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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 21, 2016

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Susan Schweter posted an update
9 years ago (August 25, 2016)
I have not been on to update because I have been in a lot of pain. I am 8 days post op and I am home. While in the hospital on IV pain medication after the first day it honestly wasn't completely awful. The key is to ask for your... Read more.
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Susan, I want you to know that I am praying for you to get pain relief right now. I want you to feel relief; please,Lord, grant relief to susan. In the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Susan, I've been thinking about you. I'm sorry to hear this patch is so rough. They may not be adequately medicating you. I hope you can call them and report your pain level and check. Hoping things will ease soon for you in every way.
Really Sorry your in so much pain. Definitely let your docs know and see if anything more can be done to help you!
Susan Schweter posted an update
9 years ago (August 19, 2016)
This is Susan's husband, Alan. Suzie had her aortic valve replacement surgery on Wednesday. The surgeon came out about 4 hours after the start of the procedure began. Great news, all went well. One issue came up that no one was aware of, a hole the size of a quarter... Read more.
Thank you for the update Alan - great to hear that it went well.
Alan, thank you for the news. Please give Susan my best for a speedy recovery.
So good to hear Susan is doing well. Terrific news! Wishing her a speedy recovery.
Susan!!!😄So glad you're now on recovery road!❤️
Susan Schweter posted an update
9 years ago (August 16, 2016)
I am just 7 hours away from checking in the hospital. Super nervous but I just got to get this over with. Good luck to everyone. You are all in my prayers.
You will come through this fantastically. Hoping you can get some rest tonight, have a smooth surgery and an easy recovery. You are going to the best of the best to get the care you need. You'll be in my thoughts tomorrow.
Good luck Susan. You've got this. Let us know,how you're doing when you feel up to it. God is with you.
Good luck !!!! It will be done with faster the you think!!! Praying for you 😊😊
Peace and prayer to you. Follow everything the experts teach regarding recovery and your journal will be succesful. Best wishes
Our prayers are with you Susan. Soon you will be on the other side and will starting a new chapter in your life. Trust me you will not be that same person
Good luck, best wishes, and sending prayers your way...

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