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I'm sorry - that does not sound fun at all. Glad that the ablation helped you. I don't know if it's the same thing, but I actually had a cryo done on my uterine lining some years ago due to endometriosis. I still have longer than average periods even with that, so I hope daily aspirin doesn't...

I'm only 3 weeks post op, but we don't currently have a recliner so I've been sleeping in a bed since I got home. My husband went and bought me a large wedge pillow the day I came home and that has helped tremendously. I could not have slept flat either at first, but I'm almost at that point...

Thanks for all the info! I had no idea just aspirin would cause more bleeding for tom. Guess I should have figured as much. I highly recommend a cup if you are having to "double up". It could help you be so much more comfortable. Actually, I recommend them in any situation. It has been a life...

Thank you so much for sharing all of that Paleogirl! I decided to try and only take my pain meds at night due to other problems I'm now experiencing. It's good to know the fluid retention dropped when you stopped them. I'll hope for the same result! I can't believe the experience you had...

Thanks everyone! The doctor's office doesn't seem overly concerned at this point. They told me to monitor it and call if it goes up anymore. I just am fearful of endocarditis! I guess the fever would probably be higher if that was a strong concern? They also, of course asked about drainage...

Forgive me for the plethora of posts. This recovery stuff is always on the mind as I lay at home hoping to be better each day and this site is helping me get through it! Today my concern is fever. I guess it's still considered low-grade right now as it's only been as high as 100.6 F. Still...

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing. Do you feel the replacement has given you more energy in general so that it's easier to do things like work out?

I've been wearing this sports bra, but I sure hope I can wear an under wire before returning to work. I feel like I'm sagging big time. Also, good to hear I'm not the only one who is bigger because of fluids. When did that start to resolve for you? I've lost a little of it, but I'm definitely...

So what are you doing about a bra post-op? I had my husband go buy some sports bras that are a little on the big side. I didn't want them too tight so that it was messing with the incision. But, they really don't provide enough support - normally I prefer an underwire. It's a catch 22. If I...

Thanks for your input Tom. It definitely helps to hear a little about others' experiences and to know that maybe my pain level is normal. Can't wait to be able to sleep on my side again. . . Well, last night I started running fever - no bueno. It has broken now, but seems to come and go -...

I am a 35 year old female and had a tissue AVR. I am 1 week and 1 day post-op! I'm still in a lot of pain, though, and wondering if someone can give me an idea of how normal this is. I'm still taking large amounts of Norco, especially at night when I need to sleep. I try to space it out...

Thanks for letting me vent here! They actually ended up doing the surgery on the 18th despite the fact that my urine stilled showed infection. They had told me they wouldn't do it, but they changed their minds, gave me an antibiotic to take the day before, and did the surgery. Now it's just...

Thanks avrguy! I appreciate your input. Another wave of emotion hit me this morning as I go into work. Today was picture day at school. I managed to get us all dressed and get my girls' hair done nicely, and that just took about everything I had out of me. But I got it done and was feeling...

I just need somewhere to vent, I think. I was supposed to have my AVR this Thursday. Yesterday I got home to a message on my answering machine that my pre-op urine sample came back with bacteria in it. So I had to go in at the break of dawn this morning to give another urine sample and hope...