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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: April 21, 2017

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Andria Pugh posted an update
8 years ago (June 27, 2017)
Hi all, I am 6 weeks post surgery and get ad hoc vision/ dizzy spells. They only last a few minutes and I thought it was related to heart tablets, these were changed but I am still getting these. I also feel like I have an underlying fuzzy head feeling.... Read more.
What medication are you on Andria? I had dizzy spells when I was on metropolol and had to be taken off when I fainted and bumped my head. I may have been dehydrated and my BP was low. How is your BP? I also got vertigo but that was an... Read more.
Yes, I have & I think I'm just one week behind you Andria. I'm taking metroprlol, amiodorone, lasix & my blood pressure is running on the low side- 100/60. I think it is related to that, that plus some dehydration. I only had one very short dizzy spell, but do... Read more.
Andria Pugh posted a photo
8 years ago (June 19, 2017)
Scar at 5 weeks
This photo is fabulous! The dark draping really does it. (And of course your scar looks great!)
It looks completely amazing. Wow!
I'm at 5wks and my scar doesn't look that good. You are healing nicely!
Andria Pugh posted a photo
8 years ago (June 18, 2017)
4 weeks after surgery. scar healing well and slowly getting some energy back
Your scar or the little I can see of I can see of it looks great!

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