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Diagnosis: Mitral Regurgitation

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11 years ago (March 19, 2015)

Did anyone develops pericarditis after OHS? I am 4 weeks out today and yesterday started feeling the pain when breathing. I had pericarditis 2 years ago so I had a feeling it was the same thing. I called Dr and he said yes due to the surgery. He put me... Read more.

Greg Johnson

11 years ago (March 19, 2015)

I am three weeks out with similian symptoms. Went to family dr for x-ray. She suggested I go to hospital ER. Before I knew it I was admitted and having 1+ liter of fluid removed from the lining of my lung. I guess I am suggesting that you go actually... Read more.

Judi Nunez

11 years ago (March 20, 2015)

I ended up at ER and all they could find was most likely pericarditis. It's so painful and all they can for it is aspirin for inflammation. It goes away on its own but it's so painful and uncomfortable.

Judi Nunez posted an update

11 years ago (March 5, 2015)

It's been 2 weeks since my MVR surgery. I get staples removed today which I'm really nervous about. My incision is still very sensitive . Can anyone tell me if it is painful?

Pam Driggs

11 years ago (March 5, 2015)

Hi Judi, I wish I could answer this for you but I have not had mine removed yet. I am not even sure if I have staples. I just want to say that I was nervous about a lot of things before the surgery such as getting the chest tubes... Read more.

Janet R

11 years ago (March 5, 2015)

Judi, Good luck with getting your stitches removed. I hope that it is not too painful. My incision was not stapled, instead my skin was glued together and healing well at 4 weeks. My sternum is wired together with stainless steel and is permanent.

Pat Bluemel

11 years ago (March 5, 2015)

I hope this went ok!

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