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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Pulmonary Regurgitation

Member Since: September 12, 2014

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Kenny Knox got a guestbook from Michael Bowes

10 years ago (October 21, 2015)

Hey Kenny, Just read your story, it sounds like you and I have been on similar paths with our heart conditions. Although, you have had more valve replacements than I, what a journey! How was your last surgery on June 30th? You had a St. Jude valve installed for the... Read more.

Kenny Knox

Thanks for the note Michael. Last surgery was good- received a St. Jude for the aortic valve. First mechanical and so far so good. Had an issue with Atrial Flutter but once I had that resolved, I haven't had any reoccurences. Most likely have another valve replacement in the near... Read more.

Kenny Knox got a guestbook from Peter Bergan

10 years ago (October 16, 2015)

Thanks for the message; based on your pictures it looks like the recovery is going well. My biggest concern at this point is not being able to attend the national championship when Ohio State plays in January.

Kenny Knox

Recovery can be pretty smooth. I had a setback that put me behind two weeks. If the doctors aren't pressed to operate now, scheduling it for after January may be wise. If your insurance is on a calendar cycle it may help you avoid paying double deductibles/out of pocket maximums.... Read more.

Peter Bergan

Thanks. Interestingly enough, my insurance is on a calendar cycle but I was recently in the hospital for a staph infection near my eye. Freak injury, but I was in the hospital for 5 days and the visit (together with the costs of my son's birth in July) ate up... Read more.

Kenny Knox got a guestbook from Carlie Lyndoe

10 years ago (September 11, 2015)

Kenny, thank you for easing my fears about Coumadin. I read your story, and you and my 31 year old hubby have VERY similar stories. He had a bicuspid aortic valve, the Ross Procedure was performed, and now he got a mechanical valve replacement by Dr. Svennson! How crazy!

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