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  1. sunflowergirl

    Am I expecting too much? 7 weeks since surgery

    I am about 5 weeks ahead of him in recovery time and I would say he shouldn't be feeling that tired all the time. I did get tired in the evenings but that was because I was out doing things during the day. I am in Cardiac Rehab now and that is tiring but it is a good tired. I feel he may need...
  2. sunflowergirl

    Blood Clot or Infection

    Thanks for the update....Penny I am thinking about you Robin
  3. sunflowergirl

    AVR #2 next week - pre-op symptoms?

    I will be waiting to hear how it all goes. I just sent you a reply in your box.....but I wanted to say that my symptoms started about 3 months prior to my surgery and each week things got worse to the point where I could not even lay flat to go to sleep anymore without SOB. It sounds like it...
  4. sunflowergirl

    Blood Clot or Infection

    Here with you Penny.....keep us updated.....Robin
  5. sunflowergirl

    Blood Clot or Infection

    I just got back and was checking around and found this....I am so sorry this is happening to you. I am glad to hear that the results are negative and I hope the TEE goes smoothly. I will be thinking about you :) Robin
  6. sunflowergirl

    A few odd little things happening with me.....

    I had my gallbladder removed after my last child was born....but I do remember severe back pain with that. Ps. I am feeling the same pressure since monday. I started my new medication at noon. I feel ok on it so far. Weight did not change overnight. I was not placed on lasix. Robin
  7. sunflowergirl

    Ross you are the MAN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    hhmmmm....I too am new and not really sure how this site works or runs but I am very sad to hear I will not be seeing Ross here anymore. He was very helpful to me when I was scared to death before surgery. I can only hope that whatever the issue is, it will be resolved. Robin
  8. sunflowergirl

    A few odd little things happening with me.....

    Lily/Bina- This may sound odd but when I am sitting in this recliner it creates pressure on my back/ same thing car seat was doing today. But while I was laying on my side in bed things felt slightly better. My shoulders and back have this pressure radiating through them.....I really am...
  9. sunflowergirl

    A few odd little things happening with me.....

    My Surgeon released me already. She had no answer for why my BP is up other than stress and anxiety...which I have a hard time agreeing with because I am home still and not even starting work till Monday. I am not feeling stressed. She did not put me back on Lasiks...I guess because it was...
  10. sunflowergirl

    A few odd little things happening with me.....

    update: Ok had echo and they saw a pocket of fluid behind heart. So they sent me for a CT. But that just showed small pockets and after comparing it to the CT I had in hospital 6 days after surgery they thought it was ok. She thinks it is fluid retention and does not feel the upper abdominal /...
  11. sunflowergirl

    A few odd little things happening with me.....

    I guess it is fluid retention. I hope that if there is something Wrong they will see it on the echo. I still feel the same this evening A strange feeling in the top of my abdomen. Not sure what I feel. :(
  12. sunflowergirl

    Less than 24 Hours, and Counting

    Good Luck to you Laurie....we will be waiting for your updates. Robin
  13. sunflowergirl

    A question for my fellow Tissue Valvers

    I am on 325mg for 3 months and told to switch to baby aspirin 3 months out. Robin
  14. sunflowergirl

    A few odd little things happening with me.....

    I am 6 weeks post op and I have been regularly weighing myself. I recently went on a small trip and In a 7 day period I gained 10 pounds!! Is that worrisome? I remember them telling me right out of the hospital to call you doctor is you fluctuate more than 3 lbs either way. My wedding rings...
  15. sunflowergirl

    Here I am- One full month post op

    I do have moments during the day that I can tell my heart is working better. My breathing is better. I have lost 15 pounds and my skin seems so much clearer.....so really I think that shows I just was not functioning as well as I should have been. I start Cardiac Rehab in 2 weeks and I think...
  16. sunflowergirl

    Back To Surgeon for chest pain

    I am glad to hear your sternum is ok but I am sorry you have pain When I sneeze it is horrible. I have learn to cough softly. I hope this goes away quickly. I will be thinking of you. Robin
  17. sunflowergirl

    Here I am- One full month post op

    Thanks.....things are getting better
  18. sunflowergirl

    Here I am- One full month post op

    Here is my scar and my (ugly) drain holes ......I am happy with the low starting point...but I am hoping for it to slowly start get lighter any day now. Robin
  19. sunflowergirl

    New Member OHS club

    I am glad you are doing so well :) Robin
  20. sunflowergirl

    How did you get yourselves out of bed? Literally.

    I literally had to have my husband put his hands behind my back and lift me....for about 4 to 5 days at home...then once I could roll on side alittle I would hold with one hand the corner of my nightstand...hold pillow to chest with other hand ...legs over edge of bed and kind of pulling up with...
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