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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 26, 2011

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Jon Farmer posted an update
5 years ago (June 2, 2021)
Well, it's been ten years today. Couldn't be more happy with my mechanical valve. Turned 53 this year and feel pretty good as far the heart goes. Good luck to all those facing heart surgery. Waiting is the worst part!
It's always great to see a post from a long time survivor. Glad you are doing so well.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Congratulations Jon, may you have many anniversaries and may God bless you
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! (That's 10 wows for each year and one wow for good luck!). Congrats Jon!!!!!!
Jon Farmer posted an update
12 years ago (June 19, 2013)
Well, it's been just over two years since my surgery. Everything is going well. I did battle some palpitations due to a medicine adjustment but that has settled down. I don't notice the ticking anymore. I have gained some weight but I'm working on that. Thankful for my wife and... Read more.
Jon Farmer posted an update
13 years ago (December 3, 2012)
Today marks the eighteen month anniversary of my AVR surgery. While there have been some minor complications along the way, the journey has been amazing. Not amazing in away that I want to go through it again. But amazing in how my body has recovered and healed. Sometimes I forget... Read more.

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