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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Nancy White posted an update

1 year ago (March 24, 2025)

Hi I had surgery 18 months ago. Bicuspid repair and aortic aneurysm. I have been very active. But most recently I developed a lump at the top of my incision. It's painful and just showed up. Has anyone experienced this?

Robert Miller

1 year ago (March 24, 2025)

I am not sure what you mean with lump but I did get a bump over one of my ribs. I suspect it's a wire that repositioned itself after me being active. When I run my finger over it, it feels very hard. If it feels soft, it might be... Read more.

Jeff Offermann

1 year ago (March 24, 2025)

I had the same problem it eventually flattened.

Michael Ponzio

1 year ago (March 24, 2025)

Anyone have like weird sleeping patters?

Robert Miller

1 year ago (March 24, 2025)

@Michael Ponzio Hijacking the thread. You might want to post this as a separate subject with more details.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

1 year ago (March 25, 2025)

Small lumps aligned by the titanium staples that close my sternum, which haven't been removed yet. It's not painfull, but a little creepy. Anyway, titanium is biocompatible. I'm agree with Robert's comments if it troubles you. As for sleep, mine is quite irregular😢 . I want to believe that the... Read more.

Dan Fouratt

1 year ago (March 25, 2025)

I have a lump at the incision point (mini ohs) it hurt for a while but today it is simply there. I will ask my doctor on Friday but emails with him I was told not to worry.

Nancy White

1 year ago (April 7, 2025)

Having my wires taken out tomorrow. Saw the surgeon. The lump remains along with some lymph swelling.

Nancy White posted an update

2 years ago (November 30, 2023)

I just read the newsletter and was surprised when I read about AFib which I'm experiencing. I needed that! I had my surgery Oct 7th aortic valve and aneurysm repair. I unfortunately ended up with a pacemaker. I understand that AFib will go away, in most cases. It's still very... Read more.

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Klara Čičić

2 years ago (November 30, 2023)

Dear Nancy, it is still early, and Afib is very common in the first 12 weeks after the surgery. I know how unpleasant they can be. I hope you experience less and less of them! Stay positive and keep ticking :)

Jill Porter

2 years ago (November 30, 2023)

Hi! I also had Afib after my surgery. Periodically before surgery too. I was so worried that it wouldn't go away but with medication it reverted back to sinus rhythm after about five weeks. It is a very distressing feeling. You have to just take one day at a time... Read more.

DeWayne Adamson

2 years ago (December 1, 2023)

Been wondering how you're doing.

Nancy White

2 years ago (December 4, 2023)

Thanks everyone I guess I need to be more patient. I love this blog!

DeWayne Adamson

2 years ago (February 12, 2024)

How are you doing?

Nancy White

1 year ago (April 7, 2025)

Hi Dewayne.. I just read this. I am doing ok. AFib went away but now I'm dealing with a lump over my incision. Surgery scheduled to remove wires. How are you?

DeWayne Adamson

1 year ago (August 28, 2025)

I'm doing fine. No issues at all. I hope you get things resolved. 🙏

Nancy White posted an update

3 years ago (October 6, 2023)

I am 72 and soon to undergo an aortic valve replacement/aortic aneurysm, October 7. I have been asymptomatic since diagnosis but it has become severe. I'm nervous but I know it has to be done. Thank you Adam for relieving my anxiety with your experience and knowledge. Without you I... Read more.

Rose Madura

3 years ago (October 6, 2023)

Six years ago, at age 59, I had the same surgery as you. It's not easy but it is doable. Trust the doctors and listen to your body. I did have some complications but they were all sorted out and now I am doing very well! Godspeed.

Valerie Allen

3 years ago (October 6, 2023)

Nancy, I will be having that surgery too. I am 71. I am sending prayers to you and your team and look forward to hearing from you after you recover sufficiently!

Grace Mason

3 years ago (October 8, 2023)

Looking forward to hearing from you when you are feeling up to it. Sending prayers your way 🙏

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