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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Nancy White posted an update

1 year ago (March 24, 2025)

Hi I had surgery 18 months ago. Bicuspid repair and aortic aneurysm. I have been very active. But most recently I developed a lump at the top of my incision. Itâ€™s painful and just showed up. Has anyone experienced this?

Robert Miller

I am not sure what you mean with lump but I did get a bump over one of my ribs. I suspect it's a wire that repositioned itself after me being active. When I run my finger over it, it feels very hard. If it feels soft, it might be... Read more.

Jeff Offermann

I had the same problem it eventually flattened.

Michael Ponzio

Anyone have like weird sleeping patters?

Robert Miller

@Michael Ponzio Hijacking the thread. You might want to post this as a separate subject with more details.

Fidel Martãnez Ruiz

Small lumps aligned by the titanium staples that close my sternum, which haven't been removed yet. ItÂ´s not painfull, but a little creepy. Anyway, titanium is biocompatible. IÂ´m agree with RobertÂ´s comments if it troubles you. As for sleep, mine is quite irregular😢 . I want to believe that the... Read more.

Dan Fouratt

I have a lump at the incision point (mini ohs) it hurt for a while but today it is simply there. I will ask my doctor on Friday but emails with him I was told not to worry.

Nancy White

Having my wires taken out tomorrow. Saw the surgeon. The lump remains along with some lymph swelling.

Nancy White posted an update

2 years ago (November 30, 2023)

I just read the newsletter and was surprised when I read about AFib which Iâ€™m experiencing. I needed that! I had my surgery Oct 7th aortic valve and aneurysm repair. I unfortunately ended up with a pacemaker. I understand that AFib will go away, in most cases. Itâ€™s still very... Read more.

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Klara ÄœiäIä‡

Dear Nancy, it is still early, and Afib is very common in the first 12 weeks after the surgery. I know how unpleasant they can be. I hope you experience less and less of them! Stay positive and keep ticking :)

Jill Porter

Hi! I also had Afib after my surgery. Periodically before surgery too. I was so worried that it wouldn't go away but with medication it reverted back to sinus rhythm after about five weeks. It is a very distressing feeling. You have to just take one day at a time... Read more.

Dewayne Adamson

Been wondering how you're doing.

Nancy White

Thanks everyone I guess I need to be more patient. I love this blog!

Dewayne Adamson

How are you doing?

Nancy White

Hi Dewayne.. I just read this. I am doing ok. AFib went away but now Iâ€™m dealing with a lump over my incision. Surgery scheduled to remove wires. How are you?

Dewayne Adamson

I'm doing fine. No issues at all. I hope you get things resolved. 🙏

Nancy White posted an update

2 years ago (October 6, 2023)

I am 72 and soon to undergo an aortic valve replacement/aortic aneurysm, October 7. I have been asymptomatic since diagnosis but it has become severe. Iâ€™m nervous but I know it has to be done. Thank you Adam for relieving my anxiety with your experience and knowledge. Without you I... Read more.

Rose Madura

Six years ago, at age 59, I had the same surgery as you. It's not easy but it is doable. Trust the doctors and listen to your body. I did have some complications but they were all sorted out and now I am doing very well! Godspeed.

Valerie Allen

Nancy, I will be having that surgery too. I am 71. I am sending prayers to you and your team and look forward to hearing from you after you recover sufficiently!

Grace Mason

Looking forward to hearing from you when you are feeling up to it. Sending prayers your way ðŸ™