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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: December 23, 2019

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Jennifer Winslow got a guestbook from Arlene VanNorstrand

6 years ago (February 21, 2020)

Hi Jennifer just food for thought I bought a u shape body pillow and at three and half weeks I was able to sleep in my bed with this on my back instead of trying to use a wedge or stacking pillows. It supported my shoulders and arms which helped... Read more.

Jennifer Winslow got a guestbook from Lea Parker

6 years ago (February 20, 2020)

Hi Jennifer, You look amazing! I also was diagnosed with BAV and Aortic Stenosis...also in Houston. We have terrific cardiac care here and I feel very fortunate to have had some of the best care in the world. I had open heart in 2016 to replace my aortic valve and... Read more.

Jennifer Winslow

Thanks Lea for writing to me. Yes, I still struggle with some back pain....it has changed into my upper back and I assume it's from the way I am posturing now with having my sternum repairing. they did finally give me a couple muscle relaxers in the hospital that helped... Read more.

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Jennifer Winslow got a guestbook from SallyB

6 years ago (February 10, 2020)

I have had 2 open heart surgeries to replace my aortic 99% calcified valve. 1st porcine valve lasted 4 years and recalcified. 2nd surgery was much more extensive since they had to reopen my chest, remove all calcium, replace the valve and rebuild my aortic root. That was in 2016.... Read more.

Jennifer Winslow

Thanks Sally. I'm sorry you had to endure two surgeries. I was just telling my hubby earlier today that i don't think I could do this again. So glad you are doing well the second time around. I'm definitely looking forward to my chair!