Nancy White - Heart Valve Journal

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I had surgery 18 months ago. Bicuspid repair and aortic aneurysm. I have been very active. But most recently I developed a lump at the top of my incision. ...Read more

Hi
I had surgery 18 months ago. Bicuspid repair and aortic aneurysm. I have been very active. But most recently I developed a lump at the top of my incision. It’s painful and just showed up.
Has anyone experienced this?

Robert Miller I am not sure what you mean with lump but I did get a bump over one of my ribs. I suspect it's a wire ... Read more

Robert Miller I am not sure what you mean with lump but I did get a bump over one of my ribs. I suspect it's a wire that repositioned itself after me being active. When I run my finger over it, it feels very hard. If it feels soft, it might be something else. Our insurance allows us to contact a nurse via phone free of charge to discuss issues. If you have that option, I would do that first. If not, check with your regular detector or if you are due for an appointment with the cardiologist, then with the cardiologist.

Jeff Offermann I had the same problem it eventually flattened.

Michael Ponzio Anyone have like weird sleeping patters?

Robert Miller @Michael Ponzio Hijacking the thread. You might want to post this as a separate subject with more det ... Read more

Robert Miller @Michael Ponzio Hijacking the thread. You might want to post this as a separate subject with more details.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Small lumps aligned by the titanium staples that close my sternum, which haven't been removed yet. ... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Small lumps aligned by the titanium staples that close my sternum, which haven't been removed yet. It´s not painfull, but a little creepy. Anyway, titanium is biocompatible. I´m agree with Robert´s comments if it troubles you. As for sleep, mine is quite irregular

. I want to believe that the important thing for the heart is to rest lying down about 8 hours.

Dan Fouratt I have a lump at the incision point (mini ohs) it hurt for a while but today it is simply there. I w ... Read more

Dan Fouratt I have a lump at the incision point (mini ohs) it hurt for a while but today it is simply there. I will ask my doctor on Friday but emails with him I was told not to worry.

Nancy Whiteposted an update

474 days ago

Grace Mason reacted to this

I just read the newsletter and was surprised when I read about AFib which I’m experiencing. I needed that!
I had my surgery Oct 7th aortic valve and aneurysm ...Read more

I just read the newsletter and was surprised when I read about AFib which I’m experiencing. I needed that!
I had my surgery Oct 7th aortic valve and aneurysm repair. I unfortunately ended up with a pacemaker.
I understand that AFib will go away, in most cases. It’s still very scary.
I’m doing well. I too have worked out since my 20’s and feel I’m recovering very well.
I love this blog as it gets me through the day.
Also thank you Adam. I picked my surgeon from an interview you did. Dr Weiss, St Luke’s Hospital.

Klara Čičić Dear Nancy, it is still early, and Afib is very common in the first 12 weeks after the surgery. I kn ... Read more

Klara Čičić Dear Nancy, it is still early, and Afib is very common in the first 12 weeks after the surgery. I know how unpleasant they can be. I hope you experience less and less of them! Stay positive and keep ticking :)

Jill Porter Hi! I also had Afib after my surgery. Periodically before surgery too. I was so worried that it would ... Read more

Jill Porter Hi! I also had Afib after my surgery. Periodically before surgery too. I was so worried that it wouldn't go away but with medication it reverted back to sinus rhythm after about five weeks. It is a very distressing feeling. You have to just take one day at a time and trust that your heart will heal and it will go away. I'm sure your doctors are doing whatever is necessary for you.

DeWayne Adamson Been wondering how you're doing.

Nancy White Thanks everyone
I guess I need to be more patient. I love this blog!

DeWayne Adamson How are you doing?

Nancy Whiteposted an update

530 days ago

I am 72 and soon to undergo an aortic valve replacement/aortic aneurysm, October 7. I have been asymptomatic since diagnosis but it has become severe. I’m ...Read more

I am 72 and soon to undergo an aortic valve replacement/aortic aneurysm, October 7. I have been asymptomatic since diagnosis but it has become severe. I’m nervous but I know it has to be done.
Thank you Adam for relieving my anxiety with your experience and knowledge. Without you I wouldn’t have found my surgeon.

Rose Madura Six years ago, at age 59, I had the same surgery as you. It's not easy but it is doable. Trust the ... Read more

Rose Madura Six years ago, at age 59, I had the same surgery as you. It's not easy but it is doable. Trust the doctors and listen to your body. I did have some complications but they were all sorted out and now I am doing very well! Godspeed.

Valerie Allen Nancy, I will be having that surgery too. I am 71. I am sending prayers to you and your team and look ... Read more

Valerie Allen Nancy, I will be having that surgery too. I am 71. I am sending prayers to you and your team and look forward to hearing from you after you recover sufficiently!