Post - Aortic Valve Replacement surgery

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Post - Aortic Valve Replacement surgery - ICU Discussions

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I talk about my experiences in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) straight after the open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve.
I discuss what I remember, what happened and try to convey the experience to those facing a similar procedure.
For me, this was literally 'bottom' and signalled the start of my long road to recovery.
History:
As per details on my previous videos, I was diagnosed with severe aortic regurgitation due to an insufficient Aortic valve. It was decided to replace my valve with a mechanical valve (St Jude Mechanical). The operation took place on 18th February 2020 at the Royal Brompton in UK.

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@WindTurbineSyndrome Ай бұрын

Sounds very similar to what other people have said about waking up in icu. Intense thirst. I had not heard of the vomiting. The breathing tube removal is uncomfortable. They get you out of bed as fast as possible.

@lillislade4439 3 жыл бұрын

This is really good to hear. Thanks for sharing. Doing a lot of research on this as my 20 year old brother is going through this, surgery will hopefully be in the next couple months Thanks again for sharing

@Aortic-Valve-Replacement 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment. All the best to your brother ahead of his surgery

@maritachristian6275 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this I'm preparing for my surgery here in the US. I'm 39 and have to have my aortic valve replaced and aortic aneurysm repair. I'm scared out of my mind. I'm getting the cow tissue valve since I'm a Jehovah's witness and it's best for me not to be on blood thinners since I can't have any type of blood transfusions. It's nice to see what to expect thanks for the video 🤗

@Aortic-Valve-Replacement 2 жыл бұрын

All the best for your surgery, any questions, let me know.

@acjohn6995 Жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@buck2992 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Spot on. Especially the thirst thing. I had SAVR 2015 and have to have it again in a week or so 1 December. Did it once...learned some stuff. .do it better next time:)

@ionamacintosh8590 Жыл бұрын

Hey Video 1 is so helpful! I’m going in for a replacement valve surgery soon so really appreciate your down to earth honesty about how it went for you.. Im still scared but I’m sure you were too. Iona

@Aortic-Valve-Replacement Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for the comment. I hope everything goes well with your surgery, and here's to a speedy recovery. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

@doomlights3241 3 жыл бұрын

I'm in the states its icu here too. I need aortic valve replacement too im scared of later complications more then the surgery. I just wanna live a full lifetime hope its possible.

@Aortic-Valve-Replacement 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Zack, I'm coming up to 1 year post op and all good here. I believe there is every chance of having a fulfilled life after surgery.

@doomlights3241 3 жыл бұрын

@@Aortic-Valve-Replacement thanks for that. Yeah im 31 with a family. I think I'm just thinking about all the bad things that could happen. And not the goodness that will come as well. Thanks again

@Aortic-Valve-Replacement 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, any questions just ask. At your age, the risks are really low, it's serious surgery but to the teams who do it, it's the day job, they're so good. The real work for you starts afterwards to work on your recovery. Fingers crossed all goes well

@aakif92 Жыл бұрын

@@doomlights3241 is your surgery done ?

@dalt992 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting your journey! It's so great to be able to watch. I have to have my aortic valve replaced soon. I too like you have had prior open heart surgery but I was only 8 then and I am 52 now!! I want to ask you, did they just cut right through your old scar? How does your new scar look compared to the previous one?

@Aortic-Valve-Replacement Жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks for your comment. Good luck with your future surgery. They attempted to cut through the old incision site, and my surgeon said afterwards how tough it was to cut through all of the old scar tissue that had formed. The new scar was bigger than the old, and was clearly a new incision, so I almost had two scars next to each other. I'm almost 3 years post op and it's pretty much merged in to one scar now

@dekguinea4597 Жыл бұрын

Hi Simon, very well detailed explanation of the surgery and recovery process. How are you going 3 years on? Derek

@Aortic-Valve-Replacement Жыл бұрын

Hi Derek, thanks for the comment. All good 3+ years on. Very active, go to gym regularly etc.

@dekguinea4597 Жыл бұрын

Good to hear that....um 1 year mitral valve repair,so far so good.

@michaelmantel2885 3 жыл бұрын

I go in for a Mitral valve repair or replacement in just over a month. Must admit scared as heck! Thanks for the video Simon. Let’s me know what to expect. In Canada we also call it an ICU

@Aortic-Valve-Replacement 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael, glad it was useful. All the best for your surgery

@JohnDGwilliam 3 жыл бұрын

Great video Simon, Im due a CABG and Valve in a week or soo. Like you ive got ideas of filming but i'll wing it for the time being i think haha. Hope all's well fella 👍

@Aortic-Valve-Replacement 3 жыл бұрын

Hey John, thanks for the comment. Good luck with your procedure hope all goes well.