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  1. pspingmom

    6 weeks Post Op

    Im 47 years old
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    6 weeks Post Op

    Hi friends. Ive been here lurking. I wanted to let you guys know. Im doin great. I had 1 minor bump. Probs getting my INR levels where they wanted them to be, some double vision, dizziness, and black spots on my eyes. but all that seems to be behind me now. My INR was 2.6 last check all...
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    If you have a mechanical valve...

    Im 6 weeks out with a St Jude Mechanical heart. My ticker is loud too. My daughter can hear it from across the room. Mine was an aortic replacement, and I find if I lay on my left side I hear it louder than if I lay on my right side, I dont know why. I also sleep with a noisy fan to help block...
  4. pspingmom

    Almost 3 weeks post op.

    I find it amazing that I almost feel back to normal and Im not even 3 weeks out yet. I saw my surgeon on Wednesday and he was really amazed at how well im doing too. My stamina is not 100% yet. I do have a problem with my right leg. Almost my whole right thigh is numb. They said possibly a...
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    I Am Back From THe Aotic Ride.

    high five for making it to the other side. Ive been suffering back pain also. on my right side. ~Debra
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    After your surgery, what are some of the things that you found out that surprised you

    I was surprised how smooth everything went (no complications) I was surprised to remember being in the OR for quite a while at leasr 30 mins. It was freezing in there, and they were playing loud music. People everywhere. I was surprised how thirsty I was immediately in ICU. Happy to get ice...
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    Home from the Hospital Surgery 11-15

    praying for you bigsidster. didnt you ask for a sleeping pill?
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    Home from the Hospital Surgery 11-15

    I wish I could figure out how ton put an icon pic of me in mt profile....I cant figure it out
  9. pspingmom

    Mitral Valve Replacement 1 week post surgery!

    Congrats Scott... I just got home tonight from my hopital stay and AVR
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    Home from the Hospital Surgery 11-15

    Hi! I arrived safely home from the hospital after a seven day stay. No complications, they just wanted to make sure my INR levels were good enough before I left. I sure didnt sleep much the last 4 days, I was right by the nurses station and had a loud snorer in the bed next to me. So Im...
  11. pspingmom

    heart surgery

    Today she walked about halfway through the hall with a physical therapist. She's still in pain, and she gets short of breath very easily. Last night she was moved out of ICU and into a regular room. Tomorrow she should get her drainage tubes out, which means they will possibly release her to go...
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    heart surgery

    thank you to all the responses!! (:
  13. pspingmom

    heart surgery

    I don't know if I'm doing this right because my mom didn't really explain in full detail how I'm supposed to do this.. But my mom wanted me to keep you all updated on how her surgery went. She had heart surgery today. It was successful, and her Aortic valve is replaced successfully. She's in ICU...
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    heart surgery 11-15-10

    I don't know if I'm doing this right because my mom didn't really explain in full detail how I'm supposed to do this.. But my mom wanted me to keep you all updated on how her surgery went. She had heart surgery today. It was successful, and her Aortic valve is replaced successfully. She's in ICU...
  15. pspingmom

    My AVR surgery is Monday morning 8am PST

    Thank You everyone for your support. I had a really hard day today, Hopefully tommorrow will be better. 4 days and counting
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