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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation

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Lynda Ruiz posted an update

8 years ago (August 2, 2017)

How long were you told to wait before immersing (swimming, spa, etc)?

Laura Jacobs

8 years ago (August 2, 2017)

Hi Lynda, My discharge papers say no bath, soaking etc until after follow-up with Cardiac Surgeon.

Catie B

8 years ago (August 2, 2017)

I was to keep from bath in lieu of shower until scabs were gone. I think it was around 6 weeks. Didn't swim till months later b/c of the season.

Lynda Ruiz posted an update

9 years ago (July 6, 2017)

How long did you all continue to use uour heart pillow (or did you) while in car?

Rita Savelis

9 years ago (July 7, 2017)

I never got an official heart pillow. But I still use a small non-heart pillow over my chest 2 years after OHS.

Marie Myers

9 years ago (July 7, 2017)

I wedged it between me and the seatbelt for about 8 weeks.

Amy Steele

9 years ago (July 7, 2017)

I used mine for about 6 weeks after surgery. I didn't use it after I was released to drive.

Lynda Ruiz

9 years ago (July 7, 2017)

I've been using it while driving and it seems cumbersome keeping it wedged in. Wow Rita.

Lynda Ruiz posted a photo

9 years ago (June 27, 2017)

June 7th, 2 weeks out

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Kathy Blank

9 years ago (June 28, 2017)

Lookis great Lynda! Are you still recovering in Plano?

Lynda Ruiz

9 years ago (June 28, 2017)

Yes. Don't leave until 8/6 after dad's 90th birthday party.

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