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I haven't been much for posting, my continued battle with infections and pain have put me in mental state far from what I'd like everyone to see me in. As some of you already know, I had a hysterectomy in late October, full abdominal. I had complications following the hysterectomy, a hematoma...

i haven't been on here in quite a while.. i try to keep up with everyone, but don't like to post much. i've had a problem with depression and other little issues, and i'm tired of hearing about it myself so haven't felt much like sharing. but i am in need of your advice and experience yet...

Last night my doctors nurse sent me to the hospital for an ECG after I spoke with her on the phone. Over the past several weeks I had been having strange palpitations several times a day... very strong, with the sensation of having the wind knocked out of me and my heart skipping a beat...

I waited for a real TOOTS shirt... thanks Tobagotwo for sending it to me so quickly! The shirt is now ready for the next person... just send me your mailing address and as soon as I get the hard copy of this pic included in the package I'll send it out! Happy to be on this side of the...

I'm back, again. I was admitted back into the hospital last week, and sent home again on Friday. I had gone to my family doctors clinic on Tuesday complaining of extreme pain breathing, and a very specific spot under my right breast that was very sharp and shooting. No pain on palpation...

Thanks so much for the well wishes while i was climbing the mountain... I've been in here a few times but have been doing more reading... haven't had enough energy to post yet. I had my surgery on the 20th... the surgeon started with a repair, but decided it wouldn't hold for many years, and...

Just wanted to let everyone know that Jen had her surgery on Friday February 20....She is doing very well. As soon as she can she will update the thread more on her condition. Jen's friend Shawn

Did my pre-op yesterday, and i got the call this morning for my surgery... i have to be there at 6AM and surgery is at 8. i'm glad i didn't have a lot of time to think about this.... even 24 hours is gonna be hell! thanks everyone for your support and kindness during the hell of waiting...

just got word that i'm to go in for pre-op on wednesday, the 18th, and my surgery is going to be on thursday or friday, as long as i don't get bumped by someone tomorrow. apparently the surgery dates aren't written in stone here because of the shortage of hospital beds. the surgeon had wanted...

I was back in to see my cardiologist today... he had the results of the TEE test I had on Dec 23rd. He said my aortic valve is not bicuspid, but it has a leaflet that has prolapsed. He thinks the way the blood is regurgitating has caused them to underestimate the amount of regurgitation. He...

Thank you so much Deano89 for telling about your experience with the Tee... I am most definitely going to make sure I'm sedated! The soonest I was originally able to get an appointment for a Tee test was the end of January... the cardiologist wasn't happy with that since they're still talking...

I just got off the phone with Justin (Woodbutcher) and he is recovering wonderfully. His surgery was a success, and he sounds in great spirits. They're keeping him very comfortable with those wonderful painkillers they have, athough he says he's feeling more like he's been hit by a truck then...

I saw my new cardiologist yesterday, and he is sending me for a Tee test. He said the main purpose for that is to determine if I should have replacement or repair to my BAV. He seems to lean towards repair. I can't seem to find a lot on here about this... Anyone else that has faced this option...

I went to see my family doctor today. I had missed work yesterday... too tired and I know my focus is off. I just can't keep up, and when I get home I'm so exhausted I just want to fall onto the couch and sleep. I have a heavy workload with no help, and I need to be focused, which I'm not. My...

I?m an active, healthy 43 yr old woman, and I was diagnosed this week with a bicuspid aortic valve. A month ago I was in the emergency department for a completely unrelated issue when the doctor there told me he?d found a very loud murmur and was referring me over to a cardiologist. Within...