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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 16, 2024

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Rob Elwood posted an update

2 years ago (April 23, 2024)

Hair color and Tanning? Anyone else? Post surgery, I have way less Gray Hair, and my brown is replacing it. Has anyone else experienced this? I still have a lot of Gray, but much less. Also, I am in the sun quite a bit, and have noticed that I actually... Read more.

Sue Maize

What?! Thatâ€™s amazing! I want new pigment for my pale Irish skin and thicker hairâ€¦so far the gray has held off! Who knew?? ðŸ˜„

Unknown

Wow! Sounds great!

Rob Elwood posted an update

2 years ago (February 5, 2024)

I am now 11 days post-surgery and I almost can't believe how good I feel. I never knew breathing for everyone else was this easy. I was born with a Bicuspid valve which turned into asymptomatic Severe Aortic Stenosis and a distended Aortic Root. I still have pain and muscle... Read more.

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Beckie Jess

Good to know! I have quadricuspid, and my surgery is on 2/15! Looking forward to feeling as good as you do!

Rob Elwood

Thank you. Best of luck to you and I wish a speedy recovery. You got this!

Isabella Heart

I have exactly the same diagnosis, so it's wonderful to hear that you are feeling good so soon after the surgeryâ¤ï¸

Andrea Babcock

Happy for you that you are feeling so well already. Best Wishes. My husbands surgery is on 2/7.

Valerie Allen

This is so fantastic that you are feeling this great!

Rose Madura

Wonderful news! And great advice. I may not be here if my husband was not with me after my surgery.

Thomas Sperounis

Thank you for the update. Nice to see all the positive stories

Kathy Ozio

Wonderful!!

Barbara Deloache

Excellent progress!!

Valerie Allen

I have to ask, Rob. To what do you owe such a successful recovery?

Rob Elwood

Valerie, I am now in my 4th week and almost normal. I attribute it doing exactly as instructed. Lots fof rest, not lifting anything, and I have strong support from my wife.

Rob Elwood posted an update

2 years ago (January 29, 2024)

I am 5 days post open heart surgery. For me, it has been a difficult recovery due to extreme pain. Thankfully my wife has stayed with me 24 hours a day, I have and will need the assistance. My insight to anyone with pending open heart surgery is to make... Read more.

😂 🥰 Susan Lynn, Andrew Dial and reacted to this

Susan Lynn

Rob - I am so sorry to read that you're in extreme pain. While most procedures involve some level of discomfort, pain management is generally very good and makes the process tolerable. Please speak to your nurses and make sure they understand what you're feeling. You shouldn't be suffering. I... Read more.

Rose Madura

One of the best pieces of advice I received was to stay ahead of the pain. I totally agree with Susan. God bless you. Hope you feel better soon and please keep us updated.

Rob Elwood

Thank You so much for your comments. I am lucky that my wife is a strong advocate. The nurses and anesthesiologist jumped on the pain and have stayed ahead of it mostly. Turns out a chest tube is causing the pain due to possibly suctioning against something internal. Everything else... Read more.