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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 8, 2023

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Patty Parrish posted an update
3 years ago (January 29, 2023)
Hi all, I'm doing very well 4 days post surgery but still in the hospital because my chest drainage has not stopped. I have almost no pain and I walk over a mile a day around the hospital as fast as one can walk in skid proof sox.
3 years ago (January 30, 2023)
Welcome to recovery Patty! Stay positive and before you know it the drainage tubes will be out and you will be on your way home. Take it one day at a time and go easy on yourself. God bless you and may your recovery be uneventful 🙏
3 years ago (January 31, 2023)
Sounds like you are doing great Patty! You will be getting home soon!!
3 years ago (February 1, 2023)
It wont be long before your headed home. Just don't over do it. 🙏
Patty Parrish posted an update
3 years ago (January 28, 2023)
Hello all, I am 3 days post-op and feeling relatively well. He replaced my valve with the Edwards Inspiris and also replaced the ascending aorta which was weakening. I have been walking 500 feet 3 times a day and plan to increase next go. I still have my chest tube... Read more.
❤️ Susan Lynn and Hollie Harmon reacted to this
3 years ago (January 28, 2023)
Patty - Yay! Welcome to recovery! Sounds like you're doing very well! Wishing you a speedy recovery! ❤️
3 years ago (January 28, 2023)
Fantastic, Patty! May your recovery continue to go smoothly! ❤️
3 years ago (January 29, 2023)
You are recovering well. Don't over do things and pace yourself. Continued good health and God bless you

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