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KThey said it wouldn’t last, but 18 years later my Edwards Magna Perimount is still working well. I was 52 when Dr. Kouchoukos replaced...
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KToday I celebrated my 6 month post-surgery anniversary with a 63 mile bike ride at 13.4 mph.! No, I’m not breaking any speed records but...
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KJust a quick check in. I was discharged from the hospital yesterday, so a total of 9 days including the day of surgery and day of...
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KDoing OK Jennie, thank you. Hitting all the major milestones to recovery. I will update more later once I’m discharged but the main...
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KKyleR replied to the thread Going in for 3rd OHS in 2 weeks at Cleveland Clinic.Great to hear! Hopefully the complications get worked out and you get to go home soon.
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KKyleR replied to the thread 1 Year Today.Congrats!! I hope you were able to enjoy it and many more years to come. I remember going for a run on my 1 year anniversary as well...
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KKyleR replied to the thread Second Surgery 20 Years Later.Best wishes on a smooth operation and recovery. Be sure to keep us posted on your progress.
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KKyleR replied to the thread Facing a 2nd operation.Well, so much for the "watchful waiting". Surgery is scheduled for June 16th. Not looking forward to the operation and immediate...
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KI had a somewhat similar story with three aortic surgeries and problems with gradually worsening mitral regurgitation. Finally the...
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KKyleR replied to the thread What do we need? (Wifey question).Button up shirts were key for me for the first few weeks. T-shirts were difficult to get on and off with limited arm movement. Also a...
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KKyleR replied to the thread Going in for 3rd OHS in 2 weeks at Cleveland Clinic.Welcome! Sorry to hear you have to go through another operation but it sounds like you will be in good hands. We are close in age and...
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KKyleR replied to the thread Facing a 2nd operation.Just a follow up. I met with the surgeon a few weeks ago and there was some discrepancy with the pressure gradient numbers between my...
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KKyleR replied to the thread How do you prevent endocarditis and blood infections?.Sorry to hear that, that's a run of bad luck. It sounds like they were able to address it without another operation?
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I agree with Jeffp., you cannot "tip toe" around a lot of things you may encounter while living a normal life. Using common sense is... -
KKyleR replied to the thread How do you prevent endocarditis and blood infections?.I just treat with soap or hydrogen peroxide, Neosporin and bandage. It is my (possibly incorrect) understanding that it would probably...
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