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537 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Claudia that says:

Dear Claudia ,
I ‘m glad that you are feeling a lot better . You are doing really well . You must feel very relieved .

Claudia Kwalbrun Thank you Ruth Joy….there are bumps in the road especially lung complications after heart surgery a ... Read more

Claudia Kwalbrun Thank you Ruth Joy….there are bumps in the road especially lung complications after heart surgery and I am staying positive and I will get through it.

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538 days ago

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Klara Čičić posted a note for Claudia that says:

Dear Claudia, is it getting any better? I am hopeful it is. Thinking of you! Hang in there heart warrior!!

Claudia Kwalbrun Hi Klara,

Today I had the fluid drained from my right lower lobe and even though the pulmonolo ... Read more

Claudia Kwalbrun Hi Klara,

Today I had the fluid drained from my right lower lobe and even though the pulmonologist said it will take a few days to get relieve, I feel a slight difference in my breathing….I also have atelectasis and a fracture through the fifth rib on the right side so that explains why I was having so much trouble breathing. How are you feeling?

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539 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Claudia that says:

Hi Claudia ,
At least you now know what was causing your symptoms . It's good that they are taking you back to drain the fluid , it will make a big... Read more

Hi Claudia ,
At least you now know what was causing your symptoms . It's good that they are taking you back to drain the fluid , it will make a big difference and breathing will improve .
You are being very patient and taking things one day at a time . Take care and pace yourself

Claudia Kwalbrun Thank you Ruth Joy. Hopefully I will have the fluid drained today.

Patsy Stewart Claudia, what a trying journey you’re on! I’ve thought of you today, and I pray they got your lun ... Read more

Patsy Stewart Claudia, what a trying journey you’re on! I’ve thought of you today, and I pray they got your lung drained. You’ll feel a lot better once some of that fluid is gone.

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541 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Claudia that says:

Try drinking more . Warm / hot drinks will help .
I ‘m glad that you ‘re booked for an x ray on Monday . You are doing really well

Claudia Kwalbrun Thank you Ruth. I will try drinking hot tea to see if that helps.

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541 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Claudia that says:

Hi Claudia ,
Do you think you ?have a virus ?
Do you think it could be a strain of covid ?
Sleep very well propped up , drink plenty of fluids ...Read more

Hi Claudia ,
Do you think you ?have a virus ?
Do you think it could be a strain of covid ?
Sleep very well propped up , drink plenty of fluids . Drinking hot drinks might help too .
You are doing really well , it ‘s still early days .

Claudia Kwalbrun I don’t think I have COVID or a virus. I think it is fluid in my lungs. I do sleep propped up but m ... Read more

Claudia Kwalbrun I don’t think I have COVID or a virus. I think it is fluid in my lungs. I do sleep propped up but maybe not drinking enough. Having a chest X-RAY on Monday. I will keep you posted.

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544 days ago

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Adam Pick posted a note for Claudia that says:

Hi Claudia - Yesterday, a few minutes before I met with Dr. Douglas Johnston, the new Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, I saw your question ...Read more

Hi Claudia - Yesterday, a few minutes before I met with Dr. Douglas Johnston, the new Chief of Cardiac Surgery at Northwestern Medicine, I saw your question about Amiodarone and Atrial Fibrillation after heart surgery. That said, I asked Dr. Johnston your question. Here is his response. I hope this helps you and the other patients in our community that are experiencing AFib. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QnylgUCT_E

Surgeon Q&A: Amiodarone and Atrial Fibrillation After Heart Valve Surgery with Dr. Douglas Johnston

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6QnylgUCT_E

https://www.Heart-Valve-Surgery.com - A common complication for heart surgery patients is atrial fibrillation (AFib), an irregular heartbeat. To manage AFib...

Claudia Kwalbrun Thank you Adam…very helpful.

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550 days ago

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Gail posted a note for Claudia that says:

After having open heart surgery 4 years ago to get a mechanical mitral valve, I had afib that sent me to the hospital several days after I left the hospital. ...Read more

After having open heart surgery 4 years ago to get a mechanical mitral valve, I had afib that sent me to the hospital several days after I left the hospital. There, I had an ablation that set things right (but could have been required again - thankfully, it wasn't). As I understand it, afib after heart surgery is quite common.

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Adam Pick Great to hear Gail! And, thanks so much for sharing your story with Claudia!

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550 days ago

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Jerry posted a note for Claudia that says:

Hi Claudia -

Hope today you are doing much better. I had the same operation resulting in A flutter. A similar but different heart issue. Mine was cured ...Read more

Hi Claudia -

Hope today you are doing much better. I had the same operation resulting in A flutter. A similar but different heart issue. Mine was cured by cardeovesion shock two months after the operation. It’s been a year and a half without recurrence. It’s a fast pain free procedure that’s usually helpful. You will feel better daily.
Best - Jerry

Claudia Kwalbrun Thanks Jerry. I will talk to my Dr. about cardeoversion.

Adam Pick Jerry, Wonderful to hear that the cardioversion helped clear up your AFib after heart surgery. Tha... Read more

Adam Pick Jerry, Wonderful to hear that the cardioversion helped clear up your AFib after heart surgery. Thanks for sharing this with Claudia and our community !

Greg Lewis Hey, Claudia! Cardioversion also cured my afib, and put me back into Sinus rhythm. It is so fast, som ... Read more

Greg Lewis Hey, Claudia! Cardioversion also cured my afib, and put me back into Sinus rhythm. It is so fast, some times people ask when it will start, and its already done!

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550 days ago

Kelli Dang posted a note for Claudia that says:

Hi Claudia, once you’re ready for rehab check out more than one rehab center. You’d be shocked at how much they can vary. I know this because I had two ...Read more

Hi Claudia, once you’re ready for rehab check out more than one rehab center. You’d be shocked at how much they can vary. I know this because I had two open heart surgeries—the first one failed—and after the second, I checked out three rehab centers before I settled on one, and it made a huge difference.

Claudia Kwalbrun Thank you Kelli. I certainly will do my research.

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550 days ago

Stephen M Fowler posted a note for Claudia that says:

I had a-flutter. Zero problem before the surgery. I looked into it and about half of mitral valve patients have some sort of rhythm problems after ...Read more

I had a-flutter. Zero problem before the surgery. I looked into it and about half of mitral valve patients have some sort of rhythm problems after surgery, but most clear up in 6 months. Mine did. Best wishes to your continued recovery!!

Stephen Blaising Getting home is a big step. Keep walking that is what helped me recover the most.

Claudia Kwalbrun Yes. I have been walking outside everyday, Thank you for that great advice.

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