Clarence Dean posted a note for Jessica that says:
Hello Jessica, I was diagnosed with aortic stenosis in 1998 after doing a military retirement physical. At the time I was 38 years old and didn’t know I had ...Read more
Hello Jessica, I was diagnosed with aortic stenosis in 1998 after doing a military retirement physical. At the time I was 38 years old and didn’t know I had a bicuspid aortic valve, I was started on a annual echocardiogram to keep up with the valve condition. Fast forward to today I had 1 symptoms but my numbers from the echo are bad and my doctor recommended valve replacement soon. Over 20 years monitoring and I will get my valve replaced in April, you have to use all of the facts, how you feel, your echocardiogram numbers, and your gut feeling. Not everyone will last 20 years, good luck, you will make the right decision for you.
Hi Jessica! I had mitral valve replacement surgery, (bio-pros), and my tricuspid valve repaired in 2012, when I was 35. I am naturally an anxious person, and ...Read more
Hi Jessica! I had mitral valve replacement surgery, (bio-pros), and my tricuspid valve repaired in 2012, when I was 35. I am naturally an anxious person, and I had 1 million thoughts in my head about my situation. I talked to my therapist at the time a lot about my fears and anxiety regarding the procedure. I also wrote about it in a journal. Between talking, writing, Xanax, and praying I tried to keep my bases covered and myself calm. Having a good support system is also great to have. I had my surgery done at U of MD downtown in Baltimore, and I had a wonderful surgeon and team. I believe it is natural to be nervous and anxious, but having people to “keep me off of the anxiety ledge” was vital for me. Good luck.
Fred Coulson Hi Jessica I live in the uk and 8 weeks ago I had an aortic valve replaced through open heart surgery ... Read more
Fred Coulson Hi Jessica I live in the uk and 8 weeks ago I had an aortic valve replaced through open heart surgery. The first 4 weeks i felt pretty rough but now at the 8 week stage I feel much better, Now i can walk long distances where as before I would have to stop every 30 yards, I am 74 years old and i now have a new lease of life , good luck with tour operation
Hi Jessica
I also was diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis and scheduled surgery late March 2020.
But it was cancelled due to COVID-19 and put off every month until ...Read more
Hi Jessica
I also was diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis and scheduled surgery late March 2020.
But it was cancelled due to COVID-19 and put off every month until July 2020.
I was mild and as the months passed, my oxygen level was not good.
My cardiologist recommended another surgeon and he performed a TAVR
replacement which I was only hospitalized for 24 hours in ICU as they still did
not have beds available.
I was up and walking the next day and feeling great. I pray for your journey in
making your decision.
Hi Jessica ,,your posts has help me too! I am at the moderate stage and wait and see yearly with an echocardiogram... I , like you ,would like it corrected ...Read more
Hi Jessica ,,your posts has help me too! I am at the moderate stage and wait and see yearly with an echocardiogram... I , like you ,would like it corrected sooner than later too. I’m afraid something might happen while waiting ,, anyway, thank you for your post!
Lynn Walka Hi Jessica, I had open heart surgery 11 years ago for severe aortic stenosis.
I went to the Dr. for ... Read more
Lynn Walka Hi Jessica, I had open heart surgery 11 years ago for severe aortic stenosis.
I went to the Dr. for anxiety, and an echocardiogram every 6 months and then every 3 months monitored when surgery was necessary.
10 days ago I had TAVR non-invasive surgery for the same diagnosis which was discovered during a check up. My level was greater than 40, therefore, severe. The most important suggestion I have is to get an echocardiogram every 6 months as I had very mild symptoms prior to both surgeries. I have not missed a beat in all these years!
Hi Jessica! Agree with everyone. But most importantly get a 2nd or 3rd opinion. I am glad I did and chose Cleveland Clinic which accepted my health insurance ...Read more
Hi Jessica! Agree with everyone. But most importantly get a 2nd or 3rd opinion. I am glad I did and chose Cleveland Clinic which accepted my health insurance (also important that the hospital & surgeon is covered by your insurance). BTW: I have a bovine aortic valve which replaced my congenital bicuspid valve. I will pray for discernment. Hugs to you!
I am from: 20832, Maryland
