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I received a notice from my hospital(The Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN) stating that there was a possibility that I was exposed-OHS April 29, 2016. They stated that the risk on me developing the infection was less than 1%...they did not really give me a plan of action, but rather a list of symptom...

This is a very scary! I had an issue similar to this, but I was in SVT. My heart was racing faster than I could have imagined for what felt like hours, but was only for about thirty minutes. It was showing up on the pulse oximeter as a HR of 285...they wanted to shock me on my front porch...

Had a 6.3 aneurysm and didn't worry about it during sex. The thought was there, but was having too much fun to really be worried. Besides, if something were to happen, wouldn't that be when you would want it to happen?? My point being, don't let the thoughts of what could happen affect what is...

Roxx, try to take deep breaths! I have been through four open heart surgeries starting at 12 yrs old and ending two months ago. I am 31 and thought from a young age that my "life" was over...but each surgery was a chance for me to start again and each one gave me a new lease on life. I had an...

I have been unusually concerned with the appearances of my new scar. I just had my forth surgery about two months ago, and they removed my old scars...which might be leading to this new found vanity. I have never worried about my scars and for some reason I am being a little weird about this...

I'm going to give everyone a quick post op report on this thread and then go into details in the post op forum...I'm happy I can post there now! First off, I want to thank everyone for their good wishes before the surgery, and I know all the good energy and vibes helped me through!! Secondly...

Hello to all, I am going in for my OHS tomorrow (4/29/16), and looking forward to it...I think?! I am at the Mayo in Rochester, MN, and I love the facility. Yesterday I went through the standard pre-op procedures, and today I will be meeting with the surgeon. I want to thank everyone that...

Hello to all, I am going in for my OHS tomorrow (4/29/16), and looking forward to it...I think?! I am at the Mayo in Rochester, MN, and I love the facility. Yesterday I went through the standard pre-op procedures, and today I will be meeting with the surgeon. I want to thank everyone that...

Haha, I used to to the same thing! I would tell people I got shot or stabbed or some variation of a brutal situation. It always made me laugh, but the reality is that the truth is actually a lot more interesting. When I was younger, I used to get a lot of looks and "Why does your chest look...

Haha, I used to to the same thing! I would tell people I got shot or stabbed or some variation of a brutal situation. It always made me laugh, but the reality is that the truth is actually a lot more interesting. When I was younger, I used to get a lot of looks and "Why does your chest look...

Good Luck!! I hope everything goes smoothly!

Bushman-Good luck on your surgery!! I wish you an incredible outcome and a speedy recovery! You will be exactly a month ahead of me. I am trying to keep my "eye on the prize" and push forward, I'm wishing mine was the same date as yours!!

So, the aneurysm has not increased in size according to the echo! This is good news, but I am still highly anticipating this surgery. Just to get it out of the way, and give me some peace of mind when it comes to this aneurysm. I definitely feel better knowing that it isn't constantly...

So, the aneurysm has not increased in size according to the echo! This is good news, but I am still highly anticipating this surgery. Just to get it out of the way, and give me some peace of mind when it comes to this aneurysm. I definitely feel better knowing that it isn't constantly...

Ok, so I like having all the information I can...but I am starting to drive myself crazy!! My aneurysm size is starting to get me more and more nervous about a dissection. The more research I do on BSA and aortic size, and complications attributed to aneurysms; the more I feel like it is too...