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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 13, 2019

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Leslie Terjesen posted an update

7 years ago (March 13, 2019)

Yesterday was three weeks post op. Getter my feeling back in my left pinkie and ring finger from surgery position. Really feel good but tired; I'm a terrible sleeper and guess I am getting bored. Too much flu around so staying in for the six weeks till I see Dr... Read more.

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Mike Roskowinski

Glad to hear that you are improving! Yeah that is one thing I would definitely do is stay in to not get the flu or any cold. I could not imagine going through the surgery and a sickness. I am sure with so much "downtime" it must be easy getting... Read more.

Leslie Terjesen

Here I am complaining about the Jersey Shore where it's in the 40's and forgot what it must be like in MN! I was at a conference once in Minneapolis but it started on June 1. I remember falling asleep watching the news and my husband called around 9:30 and... Read more.

Leslie Terjesen posted an update

7 years ago (March 8, 2019)

Can't believe it seemed to take forever for surgery day but now two and half weeks post op. Beginning to get feeling in my pinky and ring finger back which seemed to be my biggest issue. Seeing my home doctor and working on adjusting my beta blockers, now two, to... Read more.

Mike Roskowinski

Glad things are getting better for you. Wishing I was on that side of recovery. Love to hear all the good stuff.

Leslie Terjesen posted an update

7 years ago (March 3, 2019)

Must say, physically I feel pretty good. I can even turn over comfortable in bed....now if I could just sleep. My next door neighbor reminded me that I am always up around one but I can always go back to sleep. Hasn't happened yet so glad I signed up for... Read more.

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Mabel Juric

Hello! So happy to hear you are doing well. Yes sleep can be an issue early on after surgery. Be kind to yourself, Netflix, read. I know when I was recovering I had naps during the day for two or three hours, was awake and then sleep at night wasn't... Read more.