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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: September 6, 2018

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Nancy Luth posted a photo
6 years ago (September 29, 2019)
Nancy Luth marked safe but irritated in Great Falls, MT
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While we are still sweating in South Florida...
Noooooo! I'm dreading it in the northeast. It was in the 70's, today.
Keep it, Nancy! We'll get plenty when our time comes! Sorry you have to endure it, though!
Nancy Luth posted a photo
6 years ago (September 26, 2019)
One year ago today I was undergoing open heart surgery for an aortic valve replacement. Today I am so thankful for my medical team, friends, family and to my many friends on this site, especially Rob Sparling- my anniversary buddy!
Happy Anniversary! You look terrific and I'm glad you're well!
Nancy - Congratulations on your first anniversary! You look beautiful! Wishing you many more decades of celebrating this special day! ❤
Nancy, you are a winner! We both hunkered down in our recliners and came out better than before! You look absolutely beautiful! Congrats!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Nancy, thank you for the update, I soon will go thru the same surgery and it's reassuring to hear someone else's experience and recovery. You look great and I hope I soon will be posting a picture like yours. Congratulations
Nancy Luth posted an update
7 years ago (November 25, 2018)
Hi all, Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving. Is anyone experiencing sharp right back flank pain on movement or plural effusion since surgery? Are they related? Thanks
Nancy, I'm sorry you're having pain! Hope you feel much better soon. I had a pleural effusion that they drained in the hospital--the needle went in what felt like the lower back and I did experience some pain in that area for a few days. My effusions lingered several months,... Read more.
With my pleural effusion, I had coughing that would not stop. It was drained in hospital. Not sure if your pain is related. I'd check with your doctor.
I had pleural effusion and it was drained in the hospital before I could be discharged. Wasn't getting adequate oxygen and was very light-headed. After it was drained I did experience some discomfort for about 2 weeks, but not since. I would also check with your surgeons office or cardiologist.
I have a lot of pain, but pretty sure mine is from an over-enthusiastic high incline run on the treadmill. (that combined with moving a shelf in my office). Seeing a Dr. today just to make sure all is good. Hoping you get some answers. I am going to watch... Read more.

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