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Jacquelyn Erndl posted a note for Alain that says:

Hi Alain, I also have Bicuspid Aortic Valve and aortic aneurysm. My surgery will be October 1 in NYC. Dealing with alot of anxiety and fear…it’s scary for ...Read more

Hi Alain, I also have Bicuspid Aortic Valve and aortic aneurysm. My surgery will be October 1 in NYC. Dealing with alot of anxiety and fear…it’s scary for sure. If there’s any help I can be please let me know/this group is great for information and knowing you’re not alone! Best to you!

Alain Ball Thanks so much for reaching out. Definitely caught off guard with this diagnosis as I’m feeling ver ... Read more

Alain Ball Thanks so much for reaching out. Definitely caught off guard with this diagnosis as I’m feeling very well. Now I’m mentally loosing it. Good luck with your procedure!

Marie Myers I said exactly those same words-“Never in a million years”… I was 63, and had no clue!! I knew ... Read more

Marie Myers I said exactly those same words-“Never in a million years”… I was 63, and had no clue!! I knew i had a bicuspid. Valve, but the aneurysm action took me by surprise. Fast forward 7 years, and i am doing well. You are younger, so you have some choices to make. My whole experience was not as bad, scary,or painful as my worrying mind would have me believe. You WILL get Through this. Welcome to the club !

Alain Ball Thanks so much for the insight. I’m glad you are doing well. I hope to get on the other side of thi ... Read more

Alain Ball Thanks so much for the insight. I’m glad you are doing well. I hope to get on the other side of this and get back to my normal worrying life lol.

Jacquelyn Erndl I’ve known about my bicuspid for 20 years and have been following an enlarged aorta but needing the ... Read more

Jacquelyn Erndl I’ve known about my bicuspid for 20 years and have been following an enlarged aorta but needing the surgery still came as a surprise because I was still hoping there was time. I am filled with a ton of anxiety! Like you I look forward to getting back to the normal worries in life. Stay strong!!

Alain Ball You as well. Stay strong !! We will all get there.

Larry Peterson Good luck to you both, Alain and Jacquelyn! I had OHS to replace my aortic valve and replace a secti ... Read more

Larry Peterson Good luck to you both, Alain and Jacquelyn! I had OHS to replace my aortic valve and replace a section of my aorta last November 30. First two months after surgery are rough, mainly because of poor sleep and inability to use arms (assuming you have a sternotomy like I did- aneurysm usually requires this). I feel very good now - eating healthy and taking long walks. Your surgeons will take good care of you.

Mark Fetheroff It's alot to digest. I had that same surgery last June, I was 39 years old at the time, otherwise hea ... Read more

Mark Fetheroff It's alot to digest. I had that same surgery last June, I was 39 years old at the time, otherwise healthy and I had 0 symptoms which was the hardest part I had to wrap my head around. The size of the aneurysm was concerning to the doctors so we took care of that. Please feel free to reach out with any questions moving forward, Good Luck!

Jacquelyn Erndl Thanks so much Larry and Mark. I’m glad you both are doing well! I’m hoping for a good outcome! ... Read more

Jacquelyn Erndl Thanks so much Larry and Mark. I’m glad you both are doing well! I’m hoping for a good outcome!