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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.




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By grandmahorsey
Today at 10:42 am

Was in a serious car accident Aug 30, 2012. Full body CT scan showed a 'filling" defect in my left atrium. Was told to see a cardiologist. Echocardiogram showed the 3x3cm tumor. Because I had no particular symptoms, (ie. stroke, shortness of breath, fainting), the surgery was scheduled at my convenience which allowed my daughter to fly in from England. Cardiac catheterization showed no blockages anywhere which might cause a problem for the surgery to be a success. The catheterization did no go into the heart itself(which could cause a piece of the tumor to break off and travel to parts unknown. Surgery was on Oct 2, 2012. Because it was a simple removal of the tumor and stem, with resection of the left atrial wall only, and no involvement of the Mitral Valve, my surgery took 1&1/2 hrs instead of the 3&1/2 hours as projected. Recovery was slowed because of my problem with orthostatic hypotension( occurs any time I am sick or injured). Needless to say, I couldn't "walk" like I was supposed to do. I went home 6 days later and continued to have problems with my low blood pressure. I'm starting my 3rd week post op and am doing much better. Have been doing light housekeeping, washing clothes, walking around the house, working on the computer and have been walking outside for 1/4 mile. Occasionally, I will try to do something a little "fast," and my heart will "pound" and my legs will get weak. I'll have to sit down and wait a minute for that feeling to go away. Yesterday, I rode in a car to the horse stable where my husband and I train horses. I walked around and petted horses, but I was primarily an observer.

I feel that I am getting stronger day by day. My neck and shoulders still bother me, so I take Ibuprofen and a muscle relaxant at night. Before the surgery, my surgeon told me that it would feel like the "worst" case of flu ever. The shoulder and neck pain happen because of the way you are positioned in the operating room.
That's all for now. I hope that this has been helpful to new myxoma patients. I'll try to remember to write again as I progress. By the way, I am nearly 71 years old.