I shad a successful mitral valve repair / Maze / and atrial appendage removal in January 17 2020
I’m in stepdown and patiently waiting for 22 in of fluid ...Read more
I shad a successful mitral valve repair / Maze / and atrial appendage removal in January 17 2020
I’m in stepdown and patiently waiting for 22 in of fluid to exit my blown up body. It affects my walking and hurts a lot; hurts more than the incision!
Arlene VanNorstrand So glad to hear you are in step down and recovering. Will pray that the fluid leaves your body.
Joy Vera Hi Annie. Just now seeing this & I'm glad to know your recovery is underway. I too had a lot of flu ... Read more
Joy Vera Hi Annie. Just now seeing this & I'm glad to know your recovery is underway. I too had a lot of fluid accumulation after my surgery last May. My hands were so swollen but that went down after a few days. Only toward the very end of my 8 day hospital stay did my legs & feet start to be less swollen & walking was difficult because of the swelling. For me, I'd describe it as not being able to feel the floor very well. Just made it not a very pleasant experience. It got better with lots of lasix & time. Take care!
Ann-Marie Dassler Lasix and time worked! I was so swollen, I couldn’t lift my legs, and my skin felt so painful like ... Read more
Ann-Marie Dassler Lasix and time worked! I was so swollen, I couldn’t lift my legs, and my skin felt so painful like it was being pulled from my muscles and tendons. I’m in cardiac rehab now, and feel like a weak shadow of myself. I can hardly wait to find my strength and resilience. I left the hospital grossly anemic....slept 11-12 hours a day for two weeks. This is a slow process, but I know it will be worth it.
Thanks for your prayers Arlene Van Norstrand, and your support Joy Vera and Arlene.
Thanks for your prayers Arlene Van Norstrand, and your support Joy Vera and Arlene.