My Cardio who was also my surgeon said I had no restrictions. I went back to my normal slow workouts within a week. But they are light workouts. I lift & do light cardio. My 1st Post bubble was...
I cant even make it 5 Minutes Catmom. Literally. I was Up all night running to the bathroom. Sometimes I can make it for 20 minutes. But not any longer then that.This is with all the protection one...
Im wondering how many of you are on 81 mg of Aspirin for Life after your PFO has been closed. Thanks, Dejaboo...
Catmom5. Interesting. I sure watched but could not figure out where to look when they ran the Saline. How do you deal with the bleeding Issues? I am stuck in my Bathroom for days on end. And after...
Catmom5- I read in your other post that your 1 yr Bubble showed leakage : ( Im very sorry to hear this. When did you or will you see your Cardio to see what they think/say? How did you get your...
DeerMarie- I think one lays on their back for around 3-6 hrs. it does vary with each person. I think I was about 4 hrs before I could raise my head some. I did not stay over night- Seems like almost...
Good Luck DeerMarie! I felt very good 4 weeks after my Procedure. its been 6 now. As long as you dont have any complications- which dont happen often- I think you should do fine on your trip. Id be...
I figured youd be off Plavix! yea! I am waiting so Bad for that. Was in the ER Friday because I was Hemorraging. Cardio gave me permission to be off Plavix for 2 days. Luckily things stopped. Who...
Ah, Greenhope I was waiting to hear your report...I had Feb 2nd in my Head. That is Great to hear! I am very happy for you, Congratulations! I need to update my Last thhings...but have not felt like...
Welcome DeerMarie- Glad to hear your PFO was finally diagnosed. let us know how your appt goes tomorrow. I am 3.5 weeks out from my Closure. I still have heartburn every day- alot -that started about...
Good to hear from you Greenhope. I want to come walk on the Beach with you! I wish you a very good Echo in Feb! I will really be interested to hear if they have you stop plavix. My Goal is to get off...
I have been on Plavix for almost 1 month. (and 81mg Aspirin) I had my Closure almost 3 weeks ago. I started getting heartburn this past weekend (less then 2 weeks after closure) I was on Plavix once...
Thats Great to hear! Congratulations to you Both! Dejaboo...
Heartburn after closure? I had my Closure 2 weeks ago. I really never have heartburn (Maybe once every few months) I have had it the last 3 days in a row. Hours after eating & not when I am laying...
Hi Karen, Welcome! Yes, it is nice to hear about the Procedure & its Recovery from people who have really gone through it. I also had a PFO & ASA (only 2 TIAs- No Stroke) I too questioned why I...
Hi rft, Yes- it did rain on my Parade a lot last year. Wow, 2 strokes at the same time on different sides. That must not happen often. And you have recovered from your strokes? Im glad you went to...
Thanks RF1. 2008 was not a good year. My Plastic surgeon really messed up my reconstruction. So I will be having that fixed as soon as I am off Plavix for 30 days. I am hoping In August. I am very...
I have always had heavy periods. I did have an Endometrial Ablation (where they fry the Uterus) And that sort of helped. And all was ok until they put me on Plavix last May after a Bilateral...
Hi Catmom5, I am having the Super bruising issue too. I dont even have to bump myself. If someone touches me I bruise And the month long issues too. : ( I take it your Dr has no suggestions for that?...
Thanks rf1. I hope that both of your PFOs will be closed by 12 months too! Dejaboo...
Does everyone have a Echo Or Scan of some sort at their 1 month Check up? My Cardio did not mention this & I was wondering what they exactly do at this 1st Post Procedure check up. And then most...
My 1st 2 Perscript ions were covered by Insurance because I had already met my Large Deductible for the year. My Next refil I will have to pay. I am wondering what the costs are at different...
Blushing here.... But My Orgasms after my PFO/ASA closure are way more intense. It was Something I certainly didnt expect- What a Great Surprise! /community/emoticons/yeah.gif Anyone else? Dejaboo...
Thanks Dinby. I like what your Dr Said "Our Heart has had Surgery' Greenhope- Im glad to hear your SOB is gone after 3 months. I wasn't expecting it to go away right away. But then my Cardio told my...
