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I Have Been Diagnosed With Severe Aortic Stenosis. The Cardiac Surgeon At Beth Israel In NJ Said That I Need Open Heart Surgery. Does Anyon
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Thank you.

Having Open Heart March 19th. Would Like To Hear From Other People Who Have Had OHS How There Expeience Was With That Surgery.
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Have a severely leaking Mitral valve and need a single bypass also.

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I haven't had surgery but have had 3 stents.
I just wanted to wish you the best and a healthy recovery!

After Open Heart Surgery 2 Years Ago I Stll Have Pain In My Chest Musles Have Others Experienced This?
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I had a Quadruple by-pass 2 years ago. I still have pain around the surgery site when I move the wrong way, I pick things up, lift my arms and when I wear a bra.

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It does eventually go away. The numbness before the nerves repaired themselves is what bothered me most.

Is Heart Failure Typical After Open Heart Surgery? I Was Diagnosed With Heart Failure 9 Years After Open Heart Surgery.
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My Husbands Has Been Getting Numbness In His Feet Lately And His Hands. Also Feeling More Exhausted Than Usual.
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Had heart attack in 2017 and open heart surgery in 2018. Hea been in heart failure since.

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I Have Severe Osteoarthritis In My Right Hip. Wondering How That Will Impact Recovery From Open Heart Surgery In Terms Of Practical Tasks.
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The surgery will be: aortic valve replacement, mitral valve replacement or repair, a maze procedure with closing the left atrial appendage.

Hi. My Nam Is Maria. Does Anyone Had Open Heart Surgery Recently?
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I have been diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis. I also have a bicuspid aorta instead of tricuspid. Tomorrow I am having open heart surgery to replace the valve. I am concer about what us going to happen after the surgery and how long it will take before I feel better. Wish me luck

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Fatigue and Heart Disease Read Article...
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I think you must have had your surgery yesterday. When you feel like it, let us know how it went.

I Might Be Having Open Heart Surgery In The Near Future. Was The Recovery Difficult For You?
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Bone pain? Back and rib pain? Emotional stress? Heart pain? How are you doing now? It would be helpful to hear any details you would like to share. Thank you!!

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People don't understand that coughing is an issue and eating. I eat less but weigh more go figure. My blood work is all down some too low so more meds. If they say oh you can get off meds after… read more

Open Heart Surgery
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New to page I have to have my aortic valve replaced have to have open heart surgery at st vincents hospital melbourne and Im very scared by myself as my husband died 2 years ago wanting to talk to anyone about this snd recovery

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Good luck with your surgery-of course it’s scary-it’s a new experience! Definitely take any home health care you can get. Cook meals in advance. And definitely go to cardiac rehab! I’ve had 3 open… read more

Has Anyone Here Had Open Heart Surgery?
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Has anyone here had a quadruple bypass open heart surgery? I'm freaking out!

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I'm not sure I understand your post but I'm so freaked out I'm not sure I read it right thank you for responding