricular hypertrophy ( when the right venticle thickens because the heart is pumping harder than it should to move the blood through the narrow pulmonary valve). The fourth is an overriding aorta (the defect is in the location of the aorta, instead of being attached to the to the left ventricle allowing only oxygen rich blood to flow through, the aorta is between the left and right ventricles right over the VSD. As a result the oxygen poor blood from the right ventricle flows right into the aorta. Instead of into the pulmonaryartery So far he has been able to, by himself heal all of his defects on his own, except for the stenosis. He still has a small hole remaining in the septum. Which is pulling the mitrial valve into the septum, causing a small leak. And that is what will be operated on. I've looked over the proceedure, and of coarse it looks cut and dry. but thats never who it goes. If you've had a surgeon make any mistakes during your childs heart surgery please let me know what it was and how it was dealt with. Also how your child is doing.
Open heart surgery and cholesterol? I had open heart surgery about 3 years ago, and have since had my cholesterol tested on a few occasions. Each time it says i have high cholesterol but i have been told that that could be due to the surgery. does anyone know where i can get more information on this, or does anyone know the answer to this. Oh and my surgery was to fix a Birth Defect i did not know i had that involved two of my pulmonary veins being connected to the wrong side of my heart. I should add i am 25 and had the surgery at 23, i had never shown instances of high cholesterol before the surgery.
non-invasive aneurysm surgery, or open heart operation? i have found out that I have a heart aneurysm. I am trying to decide between non-invasive surgery and open heart surgery. I am 27 so I (hopefully!!!) have a long time ahead of me. I dont want to be in and out of surgery. does anyone know the chances of having to repeat surgery with the non-invasive methods, coil and stent and the risks of open heart surgery on someone my age. i think there is obviously less risk for me than for a 60 year old man.
history of open heart surgery? ok i have to do a report about open heart surgery.... my teacher wants me to get the history of open heart surgery and how it compares to surgeries today. plus how dearths have gone down- and survival rates are up. where can i find history of ^^ these things...i need a specific WEBSITE cuz ive already typed in some things but i couldnt find n e thing....PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!!!
Open heart surgery? My 8 month old son has a very large Artial Septal Defect (ASD) and is scheduled for open heart surgery Oct 3 and I am scared to death. Anyone else been through this? I know this is a routine surgery, but it's being done on MY baby.
open heart surgery? Hi, My husband found out this morning that his mom will be undergoing open heart surgery on Friday. We are really worried. I will be going with my husband to the hospital to be supportive. The doctor said something about 4 bypasses. What does mean? Also, can we have some extra prayers for her. Thanks so much.
Open Heart Surgery? how does your age sex health affect open heart surgery? What if you were a 44 year old male? what are some risk factors!
Open heart Surgery on an infant, any moms who have dealt with this and anyone who has dealt with the condition My daughter was on Friday, morning and there was a window of time where she was ok then a few test came back irregular, then she couldnt hold her o2 blood level. They did a bit of tests ultrasounds and so on, the found she has Transposition of the Great Arteries(TGA). They rushed her from our hospital to the local childrens hospital. (I was discharged 26 hours later) They plan to do surgery Tuesday. I was hoping to hear all ends of the spectrum on this to have a better understanding of what to expect. The fact that this is one in onehundred makes finding someone with common ground difficult. Any stories or experiences of moms(or dads) of infants in open heart surgery and any particular to TGA would be greatly appreciated. I know each child is different but i would like to know how long they were in the hospital and if there were any future procedures(they dont anticipate her needing them but curious about others, and i know that they cant predict the future) Thank you in advance Sorry she was born on friday. i left out born in the first sentence.
open heart surgery? Hi, My husband found out this morning that his mom will be undergoing open heart surgery on Friday. We are really worried. I will be going with my husband to the hospital to be supportive. The doctor said something about 4 bypasses. What does this mean? Also, can we have some extra prayers for her. Thanks so much.
