Terrie Hodges
Joan...hope this all clears up for you!💟
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: March 5, 2017
Member Since: March 5, 2017
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Joan Sheehan posted an update
9 years ago (April 13, 2017)
My latest issue is that my sternum incision got infected. I hear this is pretty common. They reopened part of it and took a sample and tried to drain any fluid out. I am on antibiotics and have a pack/drain in it. What a pain. Can't wait til it is... Read more.
Catie B
Gosh, that sounds like an ordeal! Hoping everything heals fast now that you're on antibiotic.
Barbara Wood
Best wishes Joan, hope you feel better soon
Phyllis Petersen
Oh no! I hope it resolves quickly.
Amy Steele
I'm praying for swift and complete healing!
Joan Sheehan posted an update
9 years ago (April 7, 2017)
Has anyone else developed foot drop immediately after aortic valve replacement? I hear it is rare and had all kind of people come into my hospital room to look at my foot. It has been a frustrating struggle for the past few weeks, having this additional thing to deal with... Read more.
hi, Joan...I am so glad you have a response from Cathleen....I question why you have suffered for weeks with this with no relief or answers from your medical team...these are the things that concern me as a reluctant aortic valve replacement surgery-in-waiting patient for 4/24/17...I wish you the best and... Read more.
We don't want you to feel odd or lonely💟...I went through a serious depression that had those features and others...may be good to explore treatment for cardiac depression...also if your ability to move and walk is impaired by the foot issue ...lack of movement will contribute to depression...you are not... Read more.
I wonder if your leg was in an odd position that put pressure on the nerve during the surgery. Recommend seeing a Neurologist as they can test and determine if the problem is in the spinal cord or in the nerve in the leg. Glad that you are getting some... Read more.
Joan Sheehan posted an update
9 years ago (March 13, 2017)
My surgery is upcoming on the 15th but I don't see it on the list?
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Barbara Laurie and Jane Welp reacted to this
There are quite a few this week. It will probably be there tomorrow. Wishing you a successful surgery and uneventful recovery.
Hi Joan, it'll show up, and we'll be praying. Actually seeing it there gave me a golf ball in my throat I couldn't swallow! It shocked me, even though I was waiting for it to show up! Best, best best for Wednesday. Praying you'll be on the road to recovery... Read more.
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