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Nikki de Lange posted a note for Koby that says:

Hi Korby,

I have just read your story .Hope you well on your way to recovery.

My son Garreth has the exact same procedure at age 13 . Valve repair ...Read more

Hi Korby,

I have just read your story .Hope you well on your way to recovery.

My son Garreth has the exact same procedure at age 13 . Valve repair and aortic aneurysm repair. He was born with a bicuspid heart valve.

We are now facing a second challenge 3 years later at age 16. He now has moderate to server stenosis of the aortic valve. He is in the watchful waiting period now as it looks like he will require surgery again to replace the valve. He has recently had an MRI scan and will have a stress test next month.

I am following you as it seems like Garreth and yourself seem to have a similar condition.

Wishing you all the best and greetings from Cape Town South Africa!

Regards

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Rose Madura posted a note for Koby that says:

Koby, your story is inspiring. I was glad to see you wearing a heart hugger. I loved mine. God bless you and your parents on this journey.

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Paul Lechiaro posted a note for Koby that says:

Hi Koby,

I also had a bicuspid valve operation one year ago tomorrow in Boston. My primary care had told me about the issue years before and said he ...Read more

Hi Koby,

I also had a bicuspid valve operation one year ago tomorrow in Boston. My primary care had told me about the issue years before and said he thought at some point I'd have to have it taken care of. Needless to say last year leading up to surgery was challenging. Glad you are on the road to recovery and good luck with baseball! Crazy how fast time goes by.

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THOMAS HOOPER posted a note for Koby that says:

Hi Koby- I also had Dr. Castro perform my bi-cuspid surgery but I had to have a replacement and used a pig valve. I concur with your observations ...Read more

Hi Koby- I also had Dr. Castro perform my bi-cuspid surgery but I had to have a replacement and used a pig valve. I concur with your observations regarding Dr. Castro. He is the best.

Keep up the recovery and it sounds like you will be able to play baseball in the future!!

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James Conway posted a note for Koby that says:

Koby all the best mate.

Remember to send us all a pic when you step up to the plate,bat in hand.

Good Luck mate,

Jamie Conway,London

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Clinton Rogers posted a note for Koby that says:

Koby! What a great and inspiring story! I have not finished my profile yet, but basically, I'm in a similar situation as yours, except I did not know at birth ...Read more

Koby! What a great and inspiring story! I have not finished my profile yet, but basically, I'm in a similar situation as yours, except I did not know at birth and I am double your age! :) I will be getting a CT angiogram next week to determine the extent to which my ascending aortic arch is stretched, but definitely need my bicuspid aortic valve replaced (or at least I thought, until reading your story). Obviously we're all different, but do you recall what your Aortic Valve Area (AVA) was prior to surgery?

I'm so glad to hear things are going well and that even before full 6-months of recovery, you're able to do light workouts (I'm currently limited to no lifting (of anything) and walking only!).

Thanks in advance!

Clinton

Phoenix, AZ

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Jill Mullikin posted a note for Koby that says:

Kudos to you and your parents for finding the best alternative for you! My son had his bicuspid valve and aneurysm repaired at 19 years old also. We ...Read more

Kudos to you and your parents for finding the best alternative for you! My son had his bicuspid valve and aneurysm repaired at 19 years old also. We had never even heard of a bicuspid valve before his diagnosis a few months before surgery. I have always wondered if it would have been better knowing or not. My son had a mini sternotomy, which was also important to us. We were referred to Dr. Plestis. My son is now 24 and doing well.

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Kimberly Eisenhut posted a note for Koby that says:

Hello Koby! Congrats on your recovery and all you've been through! You are an amazing young man. I loved reading your story! Keep us posted if you can, and ...Read more

Hello Koby! Congrats on your recovery and all you've been through! You are an amazing young man. I loved reading your story! Keep us posted if you can, and have a wonderful Holiday Season with your family and friends!
Lots of love, hugs and a big Thumbs Up!

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Deena Z posted a note for Koby that says:

Dear Koby, I read your story and was amazed at your courage and so thankful for your successful surgery. The right surgeon (and health care team) can make... Read more

Dear Koby, I read your story and was amazed at your courage and so thankful for your successful surgery. The right surgeon (and health care team) can make all the difference in this big, beautiful world. You placed your life in their hands. They not only made your physically "whole", but shaped your outlook on your life and the compassion of others. I have to tell you that in reading your story you are an outstanding writer. I was amazed. I hope that you know that. As a collegiate baseball player you must be in outstanding physical shape and have mental discipline, some day you may want to write a story about your heart journey as a young adult. Thank you for joining Heart Valve Surgery.com. God bless you and all that you love.

Klara Čičić Deena

Deena Z Klara- right back at yah.

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Klara Čičić posted a note for Koby that says:

Hello Koby and congratulations on your successful recovery! So young, yet so mature, brave and strong! I am very happy everything turned out well and congratulations ...Read more

Hello Koby and congratulations on your successful recovery! So young, yet so mature, brave and strong! I am very happy everything turned out well and congratulations to your parents for raising such a good child. Best of luck!

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Greg Lewis posted a note for Koby that says:

Congrats, Koby!! Great ending to your story! So happy for you that you were able to avoid the blood thinners! Far too young to be worrying about bleeding! Good ...Read more

Congrats, Koby!! Great ending to your story! So happy for you that you were able to avoid the blood thinners! Far too young to be worrying about bleeding! Good luck with the baseball!!