Barbara Laurie
Angela, Congratulations 🎉🎊 Hope things are well with you!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation
Member Since: October 29, 2015
Member Since: October 29, 2015
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Angela Hicks posted an update
9 years ago (March 4, 2017)
Hi all,
I will probably continue to pop in and out. The site was such a blessing before and after my surgery. I send out prayers to upcoming surgeries and people recovering from surgery.
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Angela Hicks posted an update
9 years ago (November 26, 2016)
I wanted to pop in and say hello. I hope everyone is doing great and had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for,
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amen to that
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Angela Hicks posted an update
9 years ago (October 14, 2016)
Has anyone suffered hair loss since their open heart surgery?
All my hair tumbled out of my head, horrible. No regrowth yet!
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Yes, about a year later I had a lot of hair falling out (but not as much as Barb). I couldn't figure out if it was meds related or what. There are so many things that can cause hair loss.
Having lost my hair impermanently from chemotherapy and permanently (parts... Read more.
My hair didn't come out, but now it is curly! I have always had straight hair.
My hair has been falling out like crazy ever since I found out I needed surgery. Not sure if it is stress, increased BP Meds or both. If it happens after surgery, too, well, time for a wig I guess.
Also 3 months after my nephrectomy in 2015, my hair started falling out. I researched it and read that surgery can disrupt the growth cycle. This kind of stuff they never tell you, that's why this blog is good.
i haven't lost any hair (s0 far)- 12 days post-surgery, although I had considerable thinning when I came off of estrogen after having a hysterectomy. but, just like with old hormonal problems, I wake up every night with my head (only my head) wet with sweat.
I did hAve hair loss about four months or so after surgery. For a few months. I also had some loss when I had shoulder replacement surgery a few years ago. It was from the anesthesia. It eventually stops. I also use biotin supplements to help strengthen my hair. It... Read more.
Thank you guys for the responses. Its good to know I am not not alone. My hair has started filling in. I am so happy to see everyone is doing great. I am truly loving life and I take nothing for granted. My heart valves are loud when I lay... Read more.
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