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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 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 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.

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