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Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: March 27, 2018

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Sue Tom posted an update

6 years ago (September 27, 2019)

Hello Heart Brothers and Sisters! Last week was my 1st anniversary from ascending aorta aneurysm repair with a mini sternotomy. I am grateful to be where I am today, in spite of a couple of setbacks (primarily A-Fib related to OHS). I was re-hospitalized 2 days after being home for... Read more.

Chris Purvis

6 years ago (September 27, 2019)

Aw Sue wish I was able to relate and help with the wire removal but I can relate to the anxiety. Hopefully someone will post some really good, easy news for you in regards to the procedure.

Wanda Mroz

6 years ago (September 27, 2019)

I can't relate to wire removal either, but I can relate to A flutter issues and now an ASD that needs repair. I understand your hesitancy to have surgery again that's for sure. I know I've seen some posts on wire removal in the past... hopefully someone will help you... Read more.

Wanda Mroz

6 years ago (September 27, 2019)

Just as a suggestion, on this web page there is a search option on the upper right hand side of the page. Type in wire removal and see what comes up. You may find some answers that way.

Deepak Khanka

6 years ago (September 28, 2019)

Hi Sue can't comment on wire removal much. All I know 4 weeks after having a David's procedure I had some wires cut which were somewhere between my chest and my stomach . They were external wires. It was very simple . Could you let me know how did they... Read more.

Sue Tom

6 years ago (September 28, 2019)

Chris, thanks for the encouraging response. So nice to hear from you. Hope things are going well.

Sue Tom

6 years ago (September 28, 2019)

Wanda, thanks for directing me to the search option. Never noticed it until now. Still learning to navigate within this web. Best !

Sue Tom

6 years ago (September 28, 2019)

Deepak, my wires are inside the chest. The aortic aneurysm repair was done with Dacron graft. Was lucky there was no valve involvement. I seem to notice the heart beating a bit faster and louder when I am on my right side in bed. Cardiologist said it is common after... Read more.

Deepak Khanka

6 years ago (September 29, 2019)

Thanks Sue hope things go well for you . Sorry couldn't be much help. However your reply on heart beat situation is helpful. Best wishes

Sue Tom posted an update

7 years ago (September 13, 2018)

Adam, thank you so much for this site and community of support and encouragement!

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MARIE PICUN

7 years ago (September 13, 2018)

You got this Sue. Remember positive thoughts

Ricky Stutts

7 years ago (September 14, 2018)

You will be in our thoughts Sue

Jennifer McInerney

7 years ago (September 14, 2018)

Prayers for you Sue

Ann Nelson

7 years ago (September 14, 2018)

Sending healing thoughts your way.

Sue Tom

7 years ago (September 15, 2018)

Thank you everyone.

Nancy Luth

7 years ago (September 16, 2018)

Prayers for you, Sue, for a very successful surgery tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you.

Sue Tom posted an update

7 years ago (September 13, 2018)

Monday, Sept 17 is surgery day. I would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement. Waiting on the sidelines have been most frightening and luckily your kind words of support and encouragement have made the passing less difficult. A special shout out to the Heart Brothers and Sisters... Read more.

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Susan Lynn

7 years ago (September 13, 2018)

You're going to do just fine! Waiting is the worst part. You will be joining us in the recovery club next week! All the best, Sue.

Dan Vechiola

7 years ago (September 13, 2018)

Hey Sue! Distract distract and didtract your mind the next few days and put your fate in the hands of your surgeon and hospital and try to let it all go.

Sue Tom

7 years ago (September 13, 2018)

Thank you Susan and Dan.

Jennifer McInerney

7 years ago (September 14, 2018)

Wishing you all the best. I am waiting for angiogram on Tuesday 18th and surgery shortly after. Waiting is the worst. I'm just trying to stay busy

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