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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: January 13, 2019

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Leslie Terjesen got a guestbook from Louanna Miller

7 years ago (January 20, 2019)

Leslie, welcome to the heart valve surgery support family. I call us a family because we all have heart valve issues in common and support one another through the journey of cardiology appointments, tests, surgery and recovery. We are here for you. Ask any questions. Last Summer I was 54... Read more.

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Leslie Terjesen

Thank you so much, Louanna. I am going for my pre-admission testing tomorrow; only hope it's a little warmer outside. I am going to call NY Prebyterian in a few to see if I come in early, can I give a pint of blood. I called last week and they... Read more.

Leslie Terjesen

Went for pre-admission testing yesterday up at NY Presbyterian. Fifteen minutes just to make a left hand turn into the hospital!!! Hopefully everything is done and set for surgery on 2/19. My husband has Parkinson's, his onset in his 50's so my daughter has been driving us as I have... Read more.

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Leslie Terjesen got a guestbook from John Isham

7 years ago (January 18, 2019)

Leslie.... please post "your story" ASAP so we can all help you out! Thanks, John

Rochelle Rottenstein

Oh Leslie I see Columbia on 19th. I'm probably going forward soon too, wish you much luck and speedy full recovery!!!

Leslie Terjesen

Give yourself time to get there. Not sure where you live but it takes time to get on the GW Bridge, lower level is easier to get to Columbia. Just turning on to the Street that the hospital is on takes time as lots of traffic in front of the... Read more.

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Leslie Terjesen got a guestbook from Meredith Bray

7 years ago (January 13, 2019)

Hi Leslie, welcome to the site! I had aortic valve replacement surgery about 5 years ago, feel free to read through my journal if you'd like. I had a bicuspid valve, and now I have a mechanical valve and take warfarin every day. My life has only gotten better since... Read more.

Leslie Terjesen

Thank you, Meredith. I'm quite sure I am having a bovine valve which I am happier with as I am the bleeder of bleeders. I was glad when I had my cardiac catch I have no blockages anywhere, just an aortic valve issue so I can ditch the baby aspirin.... Read more.

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Meredith Bray

I'm sure you'll be happy with the bovine valve. It's a very personal decision to make. The pain and recovery after won't be as awful as you imagine - at least mine wasn't. The most difficult part for me was getting in/out of bed. I needed help for that for... Read more.

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