I don't really have any advice except take it one step at a time and focus on the positive outcomes you see on this site. I will be thinking of you and saying a prayer for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis
Member Since: April 30, 2017
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Marie Migliaro posted an update
8 years ago (June 16, 2017)
5days post op and still in hospital. Was suppos3d to check out Wednesday but got adib
Marie Migliaro posted an update
8 years ago (June 9, 2017)
OK, trying to stay calm, but have to admit I'm a little nervous about my surgery on Monday! I'm no sure what to expect and nervous about the tubes and stuff....my surgery is minimally invasive with incision on right side and heart lung machine in groin artery! Anyone have any... Read more.
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Debby Morgeson reacted to this
Thank you!
Hi Marie - this type of surgery, ... well heck, any type of surgery is scary. But for those of us with heart valve problems, inaction is, in the long run far more dangerous and threatening than surgery. You will just have to be strong, trust your doctors, and have... Read more.
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Marie, I had the basic sternotomy 2 weeks ago. My husband said I was hooked up to all kinds of things in the cicu, but I really hardly remember it. ( he also said I didn't look nearly as bad as he feared:)). I left for the step down unit... Read more.
Hi Marie, Here's a few stories that might ease your nerves. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRt6mCFj74M&t=4s
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Your doc is very experienced and does lots of valve procedures and is noted as an expert in minimally invasive technique. Lots of info on him on the Internet.
Yes, I googled him and he was the protégé of my cardiologist, who I really trust and love!
Tubes and stuff didn't see to bother me. I was on a breathing tube for awhile after surgery, I have pictures to prove it, but honestly I have no recollection of the breathing tube. There was pain when I woke up, but they got that dialed in quick. They had... Read more.
Tubes and stuff didn't see to bother me. I was on a breathing tube for awhile after surgery, I have pictures to prove it, but honestly I have no recollection of the breathing tube. There was pain when I woke up, but they got that dialed in quick. They had... Read more.
Good luck Marie! My surgery is Monday also. 🙂
And good luck to you Debby. See you on the flip side!
Thanks Matt. Doc keeps telling me I won't remember breathing tube too. Hope you are well now and feeling great!
Marie Migliaro posted an update
8 years ago (June 1, 2017)
Hi everyone. I haven't posted much because I found out I have an eye problem. Had to have an injection in one of my eyes yesterday...yuk! Went well, wasn't as bad as I feared, and done for 4 weeks at least. Now I have to concentrate on my upcoming valve... Read more.
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My surgery is the day before yours on June 12. I have no idea what to expect. Except for my little doggie, I live alone. I have 4 kids but some of them don't live close...in another state. My son will be with me for the surgery and I'm so... Read more.
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