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I have this really silly question. I had my surgery on 2/9 and have been home 2 weeks. How long has anyone used their pillow for 'bracing'? I'm still coughing a little and find it helps. But those out of the blue sneezes are really painful. I don't want to sound like a baby, but find I still...

Thanks for the update. That first time getting up isn't easy but he'll do fine.

Superb news! Thanks for the update. We'll all pullin' for him.

I came home from AVR on 2/13 and things have been going great. However, I've noticed a few things and was wondering if anyone else had similar experiences. Every so often, my eyesight goes out of focus. If I close the left eye, the right eye is fine and vice versa. It's the dual focus that...

Welcome to the forum. You'll find a great deal of information and support here. The first rule of thumb is 'Ask you doctor questions until you're satisfied with the answers'. You are the best advocate for your health. Just curious - what hospital system are you using?

I've came back home on 2/13 from my AVR. Let me start by saying that everyone has a different experience and recovery. But this surgery was NOTHING like I had envisioned it. The surgery went extremely well and I was discharged a day early. While my energy level is still low, I can't believe how...

So....I'm not a hairy person at all. I still got the neck to ankle shave. When I got up from the bed to shower, there was a person shadow of my body. We didn't get a picture though. I trimmed the curls on the stache just so I wouldn't have to deal with droopy curls. The breathing tube was...

Thanks Ovie. Everything went incredibly great. Today marks one week home. I'm continuing to cough a bit (which....let's be honest.....is no walk in the park) but I have pillow in hand and just go for it. I'm using non-narcotic pain killers but have some handy for those heavier days. We sent to...

I can't believe that my surgery was 8 days ago. A week ago today I was moved out of ICU and into the Tele unit. As EVERYONE says, the waiting is the worst part. The worst part of the entire stay? Answer - my roommate who made and received phone calls after midnight, had drunk visitors after...

You rock, lady!

So....a little more info for you. Took my first shower today and I feel much better. There were only 2 moments of unpleasantness - 1) I woke up in the ICU with the breathing tube in and stayed awake for the next 45 min. Most unhappy. then....2) the roommate in the step-down unit. From the...

Just a quick note for now. Surgery went amazingly well. The care is great. I may even be going home Mon. Iinstead of Tues. More soon.

You go, lady! Dueling AVRs.

This board has continued to be a wonderful support group. Thank you, thank you, thank you all for your words of encouragement. Did my pre-op this morning. Good news - my carotid arteries look good. Bad news - betadine swab down tonight and tomorrow. Blech. One nurse friend suggested I make...

jholl Welcome. I can't tell you how supportive everyone is. My reaction? ding ding ding......2nd Opinion. I'm not sure how you found the cardiologist but you should ask around for recommendations. My cardiologist even offered to refer me when she diagnosed me. Your insurance most likely covers...

Confirmation received. FINALLY! Today is the last day at the office.......again. Tomorrow is the pre-op stuff and then it's 'Go' day on Thursday. I can't believe it's actually going to happen this time.

Well....happy to report that the repeat endoscope turned out great. I don't know if I mentioned what really happened. Turns out I developed an AVM which happens with AVS. No one really knows the coalition. The cardiologist was glad it happened before the surgery and not during. (it would have...

So I asked my cardiologist about this yesterday and was told it's quite common. She also thanked me for turning her onto this site. She referred a patient who needed urgent surgery to the website who found great comfort. YAY!

hmmmmmmmmmmmmm.....ding dongs.

Thanks Chris. I'm seeing her today for ANOTHER pre-surgery physical. This will be on my list.