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Caroline Ostrander added photos to a journal post

3 years ago (January 29, 2023)

I thought I had submitted this. I would love to hear from others who didn't take the straight line to wellness. I had very successful aortic valve replacement at the Cleveland Clinic. Following this, my heart rate fluctuated a lot and I had aFib. The medical team observed and waited... Read more.

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Robert Miller

3 years ago (January 29, 2023)

It sounds like you had a rough time but apparently you are over most of it now which is all that counts!! You might have some setbacks but in the long-term you will feel better. Hang in there. Did you have afib before the surgery? If so, did they do... Read more.

Klara Čičić

3 years ago (January 29, 2023)

Dear Caroline, you have been through a lot! I am so glad now everything is fine. Congratulations on your surgery and pulling through all of that. Most of us don't have straightforward recovery. I am 4months out and still have my struggles. Hang in there and keep us updated!

Rose Madura

3 years ago (January 29, 2023)

Hi Caroline. I had a lot of Afib and Aflutter complications that landed me back in the hospital 4 times after my initial release. You can read my journal if you want more information. Not all recoveries are textbook and I'm sorry you had a rough time.

Lena Afanaseva

3 years ago (January 29, 2023)

Wishing a full recovery!

Brady Busch

3 years ago (January 29, 2023)

My surgery went well,with a new aortic valve and repair of the mitral.Then afib started in the ICU and one night had sinus block,for about ten seconds. A decision was made then,to install a pacemaker.So,we might have the same one,Caroline.Mine is a St.Jude(Abbott). A nurse practitioner called it a super... Read more.

Alex Sagan

3 years ago (January 30, 2023)

Caroline! We were in the Cleveland Clinic ICU together. Sorry to hear about the complications. After my OHS, I went through a period of complete block with no natural conduction, and then a period of atrial flutter. They recommended a heart shock, known as cardioversion to reset the hearts, electrical... Read more.

Alex Sagan

3 years ago (January 30, 2023)

PS: they told me there were no more heart pillows in the hospital to be found. Glad you got one, maybe the last one?!

Louise Moore

3 years ago (January 30, 2023)

Hi Caroline, you're on the road to recovery now, yay! I had mitral valve replacement and tricuspid valve repair in Feb. at CC. I had low BP post surgery and spent 2 nights in ICU and 4 days in step down unit. Took two days drive back home to FL... Read more.

Louise Moore

3 years ago (January 30, 2023)

Oh, and in Feb. CC had no heart pillows either and I knew that ahead of time from others on the site so I brought my own.

Caroline Ostrander added photos to a journal post

3 years ago (January 26, 2023)

Operation over! So glad. I had diagnosis of moderate to severe bicuspid aortic valve and severe calcification. My cardiologist sent my "stuff" to Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Lars Svensson. I had my surgery on Jan. 6. I wish my recovery had been text book, but it was harder. Both aFib and... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

3 years ago (January 26, 2023)

Caroline - Sorry about your complications, but it sounds like you had great care and treatment at the Cleveland Clinic! Wishing you a smooth recovery! ❤️

Rose Madura

3 years ago (January 26, 2023)

Congratulations 🎉 on being home! I'm sorry you had quite an ordeal with your recovery ut glad it's ok now. I always say to trust the doctors, they know what to do. Interesting statement from Dr Svensson. Makes sense! Stay strong. And thanks for keeping us updated👍 .

Frank Giovanniello

3 years ago (January 26, 2023)

I bet your glad your home. Now just follow your rules the doctor gave you. Wishing you have a speedy recovery.❤️

Heather Kelly

3 years ago (January 26, 2023)

So glad you are home and on the mend. I had read about that being a possibility … so glad you were in a great place and are doing well now. God bless

Ana Brusso

3 years ago (January 27, 2023)

Being home will help with your recovery. Congratulations on being on this side of recovery. Glad you are over the complications after surgery. Continued recovery and good health and God bless you 🙏❤️

Pamela Gregory

3 years ago (January 27, 2023)

Congratulations Caroline! Glad they could figure out what your heart needs. Must be very nice to be home. I hope the rest of your recovery goes relatively smooth from here on out❤️

Patsy Stewart

3 years ago (January 27, 2023)

Sorry about your long hospital stay, but..... like you said, let the healing begin!

Leona Resch

3 years ago (January 28, 2023)

So sorry to hear about your complications! That must have been so difficult for you! Mia you are home and can focus on recovery! Hope you feel a bit better every single day!'

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