Hi RF1 Thanks for your reply. You are about 14 months ahead of me then, I hate the thought of still waiting 2 years down the line, you must have more patience than me! How have you recovered from...
Hello I've just found out that my PFO closure isn't completely sealed after 6 months. I realise some take upto a year but there were over 20 bubbles going through which falls into the highest...
Thanks for the kind message stkitt. lthree5 I read your message with interest. It reminded me that my facial numbness has gone since i had the closure (it's good to have some benefits). You say it's...
[tr ][td class=msgThread2 height="100%" vAlign=top]Hello everyone I had my 6 month follow up following my PFO closure with a biostar device in August. The hole hasn't fully closed. The cardio said...
Hello I had my 6 month follow up following my PFO closure with a biostar device in August. The hole hasn't fully closed. The cardio said they rate the shunt by 1-10 bubbles, 11-20 bubbles and over 20...
Hi Mamabear Glad to hear you are doing so well. I remember reading your positive post when I was waiting in my hospital bed - it really helped! Hope your appts go well on Tuesday. Can you tell me...
Hi Guitargirl I'm 4 wks post closure and am still getting some tightness in my throat/chest and palps. From what I've read it can take 2-3 months to settle. Why don't you come over to the other PFO...
Hello Just wondered how everyone is doing?! I'm 4 weeks post closure today and doing fine. My heart still goes a bit fast when I go upstairs or rush around too much but it settles quickly. At night...
I had a stroke last June and though it took months to diagnose my PFO I knew instantly that I wanted it closed. I did as much research as I can and had the procedure last week. It's a tough choice...
Sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. I'm unable to comment on your tests but wondered if you are going to have your PFO closed if it is distrupting your daily life so much. Best of luck...
Hello everyone Blazer, hope you are feeling clearer now that you have starting researching where to have your procedure. Greenhope, thanks for your input. I've been reading your old posts over the...
Hello everyone Thanks for your messages. I had my closure on Friday. I was in the catheter lab an hour longer than expected, they struggled to control my blood pressure and heart rate and had to...
thanks so much for your positive story. i am currently using a bedside computer in hospital in the uk. my closure is due to take place tomorrow. thanks again!...
brknhrt - sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. I've read loads and it does seem like the unfortunate people who develop problems tend to improve after 2-3 months. That probably sounds like...
Hello John Thanks for your reply. I'm female, 40 yrs old, I'm slim and was fit and healthy until last summer, like you, I also had a stroke. At first I was told I had a carotid artery dissection but...
Hello I've finally got a date for my PFO closure, 14th August, was hoping to post and see how everyone is doing but the old PFO closure thread is locked? Am I missing something?! Is there anyone else...
Climbing4life - sorry you are having a tough time. I only have a minute, I'm awaiting a date for my PFO closure but my consultant isn't going to check the hole has closed until 6 months after the...
Thanks Microgoo. I've been told not to drive for 1 wk only and could fly within a month. I probably wouldn't fancy it though especially as I'd be off warfarin after a year of taking it. I can't wait...
Microgoo - thanks for posting your story. I'm waiting for a date for my catheter closure. Please do let us have updates of how things are going. Were you diagnosed as having a TIA or stroke? The TEE...
Great to hear Beezy84 and climbing4life are doing so well! I've just met the Consultant who will do my procedure, he was great, he has done hundreds of closures and was very calming. I'm gonna have a...
JeannaMarie - I hope it's the same for me, that camera experience was vile! The stitches bit sounds grim.... hope you are getting used to the Coumadin, I've been on warfarin for 10 months now and...
Jeannamarie - so glad your procedure went well. Did you have the TOE/TEE whilst having the closure? I hated that test so much I'm hoping I don't need it again. Thanks for sharing your positive news!...
Climbing4life - how are you feeling now? Do hope things have settled down for you. Beezy84 - hope you are doing ok, I look forward to hearing how it was for you! Catmom5 - you haven't had much luck...
Thanks Catmom5 and Greenhope. That's given me something to think about . Greenhope I can relate to what you said about your neuro - "Although he is regarded as a brilliant neurologist (I later found...
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Hello everyone Hope you are having a good day. I'm waiting for a date for my PFO closure, I had a stroke last year but didn't get the PFO diagnosed until recently. My neuro isn't very positive about...
Hello everyone I'm still waiting for a date for my PFO closure, I'm expecting it to be around June. I wondered what people have been told regarding flying after having the device fitted. My Neuro...
Hello I'm new here and getting nervous! I'm 39 year old mum with 2 young children, I had a mild stroke in June 08. I've been diagnosed with a PFO and decided to go for the closure option as I've had...