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Although I had MANY of the same surprises already posted, my biggest surprise came just last week when I got the bill for my surgery! Thankfully, I only have to pay for $250 of it :)

My Dr. said 6 weeks, but at one month follow up (about 4.5 weeks) he told me to go ahead. I started with short distances and did ok. My only problem was a little soreness when backing out of a parking spot and 3 point turns.

I had an Ascending AA Repair on June 15th 2011. I've been able to sleep on my side for a few hours at a time for about 5 weeks now and able to sleep on my stomach for about 2 weeks. Although, for the past 4 or 5 nights, my sternum is very achy when I try to sleep on my sides. I will have to try...

I have internal stitches and my incision was covered with surgical glue. (Felt like super glue) I was released 4 days post surgery and could shower right away at home. I was gentle and didn't scrub, just dial soap and a clean washcloth and rinsed it. The glue started to crumble off after about 2...