Hi Kathleen. I had open heart in Sept of 2006 for a aortic aneurysm that grew so fast it destroyed my aortic valve. I was not on blood thinners and although ...Read more
Hi Kathleen. I had open heart in Sept of 2006 for a aortic aneurysm that grew so fast it destroyed my aortic valve. I was not on blood thinners and although the surgery recovery was challenging it wasn't terrible. The most important thing is to rest and get up and walk when able. Tell him not to be scared. It hurts but it'll be okay. After about a month i felt like myself again.