Catie B
Margot, that's such a delightful photo! So glad to hear you're doing very well.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: May 9, 2017
Member Since: May 9, 2017
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Margot Swann posted a photo
6 years ago (June 21, 2019)
This photo was 2 days after my aortic valve was replaced in OHS. Though all my wires are still dangling, I’m toasting the world - feeling great.
This was two and a half years ago and my piggy valve is ticking right along.
Judy S
Wow Margot you looked great right after! Glad all continues looking good!
Marie Myers
Great report!
Barbara Wood
I love that photo & remember when you first posted it! Glad you are doing well!
Adam Pick
Love this post Margot! Great to hear all is well with your "piggy" valve. :)
Steven Liebowitz
Always great to hear good newsðŸ‘😀
Margot Swann posted an update
6 years ago (June 21, 2019)
I’m responding to Karaan’s Question about the most important thing to bring to the hospital. I would say a companion to stay with you 24/7 during your stay. I had a nurse practitioner cousin who was always there. I had no complications and good nurses BUT there can be no... Read more.
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Margot Swann posted an update
8 years ago (October 26, 2017)
My aortic valve was replaced by open heart a tad over three weeks ago. I've got to say I'm feeling pretty darn good. My body has been feeling like my own for about 10 days. I've been off pain Medshare since I left the hospital after four days and I'm... Read more.
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It's still early days so that's great you're feeling good. Taking a couple of naps is pretty usual in those first weeks and good for recovery. It's easy to get carried away and over do it when you start getting your energy back and feel normal again so it's really... Read more.
And your recovery has only begun, it continues to get better. I ended up giving up on the naps, they felt good and were needed for a time but I found they affected mepy night sleep.
