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Hi everyone, I am post surgery day 15. Should I be concerned about my left swallen ankle? I so see my GP tomorrow but I keep reading about heart failure.

Klara Čičić Don't read :)) go to your GP as you are planning to :) Thorough examination of your whole body by a d ... Read more

Klara Čičić Don't read :)) go to your GP as you are planning to :) Thorough examination of your whole body by a doctor and some lab tests will tell. In these early days oedema is common. Doctor will help you probably with some medication. Good luck!

Greg Lewis Just what are we lookin at here, Louis? Jk

Greg Lewis Like Klara said, stop reading. Your doctor will tell you what to worry about. 😬 but..in my opinion ... Read more

Greg Lewis Like Klara said, stop reading. Your doctor will tell you what to worry about. 😬 but..in my opinion, that doesnt look too bad.

Klara Čičić Hahaha Greg. We are looking at a slight sock dip probably 🤔😆 a minor oedema on this picture ... ... Read more

Klara Čičić Hahaha Greg. We are looking at a slight sock dip probably 🤔😆 a minor oedema on this picture ...

Susan Lynn Louis - Your ankle looks slightly swollen. Did your doctor put you on a diuretic after surgery? W... Read more

Susan Lynn Louis - Your ankle looks slightly swollen. Did your doctor put you on a diuretic after surgery? Water weight is very common and it can take a little while to lose it. Ask your doctor about it, but that's probably all it is. Please keep us posted.

LOUIS MARTINEZ Thanks Heart Peeps, GP went well and he removed my last tube sutures. Lol you all sound like my si... Read more

LOUIS MARTINEZ Thanks Heart Peeps, GP went well and he removed my last tube sutures. Lol you all sound like my sister as she keeps telling me to stop reading and Googling info. GP didn't seam to concerned but he didn't take sock off either. I elevate in evening n sleeping now. Goes down when I do that but does come back a little during day. I have to read my meds but they gave me 2 new meds to be on and cut my blood pressure pill Candesartan. Left ankle does feel sore around but I will watch.

Greg Lewis Get some compression socks too, Louis. They help. I didnt use the super tight ones. But enough so the ... Read more

Greg Lewis Get some compression socks too, Louis. They help. I didnt use the super tight ones. But enough so they were still a bit hard to put on. It will straighten out, as your circulation returns to normal, i think.

LOUIS MARTINEZposted an update

877 days ago

Also picture of how it looks. Nothing running. Maybe it happens when I do my deep breathing exercises?

Ana Brusso Have you contact your Primary or cardiologist regarding this? Why are you. changing your own bandages ... Read more

Ana Brusso Have you contact your Primary or cardiologist regarding this? Why are you. changing your own bandages? Ask your doctor to prescribe visiting nurse to check on you at least once a week. So sorry you are going through this. Not everyone gets endocarditis, don’t worry about something that hasn’t happened. Hope you stop bleeding soon. Praying for you 🙏

Klara Čičić Hi Louis, these wounds on this picture don't look inflamed, they look fine. Bloody leakage is probabl ... Read more

Klara Čičić Hi Louis, these wounds on this picture don't look inflamed, they look fine. Bloody leakage is probably due to straining plus you're probably on blood thinner so it's easier for minor bleeding to happen. If it stopped, I wouldn't be concerned, but definitely check with your provider since this "online" counseling is rarely a good idea. About endocarditis, I share your concern, especially in those first days I was also irrationally afraid of it cause of wounds problems. Chances are really low, though. But we are going to have to be careful our whole life and use antibiotic premedication (prophylaxis) when necessary...

LOUIS MARTINEZ Thank so much Klara and Ana for input. It does help. I will contact someone soon. Have appointment ... Read more

LOUIS MARTINEZ Thank so much Klara and Ana for input. It does help. I will contact someone soon. Have appointment with GP in week and will call Cardiologists office today. I also have a contact Nurse who works closely with Surgeon as she called my yesterday to up my 81 mg aspirin to 324 mg. This addition of aspirin for blood thinner concerns me about more leaking so will cal her today. Will keep posted.

