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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: December 12, 2014

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Amy DiGiovanni Noack got a guestbook from Michele Tracey
10 years ago (January 19, 2016)
Hi Amy how long did your surgery last? I know you had done bleeding complications, how did they resolve that for you?
Amy DiGiovanni Noack got a guestbook from Kathleen F.
10 years ago (July 17, 2015)
Hi Amy, just checking in to say hi, and I hope you're feeling healed and full of energy. Do you notice a difference? I hope you're enjoying the summer. All my best to you!
Hey Kathleen! So nice to hear from you:) I'm actually really good. I'm back to work and life and I feel pretty good. I tire a bit more quickly but I figure I'm still getting over the trauma my body went through and it may take a while. I notice... Read more.
Hi Amy! I'm doing well also. I feel the same way - I would get winded sometimes and blamed it on being out of shape, but I still feel out of shape, yet I'm no longer winded! I also stopped cardiac rehab for the same reason. I signed up for... Read more.
Amy DiGiovanni Noack got a guestbook from Terrie Syvertsen
11 years ago (March 23, 2015)
Amy- Good morning. I read your entry this morning and want to suggest that you see someone to make sure the fluid is not causing the shortness of breath. I know that many people experience this after surgery but some continue to have some issues with fluid and when it... Read more.
Thanks Terrie! I have an appointment tomorrow with my GP so I will bring this up along with a few other concerns I have. I've been doing really well the past week or so and I want to ensure I continue to progress. I'm nervous about post operative care...I feel... Read more.
Great to hear Amy- You are wise to be pro-active in your health care as in most cases it helps to remind the medical people we chose to oversee our care what is current so that nothing does get overlooked ESPECIALLY with something as important as your recovery period. Good... Read more.

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