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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 31, 2015

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Adrianne Colatosti posted an update

10 years ago (December 16, 2015)

Today is Wednesday December 16th. I had my full Aortic Valve replacement 9 days ago.... I go to the Cardiologist today to have my blood thinner levels checked. They were too low the last time I was there, so they upped my dose AND put me on shots that my... Read more.

Sophia Ridley

I had Lovenox injections to do each evening. I'm a complete wimp when it comes to that so took 40 mins and a bucket of tears so I really feel for you. Can they put you onto tablets shortly? I'm on Rivaroxaban now. I get a little dizzy from the... Read more.

Christine Pittelli

Hang in there. I had surgery a little over a year ago - I had no tolerance for anything accept my two beautiful girls...I just wanted peace and quiet. I actually found myself googling comedians on my phone and laughing (though it really hurt - but a good hurt) was... Read more.

Unknown

Great idea about the comedians! I also found that making myself get up and walk in my driveway (and usually in the sun) was helpful and made me feel better. Best wishes to you. I hope you are able to move forward and feel less frustrated soon.

Mary K

Christine is right, patience will acquire a whole new meaning. Please stay in touch with your doctors about both your weight loss and the pain meds. They may be able to help you with both. Are you walking? It will help immensely. Four to six times a day, building up... Read more.

Adrianne Colatosti posted an update

10 years ago (December 12, 2015)

Did your tastes change? I am exactly 5 days post op today....and ever since surgery I have had this funky taste in my mouth.... no matter what I eat... or drink or brush my teeth.... it wont go away... I only notice it when I try to eat.... Did anyone... Read more.

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Enrique K

Hello Adrianne, usually you loose 20-25 pounds after surgery. I didn't experience those symptoms but I do have some sensitivity in my two bottom teeths only when I drink cold liquids. I guess this was because of all the hours with the tube in my mouth. Did anyone experience this... Read more.

Gregg Nissly

Hi Adrianne, I'm 8 days post op and I still don't have much of an appetite, though it's gotten much better since I got away from all the unpleasant smells of the Hospital. And I've lost a lot of weight. I was 147.4 which I haven't seen since college in... Read more.

Michael Meyer

Adrianne: Narcotics also gave me a loss for appetite. I gained most water weight in the hospital. They discontinued the diuretic before I left the hospital and the water diuresed.

Eddie Patton

Yea, that's normal. Took about 5 weeks to get everything close to normal

Unknown

I am almost two weeks out and food is tasting better now, but my appetite is still not what it used to be (although this is a good thing because I like food)! :)

Gregg Nissly

One other thing I forgot is that someone told us to buy Lemonheads and suck on one before each meal. I haven't tried it though.

Adrianne Colatosti posted an update

10 years ago (December 10, 2015)

Surgery was successful. They were not able to keep it minimally invasive. Unfortunately they had to open me up all the way. I have a large brand new mechanical aortic valve and I am so ready to be home!! Thank you all for your love and support!

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