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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 10, 2023

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Ann Smith got a guestbook from Ruth joy

2 years ago (November 10, 2023)

Hi Ann , Check your medication for side affects . Get in touch with your doctor or cardiologist if you continue to feel dizzy . Are you eating regularly and drinking enough fluids ? When you catch up / get more sleep , you will feel in yourself .

Ann Smith

Thank you Ruth. I go back to my surgeon on Thursday

Ann Smith got a guestbook from Ruth joy

2 years ago (November 10, 2023)

Hi Ann , Welcome to recovery . It is very early days post op . Are you taking analgesics as needed ? Most of us found it difficult to sleep . Have naps during the day to catch up with sleep . You are doing very well - listen to... Read more.

Ann Smith got a guestbook from Grace Mason

2 years ago (October 31, 2023)

Hi Ann, Thinking of you today. I didn't see, in your story profile, your surgery date, but I think I saw in a previous post that you were having surgery, today, Oct 31. Sending well wishes and prayers your way ðŸ’žðŸ™

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Ann Smith

Hi Grace, Iâ€™m just seeing your post. I havenâ€™t felt like writing much, but every day is getting better and better little by little.ðŸ™ðŸ™

Grace Mason

Glad to hear, Ann. Praying you see improvement every weekðŸ™ðŸ¼â¤ï¸

Ann Smith

Thank you Grace. BTW how are you doing? Are you doing cardiac rehab? Iâ€™m waiting for my doctor to let me know when I can start.

Grace Mason

I am doing well. I have started rehab and that is great getting some guidance during exercise. I am still working through pleural effusion on my left lung, but hopeful it will resolve in time. Today was a good day â¤ï¸

Ann Smith

Hi Grace, How are you doing? I wanted to ask you how long after surgery did you start Cardiac rehab? I'm 4 weeks post op and Iâ€™m curious of how long it took you to get some energy back and for the pain to go away completely?

Grace Mason

Hi Ann, I started cardiac rehab in week 7. I'm still working on getting my energy and stamina back. I have good days and I think maybe I do too much and then have some very tired and achy days. Pain is similar, some days not feeling much pain, but... Read more.

Ann Smith

I'm doing ok. I've been trying to do very light housework but after loading the dishwasher, I start to feel pain and have to sit down. It's so hard to sit around and see all the stuff that needs to be done. Also I'm going a bit stir crazy sitting... Read more.

Ann Smith

I've also had some back pain. It feels like knots in my back.ðŸ˜©

Grace Mason

I agree it is very hard to not be able to do many things around the house. Have you been able to walk every day? That is what I do mostly at rehab(on a treadmill) and home for exercise. I also use a recumbent bike in rehab.