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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 9, 2010

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Christine Kline got a guestbook from Adam Pick
11 years ago (November 4, 2014)
Hey Christine! Great to see you back at HVJ! What are you now... 14... 15... 16 months post-op? :)
Hi Adam: I am almost 15 months post op--and doing great! This website has been a fantastic source of information and support for me. Thank you, Adam, for all of your work to keep this going.
Christine Kline got a guestbook from Lynn Quast
11 years ago (August 9, 2014)
One year!! That's wonderful and thanks for sharing. I'm 4 months out and just feeling ok to exercise which feels great!! I was not in great health before so I expected to take a little more time but am feeling better and better and healthier than I ever have .... Read more.
hi Lynn: it still surprises me as to how quickly we recover from such major surgery. It sounds like you are doing well for 4 months! I found that cardio rehab really helped with building strength and confidence. Good luck in your recovery. Chris K
Christine Kline got a guestbook from Linda H and Elsie
11 years ago (August 9, 2014)
Hey congrats on being one year out. Next month I will be 2 years out Hardly can believe it. I to still have that annoying little pain and wonder if its the wires. Guess Im getting use to it. If it bothers me to much I just take a Tramadol.... Read more.
Hi Linda; Glad to know you are still doing well. You were one my mentors! I had hoped my sternum soreness would be gone by now, but I guess, like you, it will continue to be there--maybe a gentle reminder as to what we have been through--lest we forget?!!? Chris... Read more.

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