About Me (In My Own Words)
Old age has taken its toll on my valves. I’m 75 and my aortic valve and mitral valve needed to be replaced
Also needed my tricuspid valve repaired. And they added an appendage clip to hopefully stop my afib.
Hospital recovery went okay. Then when I got home I developed pleural effusion on my left side. It covered almost my whole lung! My pulmonologist said there was about 6 liters of fluid around my lung. It took them three times of draining to finally almost clear it out. There’s still a small amount left….but that will probably stay there. My lung never opened fully after the draining. They said that may never open all the way. It’s stuck! I’m learning to live with it. It’s only uncomfortable when I breathe in deeply!
Oh well! At least I can still breathe! Thank you Jesus.
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Burlington
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My surgery date is:
October 23, 2024
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Stenosis
Mitral Stenosis
Tricuspid Regurgitation
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Mitral Valve Replacement
Tricuspid Valve Repair
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My surgeon is:
Dr. Dr. John Crouch
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My hospital is:
Aurora St Luke’s Hospital Milwaukee,WI
