Laurie's Posts

Hi Everyone! It's now been 1 year and 9 months since my aortic valve replacement and by pass surgery. All is truly well. A few small things still bother me. Where they took the vein out of my leg for the by pass part of the surgery, it is still numb and painful. I had no idea that would last this long, Maybe it never goes away. I have minor discomfort on the chest incision. My BP remains low, about 110/70 or lower and my heart rate stays about 55-60. Ankles still swell, mainly the one where they took the vein. But, all and all, everything is good! For anyone who is getting ready to go through this or just went through this, just know that soon it will be in your past and life will resume. It will always be one of the most MAJOR life events you will ever have to face. Just remember, we are not just Survivors, we are WARRIORS!