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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Amy Digiovanni Noack posted an update

11 years ago (March 22, 2015)

Does anyone feel shortness of breath? I was told last Monday during an echo that I still have fluid around my heart (I guess this is normal after surgery), but I'm feeling winded and I am wondering if the fluid is causing this? Will this dissipate on its own? Or... Read more.

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Clare Auten

I would call the doctor. I did not experience the shortness of breath or fluid but I would err on the side of caution.

Nancy D

I did have a bit of fluid around my heart and in my one lung post operatively that showed up on Echo, when I was about 4-5 weeks post op that was "pretty normal after heart surgery" and just required a bit of time to resolve. And soon it did... Read more.

Amy Digiovanni Noack

Thanks Nancy, great idea to yes the spirometer...I'm going to have the doctor listen to me and see if anything is in the lungs. I know I just have to be patient with the healing process, but the nice weather is giving me motivation to get moving! I just started... Read more.

Amy Digiovanni Noack posted an update

11 years ago (February 25, 2015)

Hi everyone! I thought I'd post about my progress. I'm 3 weeks out and I am feeling a lot better...slow and steady wins this race! I went to my family doctor yesterday and she started to tear up when she listened to my new and much improved ticker. She couldn't... Read more.

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Kathleen F.

So glad to hear! I think the weather is on our side, ensuring that we do not overdo it in the early weeks! I can't wait for warmer temperatures though... Just think how much better we'll feel when spring finally arrives!

Virginia (Ginger) French

What a joyful moment when you doctor, who has cared for you and been concerned whether you realize it or no, tears up at the sound of how much healthier your heart, and as a result, you are! You are correct that your body will let you know if you... Read more.

Amy Digiovanni Noack posted an update

11 years ago (February 9, 2015)

Well as of this time last week I was getting rolled into the ICU for recovery. I am home and have finally gotten my meds on a routine. I feel ok, a lot of emotions have been flowing through me but I think it's the lack of sleep. Overall I... Read more.

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