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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 28, 2016

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Diane Brown got a guestbook from Meredith Bray

10 years ago (March 19, 2016)

Regarding post-operative clothing: Check with your surgeon or their nurse. I woke up from surgery with a surgical bra. It had a velcro closure in the front and the back, and the straps were also velcro-adjustable. I was in hospital for 5 days, and all I needed to wear was... Read more.

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Emily Rowley

Diana, all the time I was in Hospital I wore their Hospital Gown (as you can see in my photos)+compression stockings+their disposable undies 24/7. I packed a whole suitcase too lol. I only wore my own clothes going to & from the Hospital. Day 5-6 they said I could wear... Read more.

Diane Brown

Sorry I didn't respond earlier, but I followed both your advice! Turned out my Dr. Wanted me to arrive with front closure bras o e size smaller than normal. They were a little pricey but great. Hospital gowns for sure and cotton open front pjs for many weeks at home.... Read more.

Diane Brown got a guestbook from Terrie Syvertsen

10 years ago (January 31, 2016)

Diane. I am sorry for the loss of your husband and can clearly understand why your heart and mind might be considering the option of not going through with your surgery. People who have their heart valves needing mending are all faced(especially the closer it gets to surgery)with the choice... Read more.

Diane Brown

Thanks Terrie. I only considered not doing anything before I made the appointment with the surgeon. I'm a "young" 76, and still have much I want to do, and certainly prefer to do it in good health. I just wish I could get over this feeling of terror and the... Read more.

Diane Brown got a guestbook from Artie Rubin

10 years ago (January 31, 2016)

Hi Diane, First, my deepest condolences on the loss of your husband. As for going through with your operation--assuming you're otherwise fit to have it--I think your husband would want you to have it. Wouldn't he want the best for you? Well, now you should want the best for yourself... Read more.

👍 Ed Miskovic reacted to this

Diane Brown

Your kindness is heartfelt and much appreciated. I will check out Mended Hearts. I'll be very surprised if Florida Hospital in Orlando doesn't have such a neat support groupl Actually, I am otherwise healthy. Heart cath last week was all good. I considered that the good news for my kids... Read more.

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