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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: April 21, 2017

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Andria Pugh posted an update
9 years ago (June 27, 2017)
Hi all, I am 6 weeks post surgery and get ad hoc vision/ dizzy spells. They only last a few minutes and I thought it was related to heart tablets, these were changed but I am still getting these. I also feel like I have an underlying fuzzy head feeling.... Read more.
9 years ago (June 28, 2017)
What medication are you on Andria? I had dizzy spells when I was on metropolol and had to be taken off when I fainted and bumped my head. I may have been dehydrated and my BP was low. How is your BP? I also got vertigo but that was an... Read more.
9 years ago (June 28, 2017)
Yes, I have & I think I'm just one week behind you Andria. I'm taking metroprlol, amiodorone, lasix & my blood pressure is running on the low side- 100/60. I think it is related to that, that plus some dehydration. I only had one very short dizzy spell, but do... Read more.
9 years ago (June 29, 2017)
I'm on sotalol and coudamin and lasixevery other day , blood pressure is fine. It's driving me mad :(
Andria Pugh posted a photo
9 years ago (June 19, 2017)
Scar at 5 weeks
9 years ago (June 19, 2017)
This photo is fabulous! The dark draping really does it. (And of course your scar looks great!)
9 years ago (June 19, 2017)
It looks so good Andria!:)
9 years ago (June 19, 2017)
It looks completely amazing. Wow!
9 years ago (June 19, 2017)
Wow!! Looking great. Hope you feel just as well.❤️
9 years ago (June 19, 2017)
I'm at 5wks and my scar doesn't look that good. You are healing nicely!
9 years ago (June 20, 2017)
My surgeon made such a fine cut and stitches internal which dissolved , then I had what was like Sellotape on top to keep the cut together for a week. The worst scaring is where the chest drains had been, 2 crosses but not visible as I am past bikini... Read more.
Andria Pugh posted a photo
9 years ago (June 18, 2017)
4 weeks after surgery. scar healing well and slowly getting some energy back
9 years ago (June 18, 2017)
Looking good! Look at that smile!
9 years ago (June 18, 2017)
Your scar or the little I can see of I can see of it looks great!
9 years ago (June 19, 2017)
Scar is amazing at top but a bit jagged at bottom side. I Have low iron did anyone have this ?, feeling cold all the time a bit dizziness and lower energy than I think I should, managing max 5000 steps per day.

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