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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: August 22, 2017

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Sheri Driver posted an update
8 years ago (May 11, 2018)
Well my surgery was 7 months ago and I'm doing great! I was so surprised to only stay in the hospital 3 days and never took anything for pain after day 2. I do think I have a high pain tolerance though. I think this was one of the best... Read more.
Awesome! you'll get more and more comfortable as you move along in your progress. Congrats to you, Sheri!
How soon after your surgery did you start cardiac rehab?
Sheri Driver posted an update
8 years ago (October 9, 2017)
Everyone has been so positive and encouraging that I'm almost excited to be doing this! I've been sleeping great and trusting God for the outcome! I think my friends are more worried about this than I am. Praying for an uncomplicated surgery and a quick recovery. Thanks to all the... Read more.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Prayers to you and your heart team.
You'll do fine. Good luck tomorrow and best wishes.
Best wishes for a successful surgery and uneventful recovery!
In a short time it will be but a distant memory and you'll be on your way to a good recovery
You are probably in surgery now. Sending a prayer your way!
Sheri Driver posted an update
8 years ago (October 4, 2017)
After having the heart cath the other day, I about decided I didn't want to do this anymore! Now that I'm over it I realize it wasn't that bad. I'm just not use to doctor visits and getting stuck. ( I hate needles) Looking forward to having this behind me... Read more.
Looking back I wished I did it sooner I hung on for two years because I wasn't symptomatic but feeling the way I do two months post-surgery I know the difference now the whole procedure isn't as bad as it seems but the anxiety I understand
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Amen sister. I am scheduled for 17 October. Prayers your way.
Good luck to you, i go on the 16th of October and fully understand, prayers are with you.
I had a poor cath experience. Looking back, I think the cath was worse than the surgery & recovery. Even if that's not the case for you, as soon as you wake up from surgery you're on the road to recovery, right? It's all about attitude!
While I don't think the cath was worse than the surgery, I do think a bad case of the flu *IS* worse than the surgery in a different way.
Eric had his on the 20th. Not going to lie I was a hot mess with anxiety for him . My doctor gave me sleeping pills and Benadryl but still no sleeping because of the anxiety. We are 15 days and he is doing awesome. He was diagnosed at birth... Read more.
I must say that it wasnt my favorite procedure, the hospital I was in does it with no sedative which surprised me. I was nervous at the time but looking back, like everything else, the fear was the worst of it. So, another procedure behind you and now onward and... Read more.
Joining all of you on 10/17 for my OHS and the anxiety is only increasing. I also have not been symptomatic (other than crazy weight fluctuations) since originally referred to a cardiologist in December 2015. My overwhelming thought since then has been "How can I need OHS being so young... Read more.
Absolutely agree- waiting is the worst part! I waited almost a year for my surgery & was pretty much a nervous wreak the entire time. Having it behind you is the best feeling! Best wishes Sheri, & all those awaiting surgery - onward to recovery!

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