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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: February 16, 2023

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Russ Pickett got a guestbook from Ruth joy

3 years ago (March 14, 2023)

Hi Russ , Welcome and welcome to recovery😊

Russ Pickett got a guestbook from Grace Mason

3 years ago (March 14, 2023)

Hi Russ, Hope your recovery is progressing well. How are you feeling?

Russ Pickett

3 years ago (March 14, 2023)

Doing surprisingly well. Just having a hard time sleeping. How are you faring?

Grace Mason

3 years ago (March 14, 2023)

I am glad to hear you are feeling well. I am still in the process towards surgery, and the stress just thinking about it has kept me from sleeping very well either. I requested something from my primary doctor last week to help with my sleeplessness and he prescribed Ambien... Read more.

Pamela Gregory

3 years ago (March 15, 2023)

Glad you are doing well with recovery Russ! I also got something to help me sleep but it was still challenging. I found sleeping in my recliner was the best for me because it kept me off of my sides (which is how I sleep). Also a wedge (you can... Read more.

Rose Madura

3 years ago (March 15, 2023)

Sleep is a challenge after surgery. I tried a wedge but didn't care for it. I did best with lots of pillows for a few hours and then a recliner for the rest of the night. I found a travel pillow most helpful for sleeping in the recliner.

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