Marie Myers
I commented on this in your other post. Yes, the fatigue was slow to lessen. Totally agree with the boredom thing!
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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: December 16, 2022
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Katherine Jensen posted an update
2 years ago (July 25, 2023)
Im 5 weeks post op today from my aneurysm/bicuspid repair,,,anyone else in group that had same still feeling fatigued?
Klara ÄœiäIä‡
Dear Katherine, the fatigue is likely to stay for a while, 5 weeks is still very early. But you should see slowly improvement each day!
Katherine Jensen posted an update
2 years ago (May 20, 2023)
Oh boy, one month from today I will be having my surgery to fix my AV and aorta...Its getting real now!
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Katherine, you got this we are all here for you! I know all the thoughts going in your head the outcome you will feel like a new person â¤ï¸ much love and care from Seattle WA
steve
Katherine… it sounds weird, but I am excited for you! You are going to be fixed and can move on! No more worry or anxiety That you may have now. Look forward to your updates :) -Andy
puyallup, Wa
Probably not far behind you, no set date yet.
Katherine, I know exactly how you feel. I am also a CRNA, vintage 1979. It was soooo hard having a positive and cheerful attitude about the whole idea of open heart surgery. The only times i spent in a hospital overnight prior to my surgery at age 63 were on-call!!!... Read more.
Katherine, I know how scary this can be. I’m 5 months out and remember how terrified I was. You will get through this and be better than ever!’ Although I’m still not quite 100&, I feel like my life is mine again and I can look forward to many years... Read more.
Thank you Leona, that’s the worst part of all this I think,, getting back to your former self especially if you’ve not been symptomatic.
Next Tuesday…, coming quick…
Again, thanks to all for the positivity.. it really helps!!!
Preparing myself mentally for upcoming surgery on my ascending aorta… any words of wisdom??
I have one 4.1 cm that they tell me not to worry about. Easy for them to say. How big is yours?
Richard, they won't touch it until it's at least 4.8 or higher, so guess we just have to have faith and don't do any heavy lifting, which I am stubborn about myself. Brought up my super heavy tree a couple weeks ago from basement and sometimes forget I am not... Read more.
If you are able to exercise, I would do some walking, swimming, or yoga to help you get in the best shape possible for surgery. It may help your mental outlook and help speed your recovery.
Trust your surgeon and medicine in general! Everything will be fine!
What is considered heavy lifting might be the big question.
My aneurysm is 5.1 now… my surgeon tells me the new guidelines as of this year is operate after 5.0
Katherine, thank you for the info about size. I am sure you will do GREAT! It will be a great weight lifted to have this fixed and done :)
Richard, my Dr. told me to keep it under 20 lbs for me. I think it depends on the individual also. Like I said, I am stubborn though and very often am lifting more than that, like when I try to get ALL the bags of groceries in one trip... Read more.
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