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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: February 29, 2016

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Lisa Hostetter posted an update

5 years ago (November 1, 2020)

Ok Guys close your eyes or skip this post, it is strictly for my Big Girl friends!! I am in desperate need of a bra that will support the Girls and separate them. I currently have the uni-boob going on and my incision is getting irritated. I bought a good... Read more.

Debbie Swartz

Hey Lisa! We did it! Glad you are home. I go home tomorrow. Had boughts of queasy stomach and couldn't eat much or none. As to bra, my hospital gave me 2 bras that Velcro in front and straps that velcro on. Was going to use a sports bra with... Read more.

Anonymous

To both you congratulations and a successful and quick recovery. Blessings

Lisa Hostetter

So good to hear from you! I hope you got the nausea under control, I'm sure that wasn't any fun. The hospital gave me a bra too but it doesn't fit that good either. Plus I didn't think about having to wear a bra 24/7. I am so glad you... Read more.

Lisa Hostetter posted an update

5 years ago (November 1, 2020)

I DID it!! It was rough for me but the surgery went very well. I has a hard time coming off the vent, which was something I never stressed about. They were finally able to get me to respond to commands Wednesday afternoon. My husband said I was like a... Read more.

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Marie Myers

Welcome to the recovery side! We knew you could do it!,

Dan Baltazor

Welcome to recovery!!! You did it!

Anonymous

Glad to see you are now home and recovering well. God bless you

Joan Hibo

Happy to see you at home. Isn't it just wonderful to sleep in your own bed? You Did It! Sending you good vibes, take it one day at a time.

Lisa Hostetter posted an update

5 years ago (October 21, 2020)

I am so ready to get this over. The waiting is the worst. Tomorrow I have to get my COVID test done. After that I think I have everything ready. I'm struggling with what to bring to the hospital. Do I need pajamas? Will I feel like looking at my... Read more.

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Lee Wright

Lisa, keep focusing on just getting yourself ready, I did not let myself indulge in worrying about my life being any different after I recovered. That worked for me, at least. I just kept visualizing myself fully recovered and doing things that I loved. I brought pj's and books with... Read more.

Debbie Swartz

Lisa, I too will get my COVID test tomorrow! Preop on friday. Surgery Tuesday! I am ready too to get this behind and recovered. Gotta be patient with ourselves! Stay positive and so will I!

Steven Methot

Lisa, there was a post here a week or so ago with a listing of all the things to bring and not bring. Err on the side of going light. But - bring a long charging cord for your phone!

Darrin Vohs

Lisa, Wishing you the very best. My advice is like the other comments... less is more: long charger cord for you iphone/ipad, toothbrush, clothes on your back,ipad/iphone, and positive attitude.

Rose Madura

Phone, charger and extension if you have one. IPad-yes. I brought a book but never opened it at hospital. Travel pillow was great for dozing off in the chair. They will give you whatever you need as far as toiletries go. I had to wear hospital gown entire time. No... Read more.

Lisa Hostetter

Thanks everybody for the great advice. I hadn't thought about a travel pillow, definitely need that. I will have about 2 hour drive home.

Thomas Quigley

I think if you can walk a mile or teo then your heart rate shouldn't be an issue. If you have a sternototmy like I do you might want to wait a bit until that heals.

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