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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 10, 2023

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Ann Smith got a guestbook from Ruth joy

2 years ago (November 10, 2023)

Hi Ann , Check your medication for side affects . Get in touch with your doctor or cardiologist if you continue to feel dizzy . Are you eating regularly and drinking enough fluids ? When you catch up / get more sleep , you will feel in yourself .

Ann Smith

2 years ago (November 12, 2023)

Thank you Ruth. I go back to my surgeon on Thursday

Ann Smith got a guestbook from Ruth joy

2 years ago (November 10, 2023)

Hi Ann , Welcome to recovery . It is very early days post op . Are you taking analgesics as needed ? Most of us found it difficult to sleep . Have naps during the day to catch up with sleep . You are doing very well - listen to... Read more.

Ann Smith got a guestbook from Grace Mason

2 years ago (October 31, 2023)

Hi Ann, Thinking of you today. I didn't see, in your story profile, your surgery date, but I think I saw in a previous post that you were having surgery, today, Oct 31. Sending well wishes and prayers your way 💞🙏

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Ann Smith

2 years ago (November 12, 2023)

Hi Grace, I'm just seeing your post. I haven't felt like writing much, but every day is getting better and better little by little.🙏🙏

Grace Mason

2 years ago (November 12, 2023)

Glad to hear, Ann. Praying you see improvement every week🙏🏼❤️

Ann Smith

2 years ago (November 13, 2023)

Thank you Grace. BTW how are you doing? Are you doing cardiac rehab? I'm waiting for my doctor to let me know when I can start.

Grace Mason

2 years ago (November 16, 2023)

I am doing well. I have started rehab and that is great getting some guidance during exercise. I am still working through pleural effusion on my left lung, but hopeful it will resolve in time. Today was a good day ❤️

Ann Smith

2 years ago (November 26, 2023)

Hi Grace, How are you doing? I wanted to ask you how long after surgery did you start Cardiac rehab? I'm 4 weeks post op and I'm curious of how long it took you to get some energy back and for the pain to go away completely?

Grace Mason

2 years ago (November 26, 2023)

Hi Ann, I started cardiac rehab in week 7. I'm still working on getting my energy and stamina back. I have good days and I think maybe I do too much and then have some very tired and achy days. Pain is similar, some days not feeling much pain, but... Read more.

Ann Smith

2 years ago (November 26, 2023)

I'm doing ok. I've been trying to do very light housework but after loading the dishwasher, I start to feel pain and have to sit down. It's so hard to sit around and see all the stuff that needs to be done. Also I'm going a bit stir crazy sitting... Read more.

Ann Smith

2 years ago (November 26, 2023)

I've also had some back pain. It feels like knots in my back.😩

Grace Mason

2 years ago (November 27, 2023)

I agree it is very hard to not be able to do many things around the house. Have you been able to walk every day? That is what I do mostly at rehab(on a treadmill) and home for exercise. I also use a recumbent bike in rehab.

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