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Turns out, I had a pericardial effusion that was messing up my recovery. Spent a week in the hospital at 8 weeks post surgery. Got it drained by a big honking’ needle. Six weeks later I was back in the hospital for pericarditis. Another week in the hospital to get that under control. All this crap was caused by the surgery. Three months post surgery and I still feel like garbage. If they told me this was a possibility I didn’t hear it. Hoping I feel better some day.
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Hi edkoch,
I was wondering if you are feeling any better. I know you have been thru a TON of complications. BIG ones! I wanted to reach out and see how you are and get an update. So, how are things going? Have you made progress in your recovery? Is your fatigue and brain fog better?
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Hi edkoch,
I read your post this morning and I felt so bad for you. You have been through so much. Not just HCM, a septal myectomy, but all the post-op difficulties too. Wow. When you hear what you've been through it's no wonder you are so tired. Anybody would be. You sound like you are a strong person. Look what you've already been through! I know that each one of us is different, and each person heals in their own time. It has not been that long ago that you had the most major of major surgeries, and then really tough complications. Give yourself time to heal. These are not like a little paper cut. Even those hurt like the dickens. Each day, hopefully, you will feel better. Like you mentioned prior, walking a little more each day is so, so helpful. Eating a healthy diet, drinking water, you know...all the things they tell us. You've come a long way already, so try not to be too hard on yourself. Give your body time to heal. It's been through a super tough time. I hope you are able to find others on this site that had your rough post-op course and then you won't feel alone. Praying for healing and restoration of health. Feel free to reach out on this site. You are not alone!