Rose Madura
8 years ago (January 18, 2018)
Great to hear Dorthea!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: July 1, 2017
Member Since: July 1, 2017
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Dorothea Sautter posted an update
8 years ago (January 18, 2018)
Hi all, it's been three months today since my AVR. Since last week I am feeling soo much better! After a consultation at the hospital I was allowed to stop taking Lixiana (Edoxaban). That's the blood thinner I was prescribed for my AF episodes. I had my last migraine the... Read more.
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Gerald Poulton
8 years ago (January 18, 2018)
Good to gear Dorothea 👍😐
Anonymous
8 years ago (January 18, 2018)
So glad you are feeling better Dorothea
Dorothea Sautter posted an update
8 years ago (December 18, 2017)
Hi all, it's been two months today since I had AVR and aortic root replacement. Recovery is a mixed bag; although I have more energy now, the pain in my chest area is still considerable. I am still taking pain medication and can't sleep without a pill. I am very... Read more.
8 years ago (December 18, 2017)
Dorothea, I'm sorry to hear of your struggles and I so hope you get relief soon! It sounds like more than average post-op pain. Have you brought up the numbness and neuralgia to your doctors? Those were not part of my journey.
Though I didn't need pain medication for nearly... Read more.
8 years ago (December 18, 2017)
Migraines and neuralgia is a lot to handle after surgery! I had pain mostly at night after the first couple of weeks, but thankfully only optical migraines. Definitely check with surgeon whether this is expected for you at this point.
8 years ago (December 18, 2017)
Hi, still early post surgery, but based on other posts, I would definitely be advising physician.
8 years ago (December 18, 2017)
I had dozens of retinal migraines ( auras without headache). They were annoying for several months. I would ask the doc about the neuralgia and numbness symptoms.. Hope you feel better very soon!
8 years ago (December 18, 2017)
I have an appointment with my orthopedist in 10 days. Maybe a slipped disk? Hope he can help me.
Good to hear about the retinal migraines, that seems to happen to quite a few of you.
At least our children will stay with us for the holidays, that should keep... Read more.
8 years ago (December 18, 2017)
Interestingly I've been getting visual migraines and I haven't had surgery yet. Have any of you suffered before assell as after?
8 years ago (December 18, 2017)
Hi Dorthea, you have sure had your share of problems. I'm sorry you have to go through them. I agree to consult the doctor. I cant rememb er how long it was before I slept well, maybe a couple of months? I have had auras off and on most of... Read more.
Dorothea Sautter posted an update
8 years ago (November 10, 2017)
Yeah, I can go home today! Doctors managed to regulate my heart rhythm and are confident it will stay stable with the medication. So glad! Thank you all for your support during the last difficult days! — feeling blessed.
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8 years ago (November 10, 2017)
Good news! I hope that the rest of your recovery goes well. Keep us posted.
8 years ago (November 10, 2017)
Fantastic! Enjoy your weekend at home!
8 years ago (November 10, 2017)
Good 😊 for you !!!!!!!
8 years ago (November 11, 2017)
So happy for you!! :-)
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