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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: July 11, 2016

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Christine Wypyhoski posted an update

7 years ago (January 11, 2019)

Well, 22 days since surgery. I am feeling good and getting stronger everyday. Incision is healed. Walking about 40 minutes a day which for me is great since I hadn't walked much the last few years. The first 2 days after surgery was tough. Now just a distant memory. Got... Read more.

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Christine Wypyhoski posted an update

7 years ago (December 18, 2018)

Well tomorrow is my pre-op testing. Have to be at the hospital at 9 AM. My surgery is scheduled for 7:30 on the 20th. Check in time is 5:30. Luckily it only takes 15 minutes to the hospital. My sister is going with me while my other sister will be... Read more.

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Marie Myers

God Bless you! I know first hand on being both a heart surgery patient and an Alzheimer's caregiver. I am hoping you have a very smooth surgery and easy recovery! The preop testing day was more than I had expected, and it took several hours to get it all done.... Read more.

Christine Wypyhoski

Thank you so much for the kind words. They told me to expect 3-4 hrs for pre-op. That includes the 1 hr class. Surgery has been scheduled for over a month. I am ready!

Dan Baltazor

Praying for Peace for you Christine. It's good you're going to have help with Mom while you focus on yourself. I agree, pre op day took us by surprise and was more than expected.

Bradley Dunn

Hang in there. Things will work out!