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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: January 21, 2016

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Ashley Cross posted an update

10 years ago (April 12, 2016)

Well for the past 5 days I have felt terrible. I can barely eat anything and have been experiencing stomach cramps. The last time I experienced these syntoms was when I had over 500cc of fluid around my heart and they had to do emergency surgery. So today I went... Read more.

Anonymous

So sorry, Ashley. I hope you feel better soon. If you are not satisfied with the experience you had, you should consider following up with your cardiologist. Hang in there and I hope you feel better.

Anonymous

Sorry your feeling bad keep faith that you will feel better soon.

Wanda Mroz

I say what Laura said follow up. I sure hope you feel much better soon. Hugs & prayers.💞🙏🏻

Clare Auten

I agree. If you aren't feeling right, get a second opinion . It's important to listen to your body.

Ashley Cross posted an update

10 years ago (March 21, 2016)

I had a 3rd OHS on March 4th. I was told that if I did not have the surgery done that Friday i would not have made it passed the weekend. I am in a lot of pain and tired. But I am taking it one day at a time.... Read more.

Wanda Mroz

Oh goodness... You poor thing. Keep us posted... We'll be sending good vibes and prayers your way... Hugs💞

Ashley Cross posted an update

10 years ago (February 8, 2016)

I will be admitted at Duke hospital tomorrow afternoon! I will be meeting with me heart care team. Surgery to replace both my aortic and mitral valves will be Wednesday morning!! I am so ready to be on the road to recovery and hopeful feel better than I have in... Read more.

Nancy D

wishing you a perfectly performed surgery and a problem free recovery! Be gentle with yourself, takes time to recover but it is SO worth it!

Gloria Savannah-Austin

Good luck to you Ashley- visualizing that all will be well and you will be kicking up a dust soon and back to normal. :)

Kate Watson

I'll be in the same boat as you with those two valves, not sure when yet but am meeting with another surgeon next week. I assume you have to get two mechanical valves in this case? I know what you mean- I too am looking forward to feeling good again... Read more.