Sophia Ridley
Oh Kimberley, I'm so sorry to hear about your valve. I can't imagine how disappointed you must be.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: December 29, 2014
Member Since: December 29, 2014
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Kimberly Biddick posted an update
10 years ago (February 23, 2016)
On, November 11th I had my bicuspid aortic valve repaired and an ascending aortic aneurysm repaired with a dacron graft. Recovery has been smooth and I have had no issues healing. I went today and had my first post-op echo. I was disappointed to learn that my valve is already... Read more.
Whitney Nelson
I'm sorry Kimberly! That is my biggest fear with my surgeon not replacing my valve! Even with a smooth recovery a full sternotomy is not something I ever want to do again!!!!!
Kelly Weisgarber
Sorry about the news Kimberly. It is my fear also, with the repair, that before long I will be headed for surgery again. My post-op echo showed mild regurgitation which my Cardiologist said was normal with a repair. Like you said, at least the aneurysm is repaired too. I think... Read more.
Cathy Slipski
Kim I Am So Sorry to hear about your valve. I know how upset you must be! Did he day how bad it's leaking? I hope its not severe enough that you need surgery again! Thinking of you!
Anonymous
Hugs! Here is to hoping that the echo is not fully accurate and you get those 10 years (and the technology advancement)!
Tina Maroon
I feel bad hearing that news about your valve Kim. I must say that is my fear as well.
Kimberly Biddick posted an update
10 years ago (February 8, 2016)
I have gained 6 lbs in the last two weeks. This is very unlike me! I don't know if it could be from the metoprolol or what, but I put a call in to my doctor's office. I know that is a concern right out of surgery... not sure if... Read more.
I did not... Could be fluid retention so it's a great idea to ask about it. Did you lose in the hospital? I lost roughly 5 lbs in the hospital.
Anonymous
I was down a few pounds right after surgery and now I am about 4-5 lbs heavier than I was before surgery and I am working out! I do feel like my belly is more bloated than it was before, but my cardiologist said I didn't have abnormal swelling.
I gained 15 lbs in the hospital and then lost it all when I got home on the lasix. I had been steady at the same weight but now all of the sudden, the pounds came!
It could be medication or fluid build up. Constipation doesn't help either. I know one woman in my Hospital Ward gained alot of weight after surgery due to her huge appetite and craving sweet foods like chocolate 🍫. I'm the opposite, I've lost alot of weight (already small enough before)... Read more.
My husband and I went on a high protein weight loss program prescribed by a bariatric doctor, and we each lost 20 lbs. Post surgery I lost 10 more lbs. due to lack of appetite. Once my appetite came back, I gained that 10 lbs. back. Being constipated and not... Read more.
In the hospital I gained about 17 lbs the day after surgery... from the fluids they pump into you. Five days of lasik treatment and two weeks later it finally came off plus five lbs that I lost due to initial lack of appetite.
Kimberly Biddick posted an update
10 years ago (February 3, 2016)
Today I hit 12 weeks post op! I am feeling great and have more and more energy as the weeks pass by. I would say I am about 95% back to normal and feeling GREAT! I no longer feel like I have been hit by a bus mid-afternoon and need... Read more.
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That is AWESOME news, thank-you for sharing, it gives us hope!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I needed to hear it.
I'm so happy to hear that you are doing so good!!! I go two weeks from today. Thanks for all the information you have given me it has helped so much!!!
Kimberly- It is a kind thing you did in sharing your feelings for those awaiting surgery, especially.... as it is filled with the greatest energy of gratitude, hope, life. Great that you are doing and feeling so well. Continued Happy Healing to you. All of us here at our community... Read more.
Thanks for sharing, so glad you are feeling so good! That's what is getting me through right now- thinking that someday I won't be short of breath on inclines and will have more energy when my heart is working fully again.
Anonymous
Well said! Congrats to you!!
That's awesome news, Kimberly! I'm not too far behind you. I need to go through my cardiac rehab, and then nothing will hold me back.
Yay Kimberly! I'm so happy for your great recovery! God bless you!
I have to agree! Great news that you are doing so well!
Glad you're feeling so good! Great to hear!
So happy for you my surgery day bud!
Wonderful news! I'm just behind you and very excited to have my 3mth echo on the 12th.
To all waiting, Kimberley is spot on - the first weeks are rough especially if complications but then good days do outweigh bad. Cardiac rehab is a must! I've just done 60mins of... Read more.
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