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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: May 27, 2010

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Shannon Smith posted an update
4 months ago (January 16, 2026)
Hello all. I am a 'new/old' member--signed up back in 2010 when I was facing OHS with aortic replacement with porcine valve. This group got me through that ordeal! Well, I'm back--I am at the very early stages of my valve starting to falter just a little bit. But after... Read more.
Shannon Smith posted an update
15 years ago (August 31, 2010)
Thanks, Fran, for your message. My weight is STILL down. I think I'm eating up a storm, but I'm still about 3-4 lbs. down, and for me, that's a lot! But I figure it will go up when the weather starts getting colder here in the Midwest. To the other... Read more.
Shannon Smith posted an update
15 years ago (August 30, 2010)
The time has flown since my last entry 3 weeks ago. Am getting very fond of going to my cardiac rehab...hope to extend my time 6 more weeks so I can keep it up. The exercise has really restored my confidence level as well as made me feel a whole... Read more.

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