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Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: March 27, 2018

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Sue Tom posted an update
6 years ago (September 27, 2019)
Hello Heart Brothers and Sisters! Last week was my 1st anniversary from ascending aorta aneurysm repair with a mini sternotomy. I am grateful to be where I am today, in spite of a couple of setbacks (primarily A-Fib related to OHS). I was re-hospitalized 2 days after being home for... Read more.
Aw Sue wish I was able to relate and help with the wire removal but I can relate to the anxiety. Hopefully someone will post some really good, easy news for you in regards to the procedure.
I can't relate to wire removal either, but I can relate to A flutter issues and now an ASD that needs repair. I understand your hesitancy to have surgery again that's for sure. I know I've seen some posts on wire removal in the past... hopefully someone will help you... Read more.
Just as a suggestion, on this web page there is a search option on the upper right hand side of the page. Type in wire removal and see what comes up. You may find some answers that way.
Hi Sue can’t comment on wire removal much. All I know 4 weeks after having a David’s procedure I had some wires cut which were somewhere between my chest and my stomach . They were external wires. It was very simple . Could you let me know how did they... Read more.
Thanks Sue hope things go well for you . Sorry couldn’t be much help. However your reply on heart beat situation is helpful. Best wishes
Sue Tom posted an update
7 years ago (September 13, 2018)
Adam, thank you so much for this site and community of support and encouragement!
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Sue Tom posted an update
7 years ago (September 13, 2018)
Monday, Sept 17 is surgery day. I would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement. Waiting on the sidelines have been most frightening and luckily your kind words of support and encouragement have made the passing less difficult. A special shout out to the Heart Brothers and Sisters... Read more.
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You're going to do just fine! Waiting is the worst part. You will be joining us in the recovery club next week! All the best, Sue.
Hey Sue! Distract distract and didtract your mind the next few days and put your fate in the hands of your surgeon and hospital and try to let it all go.
Wishing you all the best. I am waiting for angiogram on Tuesday 18th and surgery shortly after. Waiting is the worst. I’m just trying to stay busy

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