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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: April 20, 2017

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Julie A McIntyre got a guestbook from Maureen Breault
9 years ago (May 17, 2017)
We share surgery dates; mine was a year ago today; best wishes!
Julie A McIntyre got a guestbook from Bob Gillespie
9 years ago (May 16, 2017)
Prayers Julie for a successful and comfortable surgery. Looking forward to hearing how wonderfully you did!
Julie A McIntyre got a guestbook from Kathi Mancuso
9 years ago (May 9, 2017)
Hi Julie.....I am in the same boat as you! Bi cuspid and stenosis. I have cancelled two surgery dates due to fear. My dad died also. I have so many questions and no answers. It seems so many people post here pre surgery but then not many afterwards 😔 Did... Read more.
9 years ago (May 9, 2017)
I am here two years post avr. I am at your service.
9 years ago (May 9, 2017)
I am here at least a few times a week. I'm 7 months post aortic valve/root replacement and aortic aneurysm repair. There are also many more who have had surgery who post regularly on the site. Ask and we shall respond...
9 years ago (May 9, 2017)
Still posting 2 years on.... I hear you on the fear, Kathi. It's hard. Surgery is relatively safe these days. That doesn't mean recovery is easy, just that surgery itself is safer. But every case is singular.
9 years ago (May 10, 2017)
Still posting 6 weeks post AVR and aneurysm resection. Happy to answer questions...
9 years ago (May 10, 2017)
I'm 17 days out and still check in every day. I plan on continuing checking in and answering any questions I can since this site and all it's wonderful and caring members helped me through this journey.
9 years ago (May 10, 2017)
I had a pig valve 1 1/2 years ago. October 9 will be my 2 year anniversary. Still ticking strong .
9 years ago (May 10, 2017)
Hi, you are right that time seems to fly after surgery and we all forget to post how we are doing. I had AVR surgery on April 11th and went with a tissue valve. All is going well to-date. If you want to chat or have any questions, please feel... Read more.

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