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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Lianna Croft posted an update
10 years ago (May 31, 2016)
Matt has been fighting nausea since yesterday afternoon. He say he's hot (no fever) and feels just awful. God, I hope this passes soon!
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Rita Savelis
10 years ago (May 31, 2016)
So sorry to hear that. Nausea seems to be a common complaint after surgery. Hopefully it will end soon and/or he can get some meds that will help alleviate it. He's been through a lot.
Rita Savelis
10 years ago (May 31, 2016)
You've been through a lot too, Lianna. Take Care.
Patti Talbot
10 years ago (May 31, 2016)
I think he will feel better tomorrow. See what they can give him for the nausea.
Meredith Bray
10 years ago (May 31, 2016)
My body took a while to re-learn how to regulate body temperature. The improved circulation wreaks a bit of havoc with the internal thermostat!
Barbara Laurie
10 years ago (May 31, 2016)
Hope they can give him something to alleviate his nausea Matt, praying you'll feel better soon!
Eddie Patton
10 years ago (May 31, 2016)
First two days I poured sweat, couldn't get cool enough. Didn't have any nausea but it is pretty common, usually due to the medicines. Hope he is better soon.
Denise Campbell
10 years ago (June 1, 2016)
Hey Eddie. Are you sure it isn't menopause? Hahaha. Kidding. I had a hysterectomy in December. Then my ohs in March. April was when my hot flashes starting making their appearance.
Ruth Valenzuela
10 years ago (June 1, 2016)
I know what Matt feels like. That nausea is terrible. I didn't suffer with it while I was hospitalized but once home, it came on forcefully. I even got dry heaves. I called my surgeon and he ordered Zofran and it really helped alleviate the problem. I also would get... Read more.
Eddie Patton
10 years ago (June 1, 2016)
Denise I was 50 and my wife was going through it so maybe sympathy symptoms? Not sure why but the had to change my bedding a couple times a day the first couple of days. Between the sweating and lasik I was like a fountain, as soon as water went... Read more.
Lianna Croft posted an update
10 years ago (May 30, 2016)
Chest tubes and CVL came out this morning. Matt is napping now, getting ready for his big afternoon of getting up to sit in the chair! His fever has subsided, but the white blood count is still elevated so he'll keep getting the antibiotics. Thanks to all of you who... Read more.
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Elaine Cutri
10 years ago (May 30, 2016)
Hopefully Matt is more comfortable now that the chest tubes are out. I will keep prayers and good thoughts regarding the white blood cell count. Now he can work on his breathing exercises :-). Hope you all can take a deep breath and get some rest!
PATRICIA BIJAS
10 years ago (May 30, 2016)
Wishing Matt the best! It's awesome when those chest tubes come out, a milestone to say the least!
Lianna Croft posted an update
10 years ago (May 29, 2016)
Breathing tube is out!! Now, more than anything, he wants a drink of water!
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Elaine Cutri
10 years ago (May 29, 2016)
That's great news. Will keep healing thoughts for Matt and strength for you.
Lianna Croft
10 years ago (May 29, 2016)
Eddie, he might have totally revolted if they hadn't just finally relented and given him a drink! Let's hope there's no nausea from it!
Lianna Croft
10 years ago (May 29, 2016)
Thank you so much, Elaine! 💜☺️
Emily Rowley
10 years ago (May 29, 2016)
He will be incredibly thirsty! I was. Hope he is well and things are going well for all of you ☺
Wanda Mroz
10 years ago (May 29, 2016)
Oh I know that feeling... I so wanted water but all they gave me was ice and boy did that taste good.
Emily Rowley
10 years ago (May 29, 2016)
They gave me a small wet sponge to suck on, I tried to get every drop I could out of it and was reluctant to let go of it...
Meredith Bray
10 years ago (May 30, 2016)
I demanded ginger ale. My nurse gave in and got some for me. It went down......and came right back. Haven't had any since that day.
Emily Rowley
10 years ago (May 30, 2016)
They gave me ginger ale on the ward to help with nausea...when my folks took me down stairs to the cafe & I came back with ginger latté the nurses starred at me when I got back....

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