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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: May 17, 2017

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Jill Krajnovich got a guestbook from Civita Fahey
8 years ago (January 23, 2018)
Hi Jill how are you? just wondering how your scar is doing and are you still wearing the silicone strips? I have been wearing them every day and had kenolog injections in December and am scheduled for a visit next month. .The scar is somewhat smaller, still red, but not... Read more.
Hi Civita, I am doing fairly well. I had surgery July 25. I began wearing the silicone strips in mid Sept and stopped in mid Dec as I ran out and in the drier weather they were not sticking as well. I switched to a silicone stick, Pro-sil, which I... Read more.
Jill Krajnovich got a guestbook from Michelee Scott
8 years ago (January 12, 2018)
Thank you SO MUCH for taking time to answer! I'm really happy you are doing so well. I understand A fib is a common post op "complication" of ohs. May I ask your age? I'm a bit worried that I am creeping up there age wise!
Jill Krajnovich got a guestbook from Michelee Scott
8 years ago (January 9, 2018)
Jill how are you doing now??? Looking at CC and same surgeon. Would love to hear an update! : )
Hi Michelee, I am doing very well! I had surgery 5 1/2 months ago to repair an ascending aortic aneurysm and replace my aortic valve. While it is a lot to go through, I did well! I did develop a-fib in the hospital and had several additional episodes, the last... Read more.

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