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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 5, 2014

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Henry Brouwer got a guestbook from Melissa Alfred

9 years ago (April 26, 2017)

Hey, I saw your comment that we had the same surgery date! How are you doing now?

Henry Brouwer

9 years ago (April 27, 2017)

Hi Melissa, I am doing good. Have been off all pain meds since Sat. Been doing walking as per instructions and feel pretty good. I have a cardio appt on May 27th for my first follow up so I guess they will be able to tell me then how new... Read more.

Melissa Alfred

9 years ago (April 28, 2017)

Hi Henry, Wow you sound like you're doing fantastic that's amazing! I wish I was having the same results over here, but I spent 9 days in the hospital bc I got complete heart block & then had to have a pacemaker surgery. my recovery is slow going. saw my... Read more.

Henry Brouwer got a guestbook from Charlene FORCIOLI

9 years ago (April 20, 2017)

Good evening Henry, Having had a co-octation of the aorta diagnosed at birth, and at 10 years of age, corrected with surgery I have now had my Aortic valve replaced 18 months ago. Am managing my life better now but still have tightness in my chest when I sneeze. Is... Read more.

Henry Brouwer

9 years ago (April 21, 2017)

Hi Charlene, thx for your thoughts. I just had my aortic valve replaced on April 11th. The only meds I am currently on are Metoprolol (25 mg) and 1 x 81 mg Aspirin daily. My chest is still tender and not sure of how it will feel months out. All... Read more.

Henry Brouwer got a guestbook from Lea Neale

9 years ago (April 19, 2017)

Hi Henry, happy to hear you are doing well. I too had an aorta valve replacement at Southlake last October. Dr. Carol Teng was my surgeon and she was great. So impressed with Southlake, and all the wonderful staff and volunteers. Live in Innisfil, the other side of the lake.

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