Patsy Stewart Louis, did you mention to the nurse about your bleeding issues? I hope you got some answers today. T ... Read more

Patsy Stewart Louis, did you mention to the nurse about your bleeding issues? I hope you got some answers today. That’s quite the jump in mg of aspirin per day. I saw your other post and the pictures. My goodness! You did the right thing by calling the office. As for the endocarditis, you just need to be aware that this can happen. It’s especially important to take antibiotics before any dental procedure. I always call my dentist and make sure they prescribe the antibiotics so I can take them before I go. Sending prayers that this gets better for you. I’m anxious to hear what you found out today.

LOUIS MARTINEZ Did a Echo Cardio on Friday and they said if I don't here from them later in the day not to be to con ... Read more

LOUIS MARTINEZ Did a Echo Cardio on Friday and they said if I don't here from them later in the day not to be to concerned and they will call me this week. They wanted to rule out bleeding around heart and think it is just old blood coming out. That one area they just didn't close me up tight enough. Each day I changed bandage seams less and less.

LOUIS MARTINEZ So I was told by NP that you should only need to take antibiotics for dental only if it's a surgery a ... Read more

LOUIS MARTINEZ So I was told by NP that you should only need to take antibiotics for dental only if it's a surgery and not for cleaning or checkup. I feel dental will always request. Not to keen on having to take antibiotics every single time I have to go to the dentist. Man I will have to repair and drink a lot of my Kombucha and drink more Kefir. PROBIOTICS MAN!

Klara Čičić Hahah you are right. I am six weeks post op and already had to take antibiotics twice and am taking p ... Read more

Klara Čičić Hahah you are right. I am six weeks post op and already had to take antibiotics twice and am taking probiotics cause of that... Unfortunately I can't drink Kefir but Kombucha is very good idea!

LOUIS MARTINEZposted an update

877 days ago

Susan Lynn reacted to this

Well first full day home. Took full wk in hospital. Last 2 days I had blood on bandage over where drainage tubes were. One is leaking n sting sutures were ...Read more

Well first full day home. Took full wk in hospital. Last 2 days I had blood on bandage over where drainage tubes were. One is leaking n sting sutures were left in. Moving and walking like I'm 90. Change bandage around 5 pm from yesterday and little blood but going to bed I noticed more blood below gauze (bigger) hope it doesn't keep leaking as it is concerning.
Hey everyone during discharge I was surprised to here we are at risk of something called Endocarditis. Just another thing to be concerned about.
Surgery main IV on left arm also had to be changed because is was sore and getting painful along with swelling. Had to contact someone today as it wasn't getting better but not really getting worse. I was only concerned because of that ENDOCARDITIS. Sounded bad but my GP and a Nurse said it happens. Sorry pictures are of leakage still going on.

Susan Lynn Louis - it seems like a lot for this stage in your recovery. A phone call to your surgeon can't hu... Read more

Susan Lynn Louis - it seems like a lot for this stage in your recovery. A phone call to your surgeon can't hurt. Please keep us posted.

LOUIS MARTINEZ Good idea Susan I will call. It did start 2 days before discharge in hospital and that was way more ... Read more

LOUIS MARTINEZ Good idea Susan I will call. It did start 2 days before discharge in hospital and that was way more on a giant bandage that leaked all over. Big mess. Kept me 2 more days then I was expecting. Then they decided to give me a bag of many (lot's) disinfected swabs n gauze and bandage. So every day I use. So ya I will reach out to them. Thanks lot's.

LOUIS MARTINEZposted a journal

882 days ago

Donna Casaletto reacted to this

Not sure where to start. I want to get to reading all you heart angel's but thought I would post update first. Went well check in Tuesday and awoke Wednesday ...Read more

Not sure where to start. I want to get to reading all you heart angel's but thought I would post update first. Went well check in Tuesday and awoke Wednesday from tissue valve replacement and 1 bypass. They kept changing me care rooms but had to keep me monitored because of heart pulse was running high. Controlled now and they moved me upstairs. Glad down yonder I had asked if they could take that catheter out sooner. Chest tubes were fast but also worried as they said hold breath when pulling out so no air get's in. Off oxygen and chest and leg bandages came off. Walking and eating.

