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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 15, 2019

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Laura Julius got a guestbook from Michele Ripley

6 years ago (August 21, 2019)

Laura: Your story is very eye opening regarding what may contribute to a heart issue. Thanks for including all that information. My surgery is scheduled for August 28, so I am still in the waiting period. I also understand the exhaustion you've experienced. I have the same diagnosis as you... Read more.

Laura Julius

I agree. The weirder thing is I mostly look healthy but get so winded doing simple things. The fatigue can be exhausting emotionally. Thanks for the kind words! I'm hoping to have answers and a course of treatment soon, whether it's surgery or not.

Michele Ripley

Laura: Thank you for your email reply. Hopefully you start feeling better. Cardio rehab has helped me with some of the fatigue and exhaustion but I know one-size does not fit all and your experience could be very different. I encourage you to stay health minded and follow your doctor's... Read more.

Michele Ripley

Laura: I am still learning to navigate and use the tools on this site. We've been corresponding with each other on your guest book page. If you will post on your journal, you should get more responses from additional people. Wish you the best in all things.

Laura Julius got a guestbook from Michele Ripley

6 years ago (August 15, 2019)

This note is from Michele Ripley. Laura. I posted for the first time today. We have the same medical diagnosis. My surgery is scheduled for 8/28/19 for open heart surgery. I've read through a number of patient postings and other patients are very encouraging with their comments. Best wishes to... Read more.

Laura Julius

Michele, I don't know if you see my response here or on your own page, so I'll do both. I'm learning my way around the site. I will be thinking of you next week. I'm scheduled for a TEE on the same day as your procedure. I am still in... Read more.

Laura Julius