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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: October 20, 2015

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Gregg Nissly got a guestbook from Ray Farmer
9 years ago (December 5, 2016)
Hi Greg, my story is almost identical to yours, breathless 7 months ago, met cardiologist 2 months ago AVR this Friday. Now thankfully, happy with the choice of a bovine valve. Do you notice your valve at all?
I do not notice my bovine valve at all. I don't even think about it. I was symptomatic for about two years before I finally got surgery-in fact it was almost two years before I was diagnosed. Now that I'm healed I have more endurance than even two years before... Read more.
Thank you, that is so good to hear. Looking back over the last couple of years odd little things I think now was that due to the valve and will that improve. Very encouraging.
Gregg Nissly got a guestbook from Frances Halley
10 years ago (January 18, 2016)
Good morning Gregg. I hope you're doing well on this very cold day. I actually feel better every day and I am starting to miss my friends and the kids I take care of at North Allegheny School District. What part of Pittsburgh do you live in? I thought it... Read more.
Gregg Nissly got a guestbook from Frances Halley
10 years ago (January 3, 2016)
Hi Gregg. Happy New Year. I just wanted to check in with you and see how you're doing. I am now 11 days post option and still having e few struggles, mainly shortness of breath and persistent left shoulder pain. I think I overestimated my abilities at this point. Although... Read more.

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