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Severe complications after Bentall Procedure on August 19th

Posted by trki @trki, 1 day ago

My husband has been hospitalized since his heart surgery on Aug 19th.
The surgery was elective and he did not have heart failure.

He was in ICU for 10 days, 8 days on Cardiac floor, four days in an inpatient rehab, major hypotensive episode, ER, emergency transfer back to Mayo, on day 6 back in ICU….Acute Respiratory Failure, Afib .,presumed Pneumonia, anemia, loss of appetite, on diuretic, antibiotics … 6 Thoracentesis procedures for pleural effusions…and much more… the most recent ECHO showed heart is OK

Has anyone else had this many complications and this long of a stay inpatient…and was able to stabilize.

I need some hope…

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cyfanter2024 | @cyfanter2024 | 14 hours ago

I also had severe complications after ascending aorta aneurysm repair. I spent 10 days in the cardiac ICU and another 12 days in a step down room. I had ECMO, dialysis, pneumonia, and intubation for many days. My heart did not restart normally after the surgery. So, my chest was left open for 6 days until it could take over on it’s own and the chest could be finally closed. After 22 days I was released to go home. My husband was a superhero and it sounds like you are one, too. Let Mother Nature and Father Time do their work as your husband slowly regains his health. It takes time for the effects of much anesthesia and medicines to get out of one’s system. When he can, begin walking beside him around the house, then outside, He will transition from a walker to cane to solo as strength returns. PT helps. The initial baby steps of recovery will lengthen gradually. Keep smiling. Give each other a hug first thing each morning.

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trki | @trki | 13 hours ago
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I also had severe complications after ascending aorta aneurysm repair. I spent 10 days in the cardiac ICU and another 12 days in a step down room. I had ECMO, dialysis, pneumonia, and intubation for many days. My heart did not restart normally after the surgery. So, my chest was left open for 6 days until it could take over on it’s own and the chest could be finally closed. After 22 days I was released to go home. My husband was a superhero and it sounds like you are one, too. Let Mother Nature and Father Time do their work as your husband slowly regains his health. It takes time for the effects of much anesthesia and medicines to get out of one’s system. When he can, begin walking beside him around the house, then outside, He will transition from a walker to cane to solo as strength returns. PT helps. The initial baby steps of recovery will lengthen gradually. Keep smiling. Give each other a hug first thing each morning.

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Thanks for responding …Good to hear a story of recovery!

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