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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.
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.
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.
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
This photo is fabulous! The dark draping really does it. (And of course your scar looks great!)
It looks completely amazing. Wow!
I'm at 5wks and my scar doesn't look that good. You are healing nicely!
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
Your scar or the little I can see of I can see of it looks great!
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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