malibu82
Well-known member
Hi all!
I have posted in the last few months but will refresh memories. I have a 4.7cm aneursym on my ascending aortic valve and a bi cuspid aortic valve. I am going to be having an arch and aortic valve replacement. I also have mild/moderate stenosis. I have kind of been in denial about the whole thing, thinking that the day would never come where I have to plan. However today I saw my cardiologist because lately I have been light headed and short of breath with palpitations and he said that I should start planning now. Which is strange because back in December he said we would just check on it every 6 months and to wait as long as possible before having the surgery. Anyhow, Today at my visit he said he wouldn't be opposed to me getting the surgery next month even. So I guess I have to get back to reality now and think about it.
Problem is I have a 16 month old daughter and a 4 month old daughter. So I am trying to plan the best I can for that "perfect" surgery time. I want to be able to have fun with them outside at parks and what not this summer and just do normal things. So I just have a few questions....
1. How long after getting home from the hospital, did you resume your "normal" activities?
For me "normal" would be lifting my 24 1/2lb daughter and 13lb daughter out of the crib, up and down the stairs, in and out of the car, up into high chairs and so on. When can I expect to do this again?
2. Stupid question but did any of you lose weight during recovery time? I am having a hell of a time losing the last 20lbs I need to lose after having my baby. I wanted to lose it before surgery because I know I won't be able to "work out" for awhile. So I was hoping maybe a few lbs of weight loss might come from not eating a lot after surgery! Wishful thinking? I know it sounds trivial.....Sorry.
3. When could you safely drive again?
4. How long did it take for your incision site not to be "sensitive"? I am worried about one of my babies poking me there on accident or something else. I always get kicked while changing diapers....
I'm sure I will think of more questions as the time comes, this is all I can think of for now.....thanks for reading!
I have posted in the last few months but will refresh memories. I have a 4.7cm aneursym on my ascending aortic valve and a bi cuspid aortic valve. I am going to be having an arch and aortic valve replacement. I also have mild/moderate stenosis. I have kind of been in denial about the whole thing, thinking that the day would never come where I have to plan. However today I saw my cardiologist because lately I have been light headed and short of breath with palpitations and he said that I should start planning now. Which is strange because back in December he said we would just check on it every 6 months and to wait as long as possible before having the surgery. Anyhow, Today at my visit he said he wouldn't be opposed to me getting the surgery next month even. So I guess I have to get back to reality now and think about it.
Problem is I have a 16 month old daughter and a 4 month old daughter. So I am trying to plan the best I can for that "perfect" surgery time. I want to be able to have fun with them outside at parks and what not this summer and just do normal things. So I just have a few questions....
1. How long after getting home from the hospital, did you resume your "normal" activities?
For me "normal" would be lifting my 24 1/2lb daughter and 13lb daughter out of the crib, up and down the stairs, in and out of the car, up into high chairs and so on. When can I expect to do this again?
2. Stupid question but did any of you lose weight during recovery time? I am having a hell of a time losing the last 20lbs I need to lose after having my baby. I wanted to lose it before surgery because I know I won't be able to "work out" for awhile. So I was hoping maybe a few lbs of weight loss might come from not eating a lot after surgery! Wishful thinking? I know it sounds trivial.....Sorry.
3. When could you safely drive again?
4. How long did it take for your incision site not to be "sensitive"? I am worried about one of my babies poking me there on accident or something else. I always get kicked while changing diapers....
I'm sure I will think of more questions as the time comes, this is all I can think of for now.....thanks for reading!