Question:
Anyone have skipped heart beats (PVC's) after surgery? I am 3 weeks post op.

My potassium is normal. Is this related to the surgery, or to the eating or lack of eating? Never had this before surgery.    — Dana S. (posted on October 11, 2002)

October 11, 2002
I haven't had any PVC's since my surgery but I did beforhand. Are you still drinking caffeine? Sometimes eliminating caffeine will take care of the problem. Otherwise, I'd see your Dr. about it. Good luck to you!
   — Leah H.

October 11, 2002
Usually the pvc's will come when there is a change in one's hormones. This happens quite a bit with the weight change, whether it is a gain or a loss. The fat in a woman's body tends to absorb hormones. If they (the pvc's) become so annoying that you are unable to tolerate them, then you will need to have a 24 hour holter monitor. Pvc's are quite normal and not a physical problem. If you get one on every other beat, then that is called a bigeminy. If you get one on every third beat, then that is called a trigeminy. If this happens for hours at a time without letting up, then you will need to see an Electrophysiologist/Cardiologist and most likely have a medication prescribed.
   — Sue A.

October 15, 2002
Hi, i am on Toprol for my PVC's. I had all the tests mentioned above and saw a cardiologist. The PVC' got scarey and daily when i gained my last 50 pounds. Since my VBG on Oct,1, 2002 I rarely have any! Talk to your doctor , there are meds that can make it more comfortable to deal with them. They made me feel horrible until i started toprol. Sherry in Wisconsin :)
   — Sherry S.