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Hello everyone! I finally got out of the hospital Saturday afternoon, and got home Sunday afternoon. The car ride wasn't as bad as I feared. In fact, I am feeling pretty good all over. The left two fingers of my left hand are still somewhat numb, which makes for interesting typing:) My...

I have a surgery date! I am checking in to Cleveland Clinic on April 1, and surgery is scheduled for April 9. I am very relieved, and also very scared. I've not been on a heparin drip before (I used Lovenox for my other surgeries) so can anyone tell me--is it a constant drip, or can I be...

I got my INRatio today.:D Marlene called to train me over the phone. We walked through the prodedure and my inr was.....drumroll please...6.5!!! I ran a second test and it was 6.4. Hmmmmm--I think I will skip my coumadin tonight and call my PCP tomorrow. I can't help but think, I wasn't due...

I just got a call from Stacey at QAS to let me know they are shipping my INRatio next week! I tried several years ago to get one, but insurance denied my claim (surprise, surprise) so I kind of gave up on the idea. After seeing so many members who self-test, I decided to try again with my new...

I am happy to report that some progress is being made! I just got a call from Dr. Lytle's nurse Georgia at CCF. They are looking at March or early April addmittal to hosp. for heparin drip and multitude of tests--and, depending on all the test results, SURGERY!!! I never thought I would make...

I had my 6 month checkup at CCF yesterday: Aneurysm has grown from 4.5 to 4.8. Cardio wants to continue watching it. (Patient wants to choke cardio;) ) Doesn't that rate of growth seem a little FAST? Cardio also wants to do a stress echo...:eek: I think I am stressed enough...

Well, since my last post I have heard from CCF. Dr. Svensson is "not worried" about my 4.5 cm aneurysm, and suggested a follow-up CT in Jan. I honestly don't think I can wait til then, but I am SO tired of looking for answers and help. (Who ever thought they would be in a position of pleading...

I think I am going to have a nervous breakdown before I hear anything from CCF. I feel like my symptoms (chest pain, arm pain) are getting worse daily, and I am thinking of funeral planning!:eek: How does one cope with a time-bomb in their chest? I know many of you have gone through this...

I had reduction aortoplasty of 4.9 cm ascending aneurysm at time of AVR. I now have a 4.5 cm ascending aneurysm. Would the walls of my aorta be extra 'weak' because of the first aneurysm?:eek:

Hello everyone! I first visited here in January 2000, before my AVR. It is a wonderful place for support and inspiration! After my surgery and recovery I returned to work, got busy and drifted away. (I was more of an observer than a participant). Well, I am back in the waiting room, with an...