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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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10 years ago (August 26, 2015)

I am now about 11 weeks post mechanical AVR and aorta aneurysm repair. Doing good in cardiac rehab 3x/week. Still with some fatigue but palpitations are mostly resolved and shortness of breath is improved. I would definitely recommend cardiac rehab! The energy level after exercise is amazing! For all the... Read more.

Autumn Griffin

10 years ago (August 26, 2015)

Hmmm.. I hadn't even thought about the Coumadin and menstrual thing. I am not looking forward to having to sleep on my back (if I have to have surgery, I can hope) I am a side sleeper but I am sure that will be too painful for a while.

Autumn Griffin

10 years ago (August 26, 2015)

I am glad you are feeling better!

Clare Auten

10 years ago (August 26, 2015)

Kim, glad you are recovering well. Autumn, I continued to sleep on my side aside from the first few nights in ICU. You have to do what works for you.

Ihn Kim

10 years ago (August 26, 2015)

Awesome! Very glad to hear you are doing good Kim.

Autumn Griffin

10 years ago (August 27, 2015)

Claire well that is awesome news. I was afraid it would be too painful!

Jean Raber

10 years ago (August 27, 2015)

Glad cardiac rehab is going well and some symptoms are clearing up.

Mary K

10 years ago (August 27, 2015)

Wonderful to hear how well you are doing. Keep up the good work.

Bob M

10 years ago (August 27, 2015)

Great news! Take it easy heart sister!

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