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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 19, 2021

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Lena Afanaseva added photos to a journal post

3 years ago (February 2, 2023)

Hi all! After surgery in 2019 to replace the aortic valve, the healing process began. And today my post is not about me. About my family. About those who were shocked by the news, about those who helped me cope with endless anxiety, about those who checked out the best... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

Very well said, Lena! Our family goes through more than we'll ever know. It's easy to become consumed by our own circumstances, but our biggest supporters put on brave faces and keep our spirits high while they're silently going through every step. My goal was to get through surgery and... Read more.

Lena Afanaseva

Susan, yes and yes!

Rose Madura

Very well said!

Rhodie Jacobson

So thoughtfully said. It's remarkable that you put this out there just about at the same time Kevin Excu writes about his care for his dad--thank you!

Adam Pick

Beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️

Pamela Gregory

Well said!👍❤️

Diane Pellowe

Couldnâ€™t agree more! It takes a village!

Amy Berger

So true! Iâ€™m 9 days post op and my husband has been with me round the clock helping with whatever I need. He looked so tired today I pleaded with him to take a nap. He said heâ€™s fine but ended up snoozing sitting straight up on the couch after... Read more.

Lena Afanaseva

Amy, stay strong! Most important you on the recovery site.

Lena Afanaseva added photos to a journal post

3 years ago (January 29, 2023)

How did the operation change me? She made me understand that I need to live, not to worry often about the future, not to constantly think about what has already happened, but just start living to the fullest. In the first months after the operation, I often cried, and asked... Read more.

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Marie Myers

Amen to that, sister!

Pamela Gregory

Agree👍

Rose Madura

Beautifully said!

Deena Z

Ditto!

Angela Meletiadis

thank you,Lena!!!

Donna Casaletto

Love this picture!! All I can think of are the Queen lyrics So don't stop me now, don't stop me 'Cause I'm having a good time, having a good timeðŸ¥°â€¼ï¸

Frank Giovanniello

Lena, looking good!❤️

Lena Afanaseva added photos to a journal post

3 years ago (January 24, 2023)

Trouble, inconvenience after discharge. 1. Sleep. Or rather, the lack of comfortable sleep. 2. Weakness, lack of former strength. 3. Soreness of the seam, muscle soreness. 4. Tearfulness, lack of motivation, questions, â€œwhat next and how to live.â€ Every day I solved these problems, and every day, little by little,... Read more.

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Daniel Green

Youâ€™ve summed up exactly how Iâ€™ve felt for the last week since my surgery! I canâ€™t believe how strong I was and how weak I felt! Itâ€™s getting better every day!!

Rose Madura

You guys are doing great ðŸ‘!

Lena Afanaseva

Daniel, and you going to be strong again!

Adam Pick

Great to hear you are on the mend Lena! Day by day... Step by step... Hour by hour... The healing is happening. Sometimes, it doesn't always feel that way... But, our bodies are downright amazing. 😊❤️😊

Lena Afanaseva

Adam, it was 4 years ago! And thank you so much for such an amazing forum!

Leona Resch

Lena thank you for postingâ€™ ! I have felt all the same things as you, especially lack of comfortable sleep.. Iâ€™m one month post op and still struggling with some things but overall feeling much better !! Good to see you feeling so well!! So encouraging for the rest of... Read more.

Frank Giovanniello

Lena, that is the full list. I think we all go thru the very same. That should be a hand out when going through surgery. Stay Strong.

Mindi Wieseman

How true, how true, Lena! Every day there is a little improvement, and if I do too much, well, its a step or 2 backwards...like pulling a back muscle. Big ouch! I'm constantly distracting myself away from thinking about a timeline on my recovery or just THINKING and getting depressed,... Read more.

Lena Afanaseva

Thanks everyone!