Katherine Jensen
Preparing myself mentally for upcoming surgery on my ascending aorta… any words of wisdom??
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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: December 16, 2022
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Katherine Jensen
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3 years ago (December 16, 2022)
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Richard Munson
I have one 4.1 cm that they tell me not to worry about. Easy for them to say. How big is yours?
Kimberly Eisenhut
Richard, they won't touch it until it's at least 4.8 or higher, so guess we just have to have faith and don't do any heavy lifting, which I am stubborn about myself. Brought up my super heavy tree a couple weeks ago from basement and sometimes forget I am not... Read more.
Marie Myers
If you are able to exercise, I would do some walking, swimming, or yoga to help you get in the best shape possible for surgery. It may help your mental outlook and help speed your recovery.
Lena Afanaseva
Trust your surgeon and medicine in general! Everything will be fine!
Richard Munson
What is considered heavy lifting might be the big question.
Katherine Jensen
My aneurysm is 5.1 now… my surgeon tells me the new guidelines as of this year is operate after 5.0
Kimberly Eisenhut
Katherine, thank you for the info about size. I am sure you will do GREAT! It will be a great weight lifted to have this fixed and done :)
Kimberly Eisenhut
Richard, my Dr. told me to keep it under 20 lbs for me. I think it depends on the individual also. Like I said, I am stubborn though and very often am lifting more than that, like when I try to get ALL the bags of groceries in one trip... Read more.
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