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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 17, 2017

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Julie Guillaumin got a guestbook from Bob Sorensen
6 years ago (July 2, 2020)
Hey Julie- Cleveland clinic told me my tissue valve would las t 10-15 years. In fact, it lasted 12 years and failed. Kind of like shoes, they wear out and you have to get a new one ! But it beats having to spend Your life on-warfin!
Julie Guillaumin got a guestbook from Helen Daw
7 years ago (February 14, 2019)
Hi Julie, I am so sorry I did not see your question. Yes, I did have my total Hysterectomy on Sept 21st. Recovery was a little tougher than my OHS but it went ok. Hope you are doing well and would love to hear from you.
Julie Guillaumin got a guestbook from Maureen Breault
9 years ago (February 22, 2017)
Your story horrified me! I am so sorry you had this terrible experience. If there's one thing I've learned through all of this is that we have to research, advocate and think about ourselves first and foremost. Obviously you can't turn back time but going forward you must ask questions,... Read more.
👍 Sue Sanchez Grela reacted to this
9 years ago (February 24, 2017)
Thanks so much Maureen. It was quite an ordeal. I thought later that maybe I shouldn't have told about all that, as it's kind of scary...but it was kind of therapeutic to do so. I did leave out some details, like how the hospital security guard let in homeless people... Read more.

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