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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: June 1, 2021

Member Since: June 1, 2021

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Alex Hunt got a guestbook from Ruth joy

4 years ago (March 11, 2022)

Hi Alex, Congratulations !!! you have done sooooo well 😊

Alex Hunt got a guestbook from John Sheehy

4 years ago (December 8, 2021)

Hi Alex, Thank you for the words of encouragement. As you know its scary and now with days away from my surgery I have the same fears you had. It is hard to image what the first 24 hours or 24 days after will be like, especially as an active... Read more.

Richard Munson

4 years ago (December 8, 2021)

The first 24 hours will be a blur. All kinds of tubes and monitors checking your condition. Odds are you will have a full time cardiac nurse checking on you quite often. They are top shelf. That was mass general for me, assume same for you. They will be trying... Read more.

Mike Dotson

4 years ago (December 8, 2021)

I was just reflecting on my surgery the other day. In my mind it seemed like I was in the hospital for a looong time but in actuality it was only 3 1/2 days. It blows my mind to think that my surgery was on a Tuesday morning and I... Read more.

Paul Lechiaro

4 years ago (December 8, 2021)

Hi John, I had my surgery on a Thursday at Brigham. They had me up and walking the next day. Richard is correct ICU care is outstanding. I spent one night there and then was moved to step down unit the next day. Expect your voice to be hoarse for... Read more.

Richard Munson

4 years ago (December 8, 2021)

It also helped that my attending cardiac nurse in the icu was incredibly good looking. It gave me an added incentive. I was probably 50 years older but so what. Lol.

Alex Hunt got a guestbook from Deena Z

5 years ago (July 31, 2021)

Thinking of you today, Alex, and said a prayer for your safe surgery and swift recovery! The wait is over and you are almost in recovery. Ask for anything you need in the hospital. Don't hesitate.

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