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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: August 29, 2017

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Jane Neulieb got a guestbook from Gerald Poulton
8 years ago (September 4, 2017)
All the best with your surgery tomorrow, you seem to have the right attitude which goes a long ways to a successful operation and recovery. The recovery side can be long but so much better than the other side. 4 weeks post and doing great. More positive vibes heading your... Read more.
Thanks so very much Gerald, I am sitting at the computer looking for inspiration and there was your note. I am glad to hear that you are 4 weeks postop, I bet it feels wonderful. Did you have a lot of pain, did you wake up intubated? I know that... Read more.
wonderful info, especially about the postop pain. The knowledge that the pictures of immediately postop patients look worse that it feels has been a relief. I will take it in the hospital to make sure I can turn etc. I thank you for all the words of encouragement and will... Read more.
Regarding extubation, many people here do not remember being extubated and so 'woke up' without the tube. Others do remember the tube but were also slightly sedated and comfortable until it was removed. In my case after mitral repair 9 weeks ago, my doc woke me up in the OR... Read more.
Cheers, find a happy place to think of and go when you are srressed etc, mine posted on my journal was my wife and I am sure when I was on the operating table being prepared they all thought I was nuts 😀because I was smiling from ear to ear... Read more.
Best wishes for a perfect surgery and recovery tomorrow! I can honestly say ithat my surgery was not as bad as my mind made it out to be. I was in preop one minute, and the next thing I knew , I was in recovery. With no pain! Prayers going... Read more.
Thank you STeve, Gerald and Marie, so comforting to hear from all of you. I know that it is my job to think positive and it is a lot easier to do when you hear from the ones who have been through it. Your kindness is inspiring!!!
Jane, you will come through this and be amazed. You are "worth many sparrows" to Someone a lot bigger than you and me.
Jane Neulieb got a guestbook from Clayton Mcarthur
8 years ago (August 29, 2017)
I was never told but found out quick, the diagnosis can hit you like thunder.
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Jane Neulieb got a guestbook from Jennifer Mcinerney
8 years ago (August 29, 2017)
Welcome to the site. I hope you find it helpful. If you have any questions dont hesitate to reach out to the wonderful, supportive community here.
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