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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

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Jennifer Lynn uploaded a photo
7 years ago (November 12, 2018)
Question for everyone, I don't remember my previous scars hurting as much as this one. I am almost 4 months post op and it still hurts bad when things rub up against the top part. Which seems to be a keloid scar. Does this go away? Will it hurt forever?
Jennifer Lynn
7 years ago (November 12, 2018)
It also is very sensitive and sometimes very itchy around that area.
Susan Lynn
7 years ago (November 12, 2018)
You may want to see a dermatologist. There may be something they can do to treat your symptoms. Best of luck.
Meredith Bray
7 years ago (November 12, 2018)
I would check with a dermatologist. Mine was bumpy and itchy for about 6 months. 5 years alter, my tube scars still get irritated form time to time.
Jennifer Lynn uploaded a photo
7 years ago (September 10, 2018)
It's amazing how quickly the body heals itself. I still can't get over it.
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LINDA ROBERTS
7 years ago (September 10, 2018)
Wow, you are doing great!
Steve Farthing
7 years ago (September 10, 2018)
Looks like that incision is already starting to fade out!
Meredith Geneja
7 years ago (September 11, 2018)
Love your new photo! Just shows how our bodies truly want to heal & function well. Thank you, for posting. "#Stronger every day".
Jennifer Lynn uploaded a photo
7 years ago (September 4, 2018)
Was wondering what the neck tube is for? I never even asked.
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Authur Ruwona
7 years ago (September 4, 2018)
hie Jennifer this photo kinda take me back to the day after surgery ..that tube over there is the one that keeps you breathing well during and soon after surgery it keeps the breathing space open so you can breath well ..i did not like the feeling of it on... Read more.
Bill Gillam
7 years ago (September 5, 2018)
Get well soon!
Jennifer Lynn
7 years ago (September 5, 2018)
Thank you so much. Oh I am 6 weeks post op! I am doing great! This was my 4th one.
Bill Gillam
7 years ago (September 5, 2018)
Oh. Your puc in the hospital threw me a curve. 💪Stay strong.
Marie Myers
7 years ago (September 5, 2018)
The neck IV is a central line that can be 100% counted on during the surgery for the administration of important drugs like heparin just prior to bypass. The intravenous heparin is what keeps your blood from clotting while you are on bypass. It can also accommodate large amounts of... Read more.
MARIE PICUN
7 years ago (September 5, 2018)
Wow learning good information here
Sue Tom
7 years ago (September 5, 2018)
Thank you for the information Marie Myers.
Catie B
7 years ago (September 6, 2018)
Fourth? Oh my goodness! I'm so glad you are on the mend. :)
Louanna Miller
7 years ago (September 6, 2018)
Marie Myers is correct in that it is an IV central line, just had same two weeks ago. It is miracle all that they can do for patients to have optimum access and care for what may occur.
Meredith Geneja
7 years ago (September 7, 2018)
Jennifer, hope you enjoyed another strengthening day today! Thank you, for sharing. Great content here.
Jennifer Lynn
7 years ago (September 10, 2018)
thank you so much everyone! and thank you marie that helped a lot!!! it's funny you go through something like this multiple times and you still don't know what everything does. :D

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