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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Cheryl Ventimiglia posted an update

9 years ago (August 25, 2016)

It's been 2 months since my surgery. Early Sunday morning I found myself in the ER. It was extremely painful to take a deep breathe. Everything checked fine, which I am grateful. They couldn't find any reason for my symptoms. Gave me Motrin and sent me home. The Motrin worked.... Read more.

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Shannon Gray

9 years ago (August 25, 2016)

Did they check for pericarditis or possible blood clot? Ultrasound echo can determine any inflammation from pericarditis, and lab work can show if blood clotting is a possibility ( which would then lead to ct scan) to confirm. I would insist on letting this be checked. Best wishes for you!... Read more.

Corey Sines

9 years ago (August 25, 2016)

Any fever? Do chills and achy stay with your all day, or only partially? If taking Motrin resolves the issue, and you have have no fever, feel good about taking Motrin. I bet you are doing much more two months out (active and busy life), so it might be normal.... Read more.

Joshua Trimberger

9 years ago (August 25, 2016)

I had the same issue last week. It felt like I was being stabbed when i would breath. I also went to the ER. My surgeon thinks it was just a muscle spasm that lasted for a few days and suggested I get a massage to break up everything and... Read more.

Cheryl Ventimiglia

9 years ago (August 25, 2016)

Shannon, I had an EKG and a CT scan, plus lots of blood work. Corey, so far the Motrin is helping and you're correct about possibly doing too much. Joshua, I can't even imagine having anyone come near my incision 🙀. Today I'm feeling much better, hope it lasts. How... Read more.

Joanne Casserly

9 years ago (August 25, 2016)

Glad to hear you are feeling better. :)

Cheryl Ventimiglia

9 years ago (August 26, 2016)

Thanks Joanne.

Cheryl Ventimiglia posted an update

9 years ago (August 19, 2016)

I have a petite recliner chair lift. I used it only a few times. It's in great condition.

Cheryl Ventimiglia posted an update

10 years ago (July 28, 2016)

I'm very ready, willing and think able to start rehab. Who scheduled your rehab? I'm getting the feeling each doctor (thoracic, cardiologist, pulmonary) are waiting for the other doc to do something. I just want to get back to normal!---/-whatever that was for me. Sometimes I feel like I fell... Read more.

Darlene Smith

10 years ago (July 28, 2016)

Its ok to be cranky, some days are good and others bad. My hospital set me up with a visiting nurses group and they set me up with rehab. But I think as long as your insurance covers it, you can do it on your own. But certainly your cardiologist... Read more.

Kate Watson

10 years ago (July 29, 2016)

Someone came to see me in the hospital about it, and they called me to schedule it later. But I think you can just reach out to them yourself and ask how to get the ball rolling. Just make sure to pick one in network for your insurance so you... Read more.

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