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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: April 20, 2015

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Julie Mcdonald-Lundgren posted an update
10 years ago (January 3, 2016)
I did not go into 2015 knowing what it would hold for me and open heart surgery was not on the list of things I thought I would do. Today over 6 months after surgery I am feeling good! Finally, feeling like the pericarditis is getting better. Starting to slowly... Read more.
Knowing that you're riding 6mths after surgery gave me a boost! Thankyou! Best wishes for your continued recovery.
Wonderful news! Best wishes on continued health!
Julie Mcdonald-Lundgren posted an update
10 years ago (November 3, 2015)
Still battling post pericarditis. It's just not getting better. More meds, no intense excersize (or riding) :( and doctor visits every two weeks.
I was just thinking of you today, Julie, and was wondering how you were doing with the pericarditis. I will pray for relief for you! Hope you feel better very soon!!
Praying for a miracle healing from the Lord Jesus for you...I had pericarditis after mitral valve repair...it will improve with time
Julie Mcdonald-Lundgren posted an update
10 years ago (October 2, 2015)
I was feeling so great - walking and riding and now walking up my stairs causes extreme pain because I have to breathe deeply. I would just say to anyone having surgery - really start out slow - "Normal" may be different...I think because I was feeling so great I... Read more.
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I had the same problem and my cardiologist gave me a steroid to clear it up. I felt great last week and the last couple days felt terrible. Went to urgent care today with lower back pain and it seems I have a kidney infection. Some days it feels like... Read more.
I've been praying hard for pain relief for you Julie. Hopefully you are on the upswing of this now, if not soon. I don't think many realize how painful this really is...way worse then surgery recovery! Continued thoughts and hugs to you heart sister. ♡♡
Sorry to hear of this set back. It is good advise you gave though on not pushing it too fast. In time we will all heal. I hope you get better soon.

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