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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Patrick Larkin posted an update

1 year ago (September 20, 2025)

Hi all! It's been quite a while since my last post and some friends were asking me to provide an update. Everything is GREAT! Everything is completely healed and my scar is getting lighter by the day. I'm back to training to run a 5K in the fall. Most days... Read more.

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Rose Madura

1 year ago (September 20, 2025)

Great update! 👍

Susan Lynn

1 year ago (September 21, 2025)

Fantastic news! Post a photo from your 5k!

Patrick Larkin posted an update

1 year ago (February 18, 2025)

It's great to be home! As Mimi posted on Sunday, I got out out of the hospital at about mid-day. Stlll having some trouble with fluids - need less around the heart and lungs so I''m on a 10 day regimen of Lasix to get things addressed. One challenge I'm... Read more.

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Tammy Gonzalez

1 year ago (February 18, 2025)

I'm right there with you on the back sleeping issue. One thing that helped me greatly last time I had surgery (big one still coming up), was a wedge pillow for my bed. I will try to link it for you below. I know lots of people sleep in their... Read more.

Marcus Krauss

1 year ago (February 18, 2025)

I also found the wedge pillow helpful with back sleeping after surgery. I also put regular pillows on each side of my body. I usually sleep on my side, and this setup helped me from rolling in my sleep. I found that after a full sternotomy, laying fully flat on... Read more.

Rose Madura

1 year ago (February 18, 2025)

I also would do lots of pillows and able to sleep for a couple hours. Then I would move down to the recliner and get some more sleep. Plus lots of naps.

Robert Miller

1 year ago (February 18, 2025)

Check out the link Tammy posted. For the first week or two I slept in an electric recliner. It helps a lot getting in and out. I also used different sizes of pillows to put behind my back, sides and between my knees when I crossed them. It's still a... Read more.

JOHN DANGELO

1 year ago (February 18, 2025)

Thank you for sharing your story with us!

Patrick Larkin

1 year ago (February 18, 2025)

Great tips - thanks all. I'm sleeping in a recliner now but will check out the web pillow.

Michelle Persson

1 year ago (February 19, 2025)

I had OHS and an electric recliner saved me. I had a wedge pillow but would move in my sleep, then I would wake up with pain. Also, I'm short so getting in & out of bed wasn't easy. Best of luck finding what works best for you.

Pamela Gregory

1 year ago (February 19, 2025)

I also ended up sleeping in the recliner. It kept me on my back and definitely the most comfortable for some time❤️ The chair saved me big time

Ashraf Abdulhadi

1 year ago (February 19, 2025)

It'll hopefully get easier by the day, Pat! You are one day closer to total recovery with every day that passes by ...

Karen Hommel

1 year ago (February 19, 2025)

I used the bed pillow with the arms. It was so comfortable, i still use it on the couch.

Dan Fouratt

1 year ago (February 19, 2025)

I found a standard recliner worked well

Susan Lynn

1 year ago (February 19, 2025)

Patrick - I tried the recliner and the wedge pillow without success, but, like Rose, I arranged a bunch of pillows in an upside down U shape and it prevented me from rolling over during the night. For awhile, you'll sleep a few hours here and there - naps will... Read more.

Patrick Larkin posted an update

1 year ago (February 16, 2025)

Pat is going home today!!! Waiting on final round by the cardiologist. His breathing is still tough but they're giving meds meds they're sending him home with should help. He is very anxious to sleep better at home.

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