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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: December 16, 2022

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Katherine Jensen got a guestbook from Lf

2 years ago (July 25, 2023)

Thanks for update. My bi cuspid valve severe stenosis with 5.0 aortic root. I was told tissue valve , repair root, possibly 2 arteries by pass. Knock on wood really no symptoms, maybe little with exertion, but walk 2 miles a day still

Katherine Jensen

My valve repaired not replaced and no bypass. I don't think that will make a difference in your post op. They told me it's all about opening the chest and touching everything in there that causes inflammation etc... . Keep up your daily routine until your surgery as best you... Read more.

Katherine Jensen got a guestbook from Lf

2 years ago (July 25, 2023)

Can you update your progress on hospital stay how long icu and hospital . Issues at home . I will be going thru same procedure in coming months, wanted to get idea whatâ€™s ahead thanks

Katherine Jensen

My hospital stay was 7 days , but that was due atrial fibrillation on the 5th day , kept me for 2 more days... only 2 days in ICU... woke up without breathing tube so that was great,....all other tubes except IV's of course, were out by my transfer to... Read more.

Jill Porter

I have procedure approaching also so hearing how it has gone for others is very helpful so thank you. I especially like the part where you don't remember anything until you woke up in ICU.

Marie Myers

I did not remember anything after leaving preop either. Next thing I knew it was 6 hrs laterâ€¦Glad to hear you are doing well Katherine! The fatigue will lessen with time. I felt well enough to go back to work at 8 weeks ( 2 days a week). I sure... Read more.

Richard Munson

Same thing with me on lack of memory. I think i recall me asking if i could leave and come home but it was too late at that point. Besides my wife had already left me to fend for myself. Covid, not cruelty. Maybe a little cruelty.

Katherine Jensen

Hey crew, I was wondering if anyone has had same problem. I am 5 1/2 weeks out and have developed pain in my rt. scapula up to my neck now for the last 7 days. No response to ice/heat ,lidocaine patch, massage..I know it's probably muscular but wondering if anyone... Read more.

Katherine Jensen got a guestbook from Marie Myers

2 years ago (July 12, 2023)

Katherine, I have been thinking about you, and wondering how you are doing. Drop us an update when you are able to do so. Hope you are through the surgery and recovering well!

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Katherine Jensen

Marie, yes done with surgery, 3 weeks already. The first two weeks a little rough but getting better with each day. Iâ€™m still very tired after walking or a lot of activityâ€¦ napping a lot. Not much pain from the incision area but getting itchy now. Saw cardiology and surgery... Read more.

Marie Myers

Great to hear! Was the doc able to repair the valve?

Katherine Jensen

Yes, Marie, repair only.