YOU GUY'S I JUST CAN'T BELIEVE IN 2022 THE HOSPITAL FOOD IS SO BAD AND BACKWARDS! If they say it's important to eat and do it healthy shouldn't the food be somewhat good and healthy? Maybe it's just me that really does eat healthier then I thought. 😏 I can stand to loose some weight.
Sister in Kentucky mailed me this over big heart pillow that is way to big need to go back to a smaller one. Post more later with recovery. Cheers to everyone

Claudia Kwalbrun You are doing great and are on your way to recovery. Incidentally the food at NYU Langome was gourmet ... Read more

Claudia Kwalbrun You are doing great and are on your way to recovery. Incidentally the food at NYU Langome was gourmet and heart healthy…It felt like I was at a 5 star restaurant.

Marie Myers Welcome to the recovery side!

Danielle Elizabeth I also starved at the hospital here in Colorado, and the smells of the food drove me crazy. Hang in t ... Read more

Danielle Elizabeth I also starved at the hospital here in Colorado, and the smells of the food drove me crazy. Hang in there, it feels so good to get back home and to be able to breathe the fresh air on daily walks post surgery! Hope your recovery goes well!

Ana Brusso Welcome to recovery Louis, you made it! Now one day at a time and be patient with your body. Sorry ab ... Read more

Ana Brusso Welcome to recovery Louis, you made it! Now one day at a time and be patient with your body. Sorry about the food, I have great food at UCLA so no complaints there. Soon you will go home and eat what you like. God bless you

Susan Lynn Looking good, Louis! Sorry to hear about the food, but that's one more reason you'll want to go ho... Read more

Susan Lynn Looking good, Louis! Sorry to hear about the food, but that's one more reason you'll want to go home. Sounds like you're well on your way!

Rose Madura Welcome to recovery!

Please keep us updated.

Greg Lewis Way to go, Louis!!!! You did it, man!! Eat all they tell you to, your heart needs it for repair. Drin ... Read more

Greg Lewis Way to go, Louis!!!! You did it, man!! Eat all they tell you to, your heart needs it for repair. Drink lots of water too!!
Man, thats awesome!!

LOUIS MARTINEZ

Ed Eller So go to see you and hear your success story!

Kristian M. Welcome to recovery, food at the Cleveland Clinic for me was pretty good…although I was getting mys ... Read more

Kristian M. Welcome to recovery, food at the Cleveland Clinic for me was pretty good…although I was getting myself some panera bread soups every now and then when I got tired of it 😏 lol..

Rose Madura Actually the food at my hospital was not too bad.

Patsy Stewart Look at you!! Sounds like your recovery is going well. …and yes, that heart pillow is a tad bit big ... Read more

Patsy Stewart Look at you!! Sounds like your recovery is going well. …and yes, that heart pillow is a tad bit bigger than mine. I could be jealous.😉 I got tickled when you mentioned the not so healthy food on the menu. For months before surgery, I was told that I had to gain 15-20 pounds before they would operate on me. They finally settled on10 pounds. I gained absolutely nothing even though I was trying. When I was in ICU, my doctor ask for a dietitian to come in and talk with me. I’ll never forget the look on the lady’s face. She took one look at me and said she didn’t have any information that would help me. She had prepared for visiting someone who needed help curbing their appetite. I haven’t come close to 100 lbs in several years. I later read in my paperwork that someone had come to talk with me about joining Weight Watchers.😂 After that little visit, I started getting Ensure drinks on my tray.🤢 Has anyone bothered to read the ingredients in those things?!! Corn syrup for the win. Lol!! Get better, Louis!

Greg Lewis Hahaha...too funny!

Rose Madura Oh gosh! Corn syrup!!!!