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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Kristin Bird posted an update

9 years ago (August 26, 2017)

Surgery was one week and one day ago and recovery at home is going great. Except starting last night the area right around my incision has started to itch like crazy. The area from my previous surgery's chest tubes itches the most, ironically they are almost 8 years healed over... Read more.

Gerald Poulton

9 years ago (August 26, 2017)

My ore opp book said to never put any cremes oils etc on the incision or scar, it makes it scar more. Mine itched a bit to but I think it is just the healing process, as long as it diesnt look over red or inflamed. Some of mine is... Read more.

Steve Farthing

9 years ago (August 26, 2017)

Maybe try an ibuprofen or a loratidine antihistimine?

Lilly Black

9 years ago (August 26, 2017)

Coconut oil is good to use after the incision is full healed. I use it today (post 33 months surgery). While my incision was healing, I used gel ice packs for pain and Neosporin pain relief which really helped with incision pain and itching. Some people like Mederma but it... Read more.

Abdulrasaq Tajudeen

9 years ago (August 26, 2017)

I think when it's getting heal, That's the signs you'll feel, just endure it just a while, Wishing you quick recovery

Anonymous

9 years ago (August 26, 2017)

Aquaphor

Kristin Bird

9 years ago (August 28, 2017)

Never would have thought of using the gel ice packs but they do seen today numb the itchy feeling enough to fall asleep. Thank you!

Lilly Black

9 years ago (August 28, 2017)

doesn't it? I thought the gel ice pack really calmed down the itchiness and the pain. I used it a lot.....happy it helped you!

Gerald Poulton

9 years ago (August 28, 2017)

Nice to know

Kristin Bird posted an update

9 years ago (August 24, 2017)

On Friday August 18th Surgeon Crestenallo with OSU successfuly removed a membrane that was creating a 50% blockage In my aortic outflow tract. He said my aortic valve still looked good (I had the Ross proceedure done about 8 years ago) so he didn't replace it which is good because... Read more.

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Steve Fowler

9 years ago (August 24, 2017)

God bless! Great news!

Paul Jenkins

9 years ago (August 24, 2017)

Excellent! Hope all your plans work out.

Rose Madura

9 years ago (August 24, 2017)

Wonderful news! I'm glad you are doing so well.

Marie Myers

9 years ago (August 24, 2017)

Great! Hope the rest of your recovery is smooth. It is really something that this was your third OHS...

Laura Jacobs

9 years ago (August 24, 2017)

Great news!!!! Best wishes for the rest of your recovery.

Adam Pick

9 years ago (August 24, 2017)

Fantastic!

Patricia Godkin

9 years ago (August 24, 2017)

That's terrific Kristin - sounds like you are zipping along ! Third time, my goodness, you are an inspiration. Very best of luck as your recovery continues!

Lilly Black

9 years ago (August 24, 2017)

So glad you're already feeling better, Kristin ....wishing you a speedy recovery!

Kristin Bird posted an update

9 years ago (August 6, 2017)

Just my luck surgery is a week away and I am on my second week of fighting bronchitis. For the last two weeks I have had a terrible cough, Thankfully no other symptoms and I just finished a ten day antibiotic, but very nervous that the hospital will delay my... Read more.

Patricia Godkin

9 years ago (August 6, 2017)

Sorry to hear that! But yes, you do not want to have a hacking cough after surgery - ouch! Hopefully, your cough will clear up and your surgery can go ahead as scheduled. I started following your journal as you are the first person I have seen that has the... Read more.

Rose Madura

9 years ago (August 7, 2017)

Oh no! I hope you can recover w/o having to postpone the surgery.

Pat Munn

9 years ago (August 7, 2017)

So sorry to hear that.... Hoping that the surgery date does not have to change.

Jill Krajnovich

9 years ago (August 8, 2017)

Good luck to you, Kristin! Hope your cough is gone & you are feeling completely well on the day of your surgery!

Kristin Bird

9 years ago (August 12, 2017)

Thank you all for your support. Patricia Godkin I had never heard of this sub aortic membrane issue before either and your the first I have seen with this issue as well. Best of luck and let me know if u have any questions and I will try and update... Read more.

Kristin Bird

9 years ago (August 12, 2017)

Unfortunately surgery got moved to August 18 and although I still have a little cough I'm very hopeful that I will continue to get better and be well enough for surgery this coming Friday.

Paul Jenkins

9 years ago (August 17, 2017)

Hope that you're fit for surgery and that things will go smoothly. Very best wishes.

Gerald Poulton

9 years ago (August 26, 2017)

You dont want the surgery if you are going to be coming out of surgery and coughing. That could tear stitching both internal and external. I knw how you feel as a friend of ours came down with whopping cough just over a week defore my surgery and she worked... Read more.

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