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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: May 22, 2021

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Paula Romero posted an update
4 years ago (November 12, 2021)
Hi Everyone - been quite awhile since I posted. Been pretty busy lately. We have had company off and on for the last few months. Doing well-had to restart Rehab as our Hospital closed for a few weeks because of COVID. Just started back this week. I really enjoy it.... Read more.
Paula Romero posted an update
4 years ago (August 29, 2021)
Hi all - I am 9 weeks post op and still have a few issues. I still can’t sleep on my side or tummy, my right foot and ankle swells, I still have pain in my incision area. I got plated instead of wired, so I’m wondering if that is... Read more.
Hi Warrior Paula, so glad that you safely got through surgery! Not being able to sleep on your side or underside is perfectly normal as well as pain in the incision area. I would speak with the surgeon on Sept 2nd about the R ankle swelling and possible murmur. As... Read more.
Paula Romero posted a photo
4 years ago (July 3, 2021)
Well, here I am 5 days Post Op. Got home yesterday. Sorry it has taken so long to post. This is not an easy road for anyone. I have been so dang tired. But I have a support system that is Great!! I’m sure it will get better every day.
Great to see you have joined the recovery side
Yay!!! You did it, Paula! You're looking wonderful!! ❤
Yay, Paula. It is such a relief, profound joy to have it over! Onward with the recovery.
Welcome to recovery. I was extremely tired early on, but doctors told me that is very common. Plus you get almost no quality sleep while in the hospital due to noise, being awakened for meds & vitals, and stress. Being at home is a speedier road to recovery. Take care.
Yay Paula! You look wonderful!

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