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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: June 17, 2016

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David C got a guestbook from michelee

8 years ago (January 10, 2018)

HI David and thank you for posting on my journal. Reading abut your experience at CC and Dr. Roselli has made me feel infinitely better. I have been traveling there for 13 years for medical monitoring of my TAA with Dr. Hammer. My time for surgery is approaching (not imminently... Read more.

David C

I genuinely have forgotten [intentionally?] some of that moment in time. I went from "heart murmur, don't worry about it" in my 20's to "you need surgery really soon..." at 41. I believe the aneurysm was just above my aortic valve. I had a bi-cuspid valve that Dr Roselli did... Read more.

David C got a guestbook from Christine Oliva

9 years ago (July 7, 2016)

You can do it. I'm 8 months post Aortic Replacement. It can be done and I like many others are proof of the wonders of modern medicine, some personal grit and loving support from family. My best advice is to walk as soon as you can (I know it hurts... Read more.

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Don Taylor

Great notes

David C

Thanks, Christine! Been trying to get on feet. Walked quite a bit today. Still tire easily, but I can see how this will be integral to recovery!

David C got a guestbook from Meredith Bray

9 years ago (June 24, 2016)

Hello David, I'm happy to answer any questions you might have about heart surgery, based on my experience. Welcome to the site, there's a wealth of information here! -Meredith

Franklin Wyrick

I had the same sort of surgery you are having just three weeks ago. I am walking over two miles a day and haven't taken any meds stronger than tylenol since my second day after surgery. You are in good hands and will do very well. Good luck.

David C

Thanks Meredith and Franklin! I appreciate it. This site has been golden for helping me deal with the uncertainties that keep coming up. In only a few weeks, I've gone from denial and terrified to feeling pretty positive and lucky it was found in the first place.

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