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Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm

Diagnosis: Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 24, 2018

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Wojtek Blasiak posted an update

5 years ago (January 20, 2021)

Hello to all my fellow zipper club members. I had my surgery over 2 years ago for aortic root replacement and my aortic valve repair. I have been with minor pain ( more discomfort from time to time) but increased lately. My cardiologist telling me that all my tests results... Read more.

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William Trankle

5 years ago (January 21, 2021)

Did they leave any pacemaker wires in you? After my first surgery they had to cut the wires off at my skin level (they left them threaded through my chest wall because I was having PVCs, and they weren't sure I wouldn't need external pacing for a while). Those wires... Read more.

Wojtek Blasiak

5 years ago (January 22, 2021)

Thanks for your response. No, no pacemaker for me. The wires are inside my ribs cage.

Denise L

5 years ago (January 23, 2021)

I had tachycardia wires that were cut too long and are now poking me frm the inside out.... they say they cannot be cut or removed due to the other end being in my heart?? So I have to wait for my body to encapsulate them??

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7 years ago (November 24, 2018)

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Wojtek Blasiak

7 years ago (November 24, 2018)

Had a surgery on Oct.30 with replacing aorta aneurysm and repair valve as well. I'm struggling a bit with recovery with my cough and speech as my words seems to have a hiccups. Soooo frustrated and not sure if I was ready for this. It is almost 4 weeks after... Read more.

Debbie Kelly

7 years ago (November 24, 2018)

My father lost his voice, to only a whisper. The surgeon blamed the anesthesiologist, and the anesthesiologist blamed the surgeon. One thought nerves were cut, and the other thought it was the tube that damaged the vocal cord. It took several months to heal, and he was fine. My thought... Read more.

Tracy Fallu

7 years ago (November 24, 2018)

Bumps during recovery can/are frustrating. I'm sorry to hear your voice and speech are problematic. As you have, continue working with your medical team. Progress can be slow, but each bit of progress helps get you to the finish line.

Wojtek Blasiak

7 years ago (November 24, 2018)

Thank you Debbie and Tracy. It's nice to hear that time might heal my issues. Thank you for responding.

Debbie Kelly

7 years ago (November 24, 2018)

You are very welcome. Take care. Tomorrow is one step closer to a full recovery.

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