Hi Jessica,
Glad to hear you're recovery is still going well! I read your story and am curious about the 'effects of the heart & lung machine' you mentioned. ...Read more
Hi Jessica,
Glad to hear you're recovery is still going well! I read your story and am curious about the 'effects of the heart & lung machine' you mentioned. What sort of symptoms do you attribute to this? How long did these effects last? I'm 11 wks post op and still feel a bit foggy at times... I'm told it's normal but would like to learn more...
Thanks!
Jessica Rausch Laura - it was general forgetfulness, lethargy, and trouble filling my lungs. I also had excessive s ... Read more
Jessica Rausch Laura - it was general forgetfulness, lethargy, and trouble filling my lungs. I also had excessive sweating day and night. Probably from the bypass machine as well as anesthesia. I also had random numbness in my arms and hands. These lasted about 12 weeks.
Laura Metrano Ah yes, forgetfulness!! It's crazy isn't it? Thanks for sharing :)
Hello Jessica, Welcome to our wonderful heart family. I had a mitral valve replacement on july 29, 2014. I am doing well. Sounds like all is going well for ...Read more
Hello Jessica, Welcome to our wonderful heart family. I had a mitral valve replacement on july 29, 2014. I am doing well. Sounds like all is going well for you. Are you going to do cardiac rehab? I highly recommend it. Please write when you get a chance. Mary kidsjunction@gmail.com
Jessica Rausch Sorry. I am just seeing this. Life has been crazy and busy lately. Things are going well (now 9 mo ... Read more
Jessica Rausch Sorry. I am just seeing this. Life has been crazy and busy lately. Things are going well (now 9 months out), but I am still frustrated with my inability to do endurance activities such as swimming or running. My chest still hurts, too. Boo. Otherwise, good!