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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: April 30, 2022

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4 years ago (May 21, 2022)

For the sake of others, and my own support. I've decided to post a little more about my almost 7 weeks post open heart surgery for aortic aneurysm repair/bicuspid aortic valve repair. About 4 months prior to the surgery I started developing occasional supraventricular ecotopy (detected by my KardiaMobile 6L).... Read more.

Timothy Andre

4 years ago (May 21, 2022)

Chris, I can relate with you. I had a Ross procedure on 4/6/22 and an aortic aneurysm replacement. We are on are on a similar timeline. I feel pretty good and when I try to do chores, pulling weeds etc. I still get really fatigued. It is definitely frustrating but... Read more.

Christopher Cozzi

4 years ago (May 22, 2022)

Thanks, Timothy! All the best to you.

Rita Savelis

4 years ago (May 22, 2022)

7 weeks is very very early. Your body needs time to get over heart surgery. It's normal to get tired easily. Take care.

Tom Everson

4 years ago (May 22, 2022)

Hi I had a aneurysm/ aortic valve operation 13/4 years ago . I had upper back pain , was told that was from how they opened up my chest I also hear my heat beat at night , was told that the Dacron tube does NOT absorb sound like your... Read more.

Deborah Berger

4 years ago (May 22, 2022)

I am 4 1/2 years past my Ross Procedure and aorta prosthtuc placement. I have the same sensation. It really freaked me out at first but found it was 'normal'. Seems like when I lay on my right side for the most part. I am blessed with thr overall benefits... Read more.

Deena Z

4 years ago (May 26, 2022)

only 7.5 weeks?! Of course, you will be tired!! The big benchmark according to my cardiologist is 6 months for feeling a lot less tired, but it also depends on your age and the severity of your heart and surgery. I still felt tired at 6 months, but could do... Read more.

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