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524 days ago

Priya A posted a note for Damian that says:

How are you doing now? Hope all is good and you had an excellent outcome.

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1969 days ago

Kathleen F. posted a note for Damian that says:

How are you doing? Your situation is concerning, and I wish you a good outcome. I hope you are enjoying the holidays.

Damian Kudelka Thanks for asking. Very kind. Minimally invasive TPVR failed so had traditional OHS to replace the pu ... Read more

Damian Kudelka Thanks for asking. Very kind. Minimally invasive TPVR failed so had traditional OHS to replace the pulmonary valve in October. I just started rehab and feel quite a bit of Deja vu

Damian Kudelka uncertainty so I try to focus s in the present.

Kathleen F. I'm so sorry to hear. Was Dr. Stelzer surprised? I know that's a possibility from the Ross but I did ... Read more

Kathleen F. I'm so sorry to hear. Was Dr. Stelzer surprised? I know that's a possibility from the Ross but I did not think it was very common and I am so sorry it was your result. It could have been any of us, and I believe God only gives us as much as we can handle. He must know you can handle a lot! Love and prayers for a great recovery.

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2569 days ago

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Ashok Vaid posted a note for Damian that says:

Hi Damian Did you have the ross procedure ? how has the experience been for you

Damian Kudelka Hi. I'm very pleased with the results. 2 years post op aorta looks perfect. Retained milde mitral va ... Read more

Damian Kudelka Hi. I'm very pleased with the results. 2 years post op aorta looks perfect. Retained milde mitral valve regurgitation, but that isn't uncommon with AS to have developed. There is a tightening where the pulmonary valve was stitched. the PV is fine, but on the artery some tightening. I'm following up on that. I suggest reaching out to Dr. Stelzer at Mount Sinai to talk about patient histories etc. Avg reop rate is over 20 years so I'm all for that!

Ashok Vaid Amazing , the other question is how complex is the reop , does it involve the autograft. Yes I reache ... Read more

Ashok Vaid Amazing , the other question is how complex is the reop , does it involve the autograft. Yes I reached out to dr stelzer too :) . BTW I am 26 y/o with moderate stenosis , may need intervention in future when I develop severe symptomatic AS

Ashok

Cathleen Weed Hi there I had a Ross Procedure when I was 22. It was holding up perfectly until I had an aortic aneu ... Read more

Cathleen Weed Hi there I had a Ross Procedure when I was 22. It was holding up perfectly until I had an aortic aneurysm that required a re-operation 11 years later. The valve would've lasted much longer if the aneurysm hadn't pulled it apart. If you have a bicuspid aortic valve please be sure to speak with the surgeon about the possibility of an aortic aneurysm in the future. They now know that that is a common problem for people with that kind of genetic valve defect. My donor pulmonary valve from the Ross procedure is still in there 23 years later (I'm 45 now) and doing great ❤️💪!

Damian Kudelka Hi Cathleen. Ultimately, i think its a gamble with timing. I'm now 3.5 years post-op with severe pu ... Read more

Damian Kudelka Hi Cathleen. Ultimately, i think its a gamble with timing. I'm now 3.5 years post-op with severe pulmonary stenosis and may need a replacement valve. Yours is serving you for decades. go figure...

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2950 days ago

Jeff Shebovsky posted a note for Damian that says:

Thanks for the update Damian. Great news. Can't believe its only been a year for you. seems like more. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing about ...Read more

Thanks for the update Damian. Great news. Can't believe its only been a year for you. seems like more. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to hearing about your athletic endeavors. Jeff

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3298 days ago

Kathleen F. posted a note for Damian that says:

Can you tell us anything about your experience at cardiac rehab?

Damian Kudelka hi. very delayed response but its great. its going to the gym for cardio twice a weak. builds strengh ... Read more

Damian Kudelka hi. very delayed response but its great. its going to the gym for cardio twice a weak. builds strenght
and confidence

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3311 days ago

Kathleen F. posted a note for Damian that says:

Hi Damian, I was wondering whether you decided to go to cardiac rehab somewhere in NYC, or if you're just running on your own? You're doing great!

Damian Kudelka Rehab as well. I strongly encourage rehab, but also need to work out on own.

Kathleen F. Where did you choose for rehab?

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3322 days ago

Terry Shermeister posted a note for Damian that says:

Thanks so much Damian: You have a great attitude. I'm guessing that is one reason you are doing so well. I love that you are so active. I'm still somewhat ...Read more

Thanks so much Damian: You have a great attitude. I'm guessing that is one reason you are doing so well. I love that you are so active. I'm still somewhat anxious about meeting my surgeon next week Wednesday. I just retired from teaching here in Madison, just signed up for subbing but I'll put that off until next year. My son Sam, though only 18 has been wonderful. Again thanks and I'll follow your posts and advice.

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3323 days ago

Jen Huff posted a note for Damian that says:

Can you drive yet?!?:)

Damian Kudelka No but I live in nyc so irrelevant

Damian Kudelka Call Kathy and ask to speak to physician assistant or email Stelzer. I suspect if you feel fine they ... Read more

Damian Kudelka Call Kathy and ask to speak to physician assistant or email Stelzer. I suspect if you feel fine they will say push yourself. I was in class tact with them prior to my formal meeting with Stelzer.

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3338 days ago

Peter willard posted a note for Damian that says:

Damian I had a bovine put in 2010 at 67 now at 72 I work out 6 days a week.I wish someone like John Fox the Denver coach would say what valve he got.Damian ...Read more

Damian I had a bovine put in 2010 at 67 now at 72 I work out 6 days a week.I wish someone like John Fox the Denver coach would say what valve he got.Damian you are correct over 60 get a tissue valve but mech you have to take blood thinners for life.I'm sure you will do just fine whatever you choose we are just lucky we have choices for this type of operation years ago people were not so lucky.

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3338 days ago

Peter Willard posted a note for Damian that says:

Damian I had a bovine valve put in 2010 and what valve did you get.I think if people would say what valve they chose and why would help others because it is ...Read more

Damian I had a bovine valve put in 2010 and what valve did you get.I think if people would say what valve they chose and why would help others because it is a big decision .

Ginger Murphy yes i think everyone should....i have no clue which to decide on....the pros and cons are really impo ... Read more

Ginger Murphy yes i think everyone should....i have no clue which to decide on....the pros and cons are really important to me in that kind of decision making

Dan D. I haven't had surgery, but Dr. McCarthy told me that most people 60+ have tissue valves rather than m ... Read more

Dan D. I haven't had surgery, but Dr. McCarthy told me that most people 60+ have tissue valves rather than mechanical. He said tissue valves often last 20-30 years though I had heard 10-15. I get frequent bloody noses and worry about being on blood thinner with a mechanical valve.

Ginger Murphy yeah i have never gotten bloody noses til this year....