How long have you been symptoms free after myectomy ?

Hello @vialox! Thank you for posting here. The best thing about Mayo Clinic Connect is that we get to learn from each other and you have asked some fabulous questions.

Here is a link to a discussion that I hope you find helpful from Dr. Schaff in Rochester Mayo Clinic where he discusses Septal Myectomy http://mayocl.in/2nPINwn.
You may also find this link helpful to learn from reading some posts about recovery on Septal Myectomy - http://mayocl.in/2fdCxHz

I would also like to connect you with members @lisa7, @pbo2016, @rushtonrocks, @daisygirl and @ninimurphy- all members who have experienced Septal Myectomy.

@vialox, when were you diagnosed and how have you been dealing with symptoms thus far?

Did you notice any change in blood pressure after septal myectomy?

Mine has been a year and a half. I asked my surgeon the same thing prior to surgery and he said in recent years they are cutting more of the septum and I was told, there is basically no chance of recurrence. Full disclosure, I am also an employee at Mayo, in Public Affairs, and if you are in Rochester and want to meet in person, please send me a message and we can try to connect. The procedure for me has changed my life. I feel amazing!! The first few days are really hard and rehab takes a commitment, but it was all worth it.

My blood pressure is now lower, possibly because I have lost weight, but the heart is not working as hard either. I take 25 mg of metropolol a day now to keep the heart rate down.

@ronaldpetrovich,
thank you for response, - really helpful information. I am in a process now to send all my tests to Mayo. Last few years symptoms dynamic made me thinking about SM more often. Planning to have one done very soon.

I had my septal myectomy at Mayo 11 years ago. I have not had any recurrence of my obstruction. Though I have had to continue to take various medications, my symptoms are still vastly improved.

I wrote a blog about my Mayo myectomy you may want to check out:

http://www.cynthiassummeradventure.blogspot.com

Also, I have created a new blog about HCM with resources for those undergoing myectomy. You can find that at:

Wishing you all the best.

@cynaburst, thank you for link. You have excellent blog and links to the sources. Your experience is inspiring too.

@vialox - you are so very welcome. Please let me know if I can answer any other questions or be of further assistance. Best of luck with your journey.