I had surgery May 30th at Brigham and Women's Hospital, everything went great, had a new mechanical aortic valve put in and my ascending aortic aneurysm repaired. I remember saying good-bye to my husband and then waking up in ICU puking my guts out!! Other than the puking part, it wasn't bad at all. I pretty much had zero pain. I've been nauseous ever since. They released me today. Can't wait to sleep in my own bed tonight. I am shocked at the lack of pain, my chest really only hurts if I cough or sneeze. I truly think the waiting was the hardest part.
Thanks for all the good advice and good wishes, they made a huge difference.
Thanks for all the good advice and good wishes, they made a huge difference.