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Hi Isabella,

Last year in March I turned 60.
I was feeling fatigued all the time. Went to my primary doctor and she heard a heart murmur. I was blindsided because she has been listening to my heart for 20 years. Sent me to have a echocardiogram and sure enough I was diagnosed with Severe Stenosis of the Aorta valve with my valve being bicuspid. I was terrified and crying and did not understand.
The cardiologist said it was a defect at birth and my valve deteriorating with age. My symptoms were starting to get worse. Fatigued, dizzy and out of breath all the time
It took me a whole year to build up my courage to have the surgery. I had the surgery January 22 and now I am healing. The surgery was a success and I went with the biological value. I am getting better every day.  I was terribly scared but did it. My advice to you is just educate yourself and stay positive and everything will work out.

Isabella,  I am originally from Bethpage and I just saw your post.  I just found out about my stenosis last April.  I too have a murmer from childhood.  I have a mitral valve that doesn't close properly and an aortic valve that is severely damaged.  My surgery is Feb. 19th.  I am 83, older than most of the folks I have found here.

Glad to use have found you.  We are all going through this together.  Please keep in touch.Susan