Thanks for the thoughts! I had my Procedure on Monday. It went very good. I got there at 7am was all prepped by 8. They started 30 minutes early at 8:30. I was wide awake for the surgery -but...
Thats Great to Hear Traze! I have a PFO & ASA also. I get Patched on the 29th. I hope mine gores as smooth as yours! Merry Christmas all. Dejaboo...
I have only been on Plavix for 5 days. My Closure is in 1 week. I am also on 81mg aspirin. All summer while on Aspirin my periods were heavier. But this time its really bad, I mean really Bad! Its...
Thank you for your Reply Catmom. Wow, You have been through a lot with this procedure. Im sorry that things have not gone smooth. I hope that at your 1 year check up your PFO is closed! Dejaboo...
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For those that had a PFO & or ASD closure I have some questions for you. 1. Was it Succesful? Did you have a Follow Up Test/Echo that showed it was Closed? At what Month was that? Was it...
I took my 1st Plavix about 1 hr ago. I can feel it going through my body- Really. I feel kind of different. Almost high but not really. Just a drugged feeling kind of...All the way through my arms...
Had my Pre op today. I wish my Drs nurse was more on the ball. When I talked to her about 2 weeks ago (I had discussed starting Ticlid with my Cardio) so that we could make sure I could tolerate it...
Thanks Greenhope. I will ask about the MAC. I do know he does not use General Anesthesia for th eprocedure. he is the Dr that does the procedure as out patient too. That would have been wierd &...
Good to hear you are doing well & how easy the surgery was! Mine is on the 29th. I hope I come back to report the same thing as you : ) Dejaboo...
Thak you Sara for all your Support. Do check in occasionally & let us know how you are doing. As my surgery draws near (the 29th) I am getting more nervous. My Drs Nurse said they use the same kind...
Thank you Kitt. I will be sure to speak up. I hope they listen. Dejaboo...
Ugh. I finally had Mr Drs Nurse return my call with all my Questions (took 4 days to get back to me) I will get to talk to Another Nurse next Wed at my Pre Op & can re ask my Questions to her....
Thank you Greenhope And Callander_Girl. Good to hear you got a clean bill of Health! Unfortuneatly my periods are 10-20 days long & then I only get a week in between... so really I cant plan that...
Anyone have their period during their procedure? ;o Any suggestions for dealing with that? Dejaboo...
I Finally heard back from my Cardios nurse Called on the 19th in the morning. My Dr feels confident that he can close my PFO & ASA with the Cathetor procedure! (I have a small rim- which was found on...
Hi Patched! Im sorry you are feeling so rotton from Plavix. I did too when I was put on it after 1st finding out about my PFO & ASA. I was feeling good for about 11 days then wham- Here comes the Mac...
Glad to hear it went Good Callander Girl. Take it easy for the 1st few days...Even if you feel good. I look forward to hearing updates on you & more info about the Procedure when you are up to it. I...
Miss Helen- Sorry your TEES were terrible too! But glad it wasn't just me. I cant imagine recovering quick from open heart surgery & you have had it twice- wow. greenhope- They did numb my throat- I...
I had my Tee Test yesterday. It was way worse then I expected. My sedation was minimal. I was Wide Awake. The probe down my throat was very painful-It Hurt Alot- During the whole Echo. Maybe I wasnt...
Thanks CatMom5. Wow- you have been on a variety of Meds. Hope that at your Next Test your PFO has closed completely! Dejaboo...
Good Luck On Friday Kekoa! Nice that you dont have a Long wait & get get it over with. Dejaboo...
Hi Carey, Thanks. I just read your posts- You have been through alot too. it is never fun. What will they do for the Cyst- Watch it? Im glad to hear you are feeling good 8 days after your Closure. I...
Id like to hear from Others that has a PFO or PFO/ASD Closure. What Medication were you on before your procedure. Also what were you on after your Procedure? For how long? (Aspirin, Plavix, etc)...
Hi TN, Nice to meet you & to hear you are doing good! When I saw my Cardio yesterday he said my SOB & Fatigue probably would not go away with my closure. That surprised me & bummed me out too! Are...
Hi Greenhope. I have posted my Cardio Appt Update on the thread I started with my Story. Dejaboo...