Hi,
I had Robotic open heart surgery 11 days ago to close an ASD. I had horrible coughing at first. It has gotten a bit better but I can't seem to fully kick it. Can anyone share how long it took for the cough to fully resolve? Also still feels tight when I lay on my back.
Hi everyone. I was originally scheduled to have my ASD closed with a device in July, but before the procedure I saw an allergist. That's when I found out I have a severe nickel allergy, so the device is no longer an option for me.
Now I'm scheduled for robotic open-heart surgery with a bovine patch on August 6, and I'm pretty scared.
If you've had surgical ASD repair with the robotic approach, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. How did your surgery go? What was recovery like? Is there anything you wish you had known beforehand or anything I should watch out for during recovery?
Most importantly, did you notice that you felt better afterward? Did your energy improve or did symptoms get better once you healed? How long did it take to fully heal?
Thank you in advance for any advice, information or stories you're willing to share.
Hi everyone. I was originally scheduled to have my ASD closed with a device in July, but before the procedure I saw an allergist. That's when I found out I have a severe nickel allergy, so the device is no longer an option for me.
Now I'm scheduled for robotic open-heart surgery with a bovine patch on August 6, and I'm pretty scared.
If you've had surgical ASD repair with the robotic approach, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. How did your surgery go? What was recovery like? Is there anything you wish you had known beforehand or anything I should watch out for during recovery?
Most importantly, did you notice that you felt better afterward? Did your energy improve or did symptoms get better once you healed? How long did it take to fully heal?
Thank you in advance for any advice, information or stories you're willing to share.
Hi everyone. I was originally scheduled to have my ASD closed with a device in July, but before the procedure I saw an allergist. That's when I found out I have a severe nickel allergy, so the device is no longer an option for me.
Now I'm scheduled for robotic open-heart surgery with a bovine patch on August 6, and I'm pretty scared.
If you've had surgical ASD repair with the robotic approach, I'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. How did your surgery go? What was recovery like? Is there anything you wish you had known beforehand or anything I should watch out for during recovery?
Most importantly, did you notice that you felt better afterward? Did your energy improve or did symptoms get better once you healed? How long did it take to fully heal?
Thank you in advance for any advice, information or stories you're willing to share.
Hello, I finally have my closure for my 1 CM ASD scheduled with a GORE device. I have always had a reaction to fake earrings and any fake jewelry. I asked the cardiologist about this and how zi believe it may be a nickel Allergy. He said it is different in the bloodstream and I'd be fine with the gore device. This did not sit well with me so I saw an allergist. She told me if I have a nickel Allergy do not get a device with nickel. Turns out I have a strong allergy- the rating is positive ++. She recommended not using the gore and look for other options. Now I cannot get an appointment with the Cardiologist before the closure to discuss. He is completely booked. Can anyone share if they have been in this situation, what the options and outcomes were? Thank you in advance.
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