Rob Sparling
Catie, I am sorry to hear you are facing this challenge so soon! Yikes! Stay strong! Keep us posted.
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: July 17, 2016
Member Since: July 17, 2016
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Catie B posted an update
6 years ago (November 6, 2019)
Received call from cardiologist's office today, letting me know yesterday's echo shows moderate aortic stenosis and that my cardiologist believes it will be time to replace my valve again in a year. I knew tissue can fail early, but I'm shocked nonetheless, since last year's echo was great. My case... Read more.
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CHALAH DiCESARE reacted to this
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Hi Catie, it is disheartening to have to go thru what you are experiencing. But you got thru it once and will be fine the next time also. You never know how our bodies are going to react and all we can do is remain strong and faithful. Follow your... Read more.
Rose Madura
Hi Catie, yes this is tough news. I'm sorry to hear this. I pray you find peace and that your appointment goes well. What kind of tissue valve dis you get? I wonder what caused it to fail? God bless you.
Shannon Gray
I am so sorry, Catie... the last type of news you want to get. Prayers that all will be resolved and you will be well. Many hugs!
Marie Myers
Very sorry to hear that news! Please keep us posted on what happens. Will be saying prayers for you!
Susan Lynn
So sorry to read this news, Catie. It seems like there are new valves released to the market all the time. Hopefully, by the time you need the surgery there will be the perfect replacement for you. Wishing you all the best! ❤🙏
Adam Pick
Hi Catie, I am so very sorry to learn this news. So tough. My thoughts and prayers are with you as you prepare for the next step in your treatment. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you. Hugs!
Debbie Kelly
HI Catie, I am so very sorry. If I remember correctly, you did it all on your own last time with no outside support. You are a very strong woman, but I would never wish this kind of news on anyone so soon after a major surgery. Are you living... Read more.
Dan Baltazor
Oh No! So sorry to hear this! I have had stomach/gastrointestinal issues ever since my surgery. It is minor, but present. I am only on a baby aspirin a day for medication which I assume plays a role. We are so sorry you are going through this. Good luck at... Read more.
LINDA ROBERTS
I have followed your case since surgery and my heart goes out to you. You have been a big help too many. I hope you will not have to face surgery that soon. Perhaps, another opinion- even from the Cleveland Clinic where you had your surgery would help.
Catie B
Thank you all so much for your kind words and encouragement. I'm not doing well at all, emotionally, but I think that's to be expected at first. I have very high anxiety even in the best of times. But please know, I really, REALLY appreciate your supportive words.
Rose, the... Read more.
Heart Warrior
stay strong
Civita Fahey
Caty I'm so sorry to hear that you will need to go through this so soon.. Please keep us posted and feel free to vent.. We are here for you.. God Bless.
Catie B
Thanks so much, Heart Warrior and Civita!
Sean Coast
Catie B. I had not known this. Can they go in TAVR for your stenosis or do you have to go the OHS route again?
Catie B posted an update
7 years ago (April 3, 2019)
Has anyone else had their sneezing change since OHS? Ever since my surgery, when I sneeze, I really SNEEZE! I've always had healthy, serial sneezes, usually 5-8 in a row, never just one. But the sneezes feel sooooo much stronger and more intense.
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Rich Monoson reacted to this
Yes! Mine feel stronger and i also sneeze five or six times in a row. Strange, huh?
Me too..... I think we are so afraid to fully sneeze after surgery so we compensate by short small ones. After 4 years I still sneeze short and small multiple sneezes 😊
Too funny! Yeah, it's a bit odd to have monster sneezes that 'bout knock me off my chair!
I have such bad allergies that I don't know if I could tell a difference! I hope you don't do any damage with those monster sneezes.
Phyllis, so sorry you suffer those! I hope you can get relief.... Good to "see" you!
Good to "see" you too! :)
Catie, with my new post op sneezes I need windshield wipers on the inside of the windshield of my car.
Just read your post about sneezing, Rich. That's too funny. I'm still nearly coming off my chair when sneezes hit.
Before the surgery, I would often sneeze after eating meals which is actually a thing called, "Gustatory rhinitis". During the period of post-op chest discomfort I was dreading this. Since the surgery, I have not sneezed yet and I haven't figured out why.
Catie B posted an update
8 years ago (June 11, 2018)
Late this morning I saw that a cuticle on one of my big toes showed signs of infection. It's very minor, but as soon as I completed a scheduled appointment, I boogied over to urgent care to get it seen. After explaining that I have a prosthetic heart valve, I... Read more.
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Good information! Thank you for sharing!
I wonder if the same applies to valve repair??
Heal quickly, my friend!
Helen, I just consulted a few reputable articles, including ones by a Mt. Sinai physician and American Heart Assn. Folks who've had valve repairs are still considered high risk for endocarditis and have to take prophylactic antibiotic before dental procedures as a safeguard against endocarditis. I would think the same... Read more.
Phyllis, thank you. It's minor. But I didn't think a reminder for us to be careful would hurt. :)
Thank you Catie!! I will check with my cardiologist.
Thanks for posting this. I'm having my surgery on Friday and no one mentioned this issue with me. It's good to know.
I was told that I have to pre-medicate before dental procedures by my cardiologist, but I've done it for decades after being told I had a prolapse.
Good reminder for those of us with "cow parts" in our hearts..
Good information. Yes, be sure to pre medicate for dental procedures.
Susan, same here, decades, with the dental. But wanted to remind about skin infections.
Excellent information, thank you for sharing.
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