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    Honest Answers

    Hi JannerJohn-- I am sorry to hear of you heart and anxiety issues, but want to send you a shout out from the other side of the surgical experience--alive and kicking as Simple Minds used to sing. Our stories sound eerily similar. I was 49 when out of the blue my primary doctor heard a...
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    Open heart surgery in January 2021

    Good Evening MGary-- I wanted to offer support and reassurance. Days after hitting the big 50, I had my aortic valve and ascending aorta replaced in January 2020 and can completely relate to the freaking out. I don't think anyone who is ever confronted with open heart surgery (regardless of...
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    Ibuprofen okay with new tissue valve?

    Does any one know if Ibuprofen is okay to take after getting a new tissue valve? I am only needing to take a baby aspirin after the surgery six months ago. My problem is inflamed feet from walking so much recovering from the surgery (with COVID lurking gyms are off may list of places to be)...
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    Chest tightness/numbness/hypersensitivity

    Does anyone have experience or the problem of chest tightness and numbness and hypersensitivity all at the same time? I had open heart valve and aorta replacement surgery a month ago and have these odd sensations in my pec (one side is worse than the other). The surgeon's office said that this...
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