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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: May 23, 2017

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Jonathan Bines got a guestbook from Rebecca Freeman

8 years ago (June 5, 2018)

I remember what it was like before my surgery, having to rest quite a bit when doing chores. Now I can clean the backyard (or in the house) with one fell swoop. I have stamina to move furniture, walk great distances, (& my personal favorite) shop. I did all the... Read more.

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Jonathan Bines got a guestbook from Rebecca Freeman

8 years ago (June 4, 2018)

Hi Jonathan. I too had the classic Bicuspid Aortic Valve with regurgitation & stenosis going on. I was, as the term is said, "waiting for it to fail". I had been monitoring it since 2004, when it was first diagnosed, with echo & labs every year since. Then late last... Read more.

Jonathan Bines

8 years ago (June 5, 2018)

Thanks! So far I appear to have escaped both the pump head and the afib (knock wood) and recovery is going great. Taking it day by day. What else can you do?