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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: July 26, 2026

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Jason Ficht got a guestbook from Sunmi Wilson

5 days ago (September 2, 2026)

Wishing you all the best and a strong recovery and hope you can get back to surfing in the near future.

Jason Ficht got a guestbook from Timothy Fitzhugh

1 week ago (August 27, 2026)

Hello Jason, good luck with your upcoming surgery. I had Aortic valve replacement surgery nearly 11 years ago (this November will be 11 years), they put in a hybrid bovine based valve. My old valve was a bicuspid valve, basically a congenital defect, but wasn't thoroughly diagnosed until I was... Read more.

Jason Ficht got a guestbook from Justin Booher

1 week ago (August 27, 2026)

Hey Jason. Justin here. I'm 52 and 5 weeks post. Feeling great, chest a bit sore still. LOL Hurts to laugh or cough......but walking 2 miles every day or two. I procedure are you having done? I wish you the best of luck and prayers sent your way brother!

Jason Ficht

1 week ago (August 27, 2026)

Thanks for the encouragement! I’m having the Ross so I can hopefully surf until I’m 90! A bit nervous and I want to get this behind me!

Timothy Fitzhugh

1 week ago (August 27, 2026)

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Justin Booher

1 week ago (August 28, 2026)

Yeah I was in the same boat. The surgeon my Cardiologist initially recommended wanted to do a mechanical valve and blood thinners. I couldn't sleep that night and started researching for another option. I ran across the Ross and so glad I did!!! 5 weeks out and even though my... Read more.

Justin Booher

1 week ago (August 28, 2026)

And Jason, don't be nervous if you can (LOL). You will do awesome!!! It helps being in shape for recovery.

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