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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: March 25, 2016

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Lynn Whipp posted an update

9 years ago (September 12, 2016)

Overall I am doing quite well, except for a sore throat had pre August 31 surgery. BUT I have a sort if bubbling/crackling sound sometimes in my upper chest when resting at an angle and opening my mouth. Anyone else had anything like that.I did not notice until I got... Read more.

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Catie B

Great to hear that you are faring to so well, Lynn! Those gardens sound beautiful. Such a great way to get out and moving again. :)

Darlene Smith

Lynn, I did have a sort of bubbling/crackling sound at the very end of taking a breath in. I'd breath in, and then hear that sound, but I hear mine with my mouth closed. I really didn't think much of it and didn't ask. It eventually went away after a... Read more.

Nicola Laker

It could be your vocal chord. Mine unfortunately we're severely damaged whilst I was in ICU when they took me of the ventilator but had to re- insert the tubes as I still wasn't right. This could have been when the right side was damaged. I was also told by... Read more.

Lynn Whipp posted an update

9 years ago (September 3, 2016)

Surgery was 3 days ago, August 31. surgery went well, only 4 hours wheat and hemi-arch,. Andrew and Adam, two of the surgical team, came in and said I could go home tomorrow! Getting drain tube out today! Was in a bunch of pain, somewhat better now. Have not walked... Read more.

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Catie B

Good to hear, Lynn! It's great news that you get to head home. I hope having the tube out gives you relief. Keep on healing, we're rooting for you here!

Lynn Whipp posted an update

9 years ago (August 1, 2016)

My valve, wheat and hemiarch arch surgery is scheduled at Duke University with Dr. Hughes on August 31. I wondered why I could not enter his name and Duke here. Thanks for responses with that. Duke is listed number 6 by U.S. News and Dr. Hughes has only 1% deaths... Read more.

Unknown

I had my mitral repair 12/7/15 at Duke, dr. Glower did mine mini thoricotomy. I was very happy with my surgeon, he was very caring checked on me personally everyday for my week stay. Had some great nurses and some poor ones, but when they are checking on you 24/7... Read more.

Wanda Mroz

My dr and hospital didn't appear either I don't think! Best of luck to youðŸ’ž