Depression after open heart surgery? How common is depression after open heart surgery. I had OHS Jan. 3rd I'm only 39 years old and had to go with the tissue valve instead of mechanical, due to other health issues. This means I will have to face another OHS in approx. 10 years, but to be honest I just can't see myself doing this again. I feel guilty for feeling this way, but this surgery was HARD, VERY HARD. I'm wondering if this depression is from the surgery or from knowing that I will need to do it again, per my surgeon. What causes the depression anyway? Thanks for any comments, suggestions. Thanks to all of you. I guess I thought I was going to handle it better than I have. I do feel guilty, because I have a 20 year old son whom I love dearly. He says I will do it again if he has to drag me in by the hair of my head kicking and screaming the whole way. That's why I feel guilty about the way I am feeling. I do appreciate the comments I have a follow up appt. with my surgeon on Wed. I will bring up this issue with him. I am also hoping 10 years down the road it will be much less invasive. I had my aortic valve replaced. Thanks again. To Mike P: I found it interesting what you said about getting rid of friends. I actually called someone who I called my best friend for many years, and she was, but she let me down big time. Didn't show up at the hospital or call until my 4th day in CICU. I asked her where she had been, but got no answer. She is in an abusive relationship and has been for many years. She has had many chances to get out of this relationship, so when I called her up of course she blamed her husband for not being there for me, but at this point I told her it is her fault for what she is living through. I would have been there for her and she knew it, so I told her to just stay in her little world until he kills her and I'll fight to live in mine. We haven't spoken since, she never even attempted to call me back. I agree it was time to let her go; you just can't help someone who refuses to help themselves. Sorry for the rant; it just hit a spot with me.
Is an open heart surgery the only option to close a moderate VSD? My 2yr old son has VSD since birth & his doc insisted an open heart surgery be done ASAP. the thing is, my child has never turn blue or become breathless & no feeding probs watsoever,signs tat the doc said we shld look out for. So i'm sort of not keen on doing the surgery as of now. What will happen if we go for the surgery when he's bigger?
Open-heart surgery support groups? Does any one know if there are any support groups for people who NEED open-heart surgery in Ohio. I am looking for other people who have had it done to help me prepare or mine. I have a congenital heart defect called: Tricuspid Atresia Hypoplastic Right Ventricle Pulmanary Stenosis And I guess what I am looking for is anybody who has had open-heart surgery or has to have it. I would like to find someone else with the same condition but it is pretty rare.
I had open heart surgery 3yrs ago,it was taped . How can i get a copy of this? I had open heart surgery 3yrs ago,it was taped . How can i get a copy of this? I had a tumor wrapped around my heart ,was told I was like the third person in the world to have this. I know i have rights but i don't know what they are,when this was done i asked my docs. for a copy and they pretended like they didn't hear me. Is there a web site i can go to,tooget me started in getting this video,so i know my rights exactly. In Houston Texas Have copies of medical records I want a copy of video or the video
Memory loss and Open heart surgery? I had open heart surgery 2 years ago (MVP), and it seems since then, I have memory loss. Is this normal? I can remember what I did recently, but not from years ago.
how long is the open heart surgery good for? I had open heart surgery 4 years ago and I'm now 48 years old ex football player and in great shape ,I had quad- bypass and today I:m in great shape I have the strength that I had when I was 30 everybody keeps saying take it easy "what does that mean ", I'm 6' 4 and 245, solid muscle I don;t smoke or drink and I do not do any drugs SO how long is this surgery good for. and no I have no heart damage, I'm looking for experienced answer not knowledgeable ones
I was operated for open heart surgery. A titanium plate was fixed on my sternum caused problem. can I sue? I was operated for open heart surgery. The surgeon from USA brought a titanium plate to be fixed on the sternum (chest bones). Due to the fault in the titanium plate I had gone through tough time and survival was unpredictable. The doctors opened my chest 4 times due to the problem of the titanium. But the doctors did not know that titanium plate was the cause until they opened the fourth time. I had to spend 3 times more than usual charges and also I am not feeling well, too.Can I sue the company ?
I had undergone for open heart surgery - VSD Closure? I am 23 years old boy. I born with hole in my Heart (VSD) and when I was 10 years old in September 1994 operation/open heart surgery for VSD closure is done. I have been living the normal life and not taking any medicine. we have done check up and the report was normal. my question is will i be normal whole life? Currently i can do every thing like normal person, i can run, i can play cricket etc... Please let me know Is there still any risk in my future life? My weight has been increased because i am working in night shift. currently i am 77kg and 6 ft. tall. i want to reduce my weight, but I am worried to do excercise, Yoga or pranayam. please let me know what is best for me i mean can i do Yoga or pranayam. please advice me friends. thanks in advance.
question for drs/nurses about open heart surgery?? my dad has blocked arteries, and this is going to be his 2nd open heart surgery in less than 2 years and my mom doesnt like to tell me anything even though im old enough to drive. anyways, hes had over 5 heartattacks and has bad diabetes, and i want to know what the chances of him making it through this surgery are, and if the surgery works about how long he can live. im very close to my dad and want honest answers from doctors or people with experience. other info: lately hes been having alot of diabetic attacks, and chest problems with breathing and etc. also, his eyes are extremely swollen lately, and i think thats from the diabetes?
