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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: April 18, 2024

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Carolyn Armenia posted an update
1 year ago (June 30, 2024)
Is the incision site and surround supposed to be hot to the touch
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Sr 71 blackbird spy plane grandpa / grandson model project. It was fun.
I’m sure everything you do with your grandchildren is fun. Thank you for sharing this moment, very appropriate for the 4th of July celebration. 👍🇺🇸
Carolyn - You might want to make a call to your surgeon's office. Heat can sometimes mean infection. Let us know how you make out. Good luck. ❤️
Wow Richard, he is your mini me! You just inspired me to get my, "today", 19 year old son something similar and see if I can get him to do one with me. He loves history and military planes as well. His best friend is in the Marines. Love both... Read more.
Great advice... Always better to be safe than sorry. (Great picture Richard!)
I was told heat could mean infection—I’d definitely get it checked out! Listen I practically know all my local paramedics by name now I’ve called for various things just to be safe (maybe a slight exaggeration 😇). Trust me, you say you’ve had OHS, and a path opens up like... Read more.
Carolyn Armenia posted an update
1 year ago (June 20, 2024)
I just made a lengthy post but I cannot find it.
Carolyn Armenia posted an update
1 year ago (June 20, 2024)
I had open heart surgery on 5/29/24 for aortic valve replacement, an aorta aneurysm, and AFIB. THE VALVE was replaced, the aneurysm repaired, and a clip placed on the left atrial appendage.Pose t surgery I had difficulty ambulating due to dizziness and shortness after only a few feet distance, and... Read more.
It takes time. I was told energy will return after 2-3 months for me. I had the Ross procedure 3 weeks ago. I'm 48

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