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To both you congratulations and a successful and quick recovery. Blessings
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: February 29, 2016
Member Since: February 29, 2016
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Lisa Hostetter posted an update
5 years ago (November 1, 2020)
Ok Guys close your eyes or skip this post, it is strictly for my Big Girl friends!! I am in desperate need of a bra that will support the Girls and separate them. I currently have the uni-boob going on and my incision is getting irritated. I bought a good... Read more.
Lisa Hostetter
So good to hear from you! I hope you got the nausea under control, I’m sure that wasn’t any fun. The hospital gave me a bra too but it doesn’t fit that good either. Plus I didn’t think about having to wear a bra 24/7. I am so glad you... Read more.
Lisa Hostetter posted an update
5 years ago (November 1, 2020)
I DID it!! It was rough for me but the surgery went very well. I has a hard time coming off the vent, which was something I never stressed about. They were finally able to get me to respond to commands Wednesday afternoon. My husband said I was like a... Read more.
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Welcome to the recovery side! We knew you could do it!,
Welcome to recovery!!! You did it!
Glad to see you are now home and recovering well. God bless you
Happy to see you at home. Isn't it just wonderful to sleep in your own bed? You Did It! Sending you good vibes, take it one day at a time.
Lisa Hostetter posted an update
5 years ago (October 21, 2020)
I am so ready to get this over. The waiting is the worst. Tomorrow I have to get my COVID test done. After that I think I have everything ready. I’m struggling with what to bring to the hospital. Do I need pajamas? Will I feel like looking at my... Read more.
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Darrin Vohs reacted to this
Lisa, keep focusing on just getting yourself ready, I did not let myself indulge in worrying about my life being any different after I recovered. That worked for me, at least. I just kept visualizing myself fully recovered and doing things that I loved. I brought pj's and books with... Read more.
Lisa, I too will get my COVID test tomorrow! Preop on friday. Surgery Tuesday! I am ready too to get this behind and recovered. Gotta be patient with ourselves! Stay positive and so will I!
Lisa, there was a post here a week or so ago with a listing of all the things to bring and not bring. Err on the side of going light. But - bring a long charging cord for your phone!
Lisa, Wishing you the very best. My advice is like the other comments... less is more: long charger cord for you iphone/ipad, toothbrush, clothes on your back,ipad/iphone, and positive attitude.
Phone, charger and extension if you have one. IPad-yes. I brought a book but never opened it at hospital. Travel pillow was great for dozing off in the chair. They will give you whatever you need as far as toiletries go. I had to wear hospital gown entire time. No... Read more.
Thanks everybody for the great advice. I hadn’t thought about a travel pillow, definitely need that. I will have about 2 hour drive home.
I think if you can walk a mile or teo then your heart rate shouldn't be an issue. If you have a sternototmy like I do you might want to wait a bit until that heals.
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