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Yes i did tell tue doc but they seem to think its normal due to my younger age. Last echo i had was when i left hospital and was normal.

I still have pain 4 weeks post op. I had homograph aortic replacement due to endocarditis. I still have overall chest pain. It seems the pain goes from one area of chest to the next. Ive been off and on with pain meds and tylenol. When does the pain subside? Is this anything to worry about? Help!

Well i made it the third time!!!! I ended up having homograft and with God there are finally no leaks. Northwestern was wonderful!!!! Thank u for alll your prayers and kind encouragement.

I would accept help from family and friends and have your family there even if u dont want it because pyschologically it gives us comfort without even realizing it. Ask fr help and more visits because im sure they will be glad to help and visit more. It was hard for me to ask but when i did i...

Good luck to u and will keep u on my prayers. Im looking at having my 3rd ohs fr aortic valve leakage. Keep positive! Sometimes when things go faster its better because you dont have time dwell on it and before you know it you will be done with surgery and on the road to recovery.

Thank u so much fr all the replies. The leak is coming from surture due to weak tissue caused by endocarditits back in june. All blood cultures show 'bug' is gone and has been. I was under the impression tissue got stronger with time. Im just scared because im feeling better and now i have to...

:mad: Has anyone had aortic valve leak after surgery? Im suppose have my third ohs in a month due to leaky aortic valve. First surgery in june, second in august, third will be next month. Im scared because aortic valve leaking even after 2 ohs. My aortic valve got eaten away dueto endocarditis...