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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: June 16, 2014

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Penelope Bodek posted an update

7 years ago (September 15, 2018)

I'm 7 weeks post OHS and have been diagnosed with Incomplete Left Bundle Branch Block. It showed up on my latest EKG. I didn't have this condition prior to surgery. Anyone else experience this and what did they do for it? This came as a real shock because I feel... Read more.

Marie Myers

I think that is one of the many possible effects of open heart surgery. It may be temporary. You would only know you had it by having an EKG done-no way to feel it.

Penelope Bodek posted an update

7 years ago (August 5, 2018)

First of all ... thank you everyone for the prayers and well wishes. I am on the other side doing well. Recovering from the surgery itself is going well EXCEPT for the migraines! Did anyone else experience this and what did you do about them? Extra strength Tylenol isn't cutting... Read more.

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LINDA ROBERTS

Sorry to hear about your headaches. Cannot help you since I have not had surgery yet. Otherwise, glad to hear you are moving towards full recovery. What brand aorta valve replacement did you get?

Penelope Bodek posted an update

7 years ago (July 18, 2018)

Winding down... One week from today is my heart catheterization and will be admitted to Duke University Hospital immediately after with surgery the following day. Reading through the posts here, I've learned so much on what things I might expect and what essentials to take with me. I also know... Read more.

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Marie Myers

Yes. When your name appears on the "List", it gets very real! I know you will do well with surgery and recovery. The waiting ( and worrying ) is really hard. Do some nice things for yourself this week!

Anna Jones

Sending prayers and best wishes. Marie is right, keep busy, do nice things for yourself. You will do great.

Diane Maher

Very interesting Penelope....we are going to be angiogram sisters on the 26th, however my surgery is not until Aug. 20. I will be looking forward to your surgery/recovery posts. Many best wishes for your angio., surgery and recovery ❣️

Penelope Bodek

Thanks Marie, Anna and Diane!

LINDA ROBERTS

Good luck with your upcoming surgery. You've got this!

Penelope Bodek

Thanks Linda!

Bonnie Stone-Hope

Best wishes for a successful surgery and easy recovery. Looking forward to reading your post surgical posts:)

Tim Chapman

How did the Surgery go? I thought you said it was to be on the 26th with Dr. Hughes at Duke? I meet with him for the first time this Thursday Aug 2 for my second opinion.

Tim Chapman

Oh, I told Vickie about this site as well. Please remind them about this site.

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