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Diagnosis: Tricuspid Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

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Trina Nuckols posted an update

11 years ago (September 26, 2015)

Does anyone know if anything works to minimize the appearance of the scar? I've heard vit. E and mederma, but the Dr. doesn't think it works

Clare Auten

11 years ago (September 26, 2015)

My scar is 20+ months old and is hypertrophic (kind of like keloids). I consulted with a plastic surgeon and she highly recommended silicone strips over creams. I got some ScarAway strips at walgreens. They were about 30 dollars for the box that lasts 2 months. I got the Long... Read more.

Trina Nuckols

11 years ago (October 19, 2015)

Thanks I'll try it.

Trina Nuckols posted an update

11 years ago (September 26, 2015)

I'm finally sleeping better. I was having pain under my breasts, in my rib cage when sleeping on my side. Has anyone experienced that? When can we move our arms more, stretch up high, lift light weights? My dr. is vague.

Meredith Bray

11 years ago (September 26, 2015)

I was lifting 3lb weights in cardiac rehab at 6 weeks. At weeks, your bones should be pretty much mended. You'll still feel tugs and pulls when stretching. I found swimming to be comfortable. My chest area still felt sloshy and uncomfortable until about 3 months out. My surgeon told... Read more.