my baby boy had open heart surgery.....? my little boy is now 13 months old when he was 6 months old he had open heart surgery to close two of his holes. anyway he still has a rather large lump on his chest where the had to cut through his sternum, is this normal? or should this swelling have gone down by now? im just worried because he seems to get sick alot, and after his surgery i worry about everything. thanks for ur answers.. ok the lump is directly under the scar but it is rock hard it feels like bone and its round if that helps....
my daughter had open heart surgery? my daughter had open heart surgery a year ago she is sixteen now her scar down her chest is still very pink and lumpy does anybody know how long it takes for it to sink into a smooth scar. i have asked her local doctor but he just said time will tell. she has stopped going swimming because she thinks people are looking at her .
question for anyone that has had open heart surgery? Hello I have a few questions for anyone who has had bi-pass open heart surgery. My father 53 years old had a 5 way bypass October 19th he has came home and is sleeping in a hospital bed. Even though he is out of the hospital he is still not able to sleep very well he is taking about 7-10 different meds at one time and has even been taking half of a sleeping pill and was told to take a tylonal pm this has not helped and making him fill weaker. Did anyone have any of the same problems i like to say to him he's not alone on this problem may make him fill a little better. Also if anyone knows of anyway to find support groups for him that be great to and any other encouraging advice you might give for them would be most helpful! Thank you!
question for anyone that has had open heart surgery? Hello I have a few questions for anyone who has had bi-pass open heart surgery. My father 53 years old had a 5 way bypass October 19th he has came home and is sleeping in a hospital bed. Even though he is out of the hospital he is still not able to sleep very well he is taking about 7-10 different meds at one time and has even been taking half of a sleeping pill and was told to take a tylonal pm this has not helped and making him fill weaker. Did anyone have any of the same problems i like to say to him he's not alone on this problem may make him fill a little better. Also if anyone knows of anyway to find support groups for him that be great to and any other encouraging advice you might give for them would be most helpful! Thank you!
How can I comfort my husband before open heart surgery? My husband is soon to have open heart surgery for 3 blocked coronary vessels and while I know that others have this and survive , I worry for him and find myself crying thinking I might lose him. We've been together for 33 years and have 3 children. I want to be positive that he will be ok, but he is a diabetic(poorly controlled on insulin) he is 55, and has high BP (controled with medication), and has 26% kidney function. Seeing him scared knowing he does'nt have a choice except to get the surg. is tearing me up.I want to be able to ease his fears, but don't know what to say. He thinks he will die or come out of the surg. on a dialysis machine.How do I prepare my kids 12, 13, and 20 ,we are all just scared and no one to talk to that has been through this. I try not to think of myself, and I need to be strong for him but this is really the worst thing we've ever faced. He never had any idea his heart was bad, the Dr.s found this out while he was in hosp. to get his foot ulcer rep.
today is day 1000 after having open heart surgery? today janurary 3rd 2008 is my 1000 day out of having open heart surgery has any one else hit that mark or past it today . today saturday janurary 5th is day 1003 and all systems are go and i want to thank all the people that answered the question and all the well wishers to quote a verse from a greatful dead song "what a long strange trip it,s been "
My neice is 4 months old and has a heart problem she might need open heart surgery? ok i dont know much because my sister just hung up on me she said that the baby has a heart problem didnt say what but that she might need open heart surgery and i guess they were going to put the baby on steriod meds to make her heart stronger is this normal something doesnt sound right...they said that shes gotten sick over night (shes had a heart problem for about a month) and i guess they said that they are quarentining the baby...now why would they do that? does anyone know anything i dont know much about this but i want to be more into whats going on would they really do all this with a 4 month old? when in quarentene can the parents or anyone see the baby someone please let me know what can be wrong
Are there any REAL Scar Cover-Ups? I Have From Open Heart Surgery? I have a scar 10 years old from Open Heart Surgery. I am spanish with a light olive complexion and my scar is thin and pale colored. Are there any real scar cover ups? I am going to be in my brothers wedding and the dresses that were picked are low cut. I'm very embarrased to have the scar showing and would appreciate any and all real responses. The cover up would have to last me through church and photos...about 4 hours or so. Thank you!
My Mom is 81 years old. Should she have open-heart surgery? She has had an angiogram and has a blocked heart valve as well as leaking arteries. She has to make the decision whether to have open heart surgery. She goes through spells of finding it very hard to breathe and then can't do anything. Should she have this very serious operation?