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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

Member Since: March 7, 2015

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Lila Robinson got a guestbook from Terrie Syvertsen
10 years ago (July 3, 2015)
Lila! Dedicated my July 3rd. journal to you and your singing~ Have a happy 4th.Keep on singing!
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Lila Robinson got a guestbook from Mary Myers
11 years ago (June 19, 2015)
Lila, That is great news you begin cardiac rehab soon. You will find that will give you the confidence to do all the things you used to do and more. Last night I went to the gym and did a kickboxing class. I am a bit older than you(59). I... Read more.
Lila Robinson got a guestbook from Ruth Valenzuela
11 years ago (June 19, 2015)
Hi Lila, I was reading your story on your initial diagnosis of "moderate" aortic stenosis. Can you tell me how long it took for you to have the actual surgery? Was it shortly after or did you have a long wait? I'm so glad you are doing so well! Ruth
Hi Ruth. My original diagnosis was a bit weird. I had Moderately Severe leaking of the aorta valve, with both thickening of the aortic root but also 4.5cm dilation (I think 5.0cm is considered aneurysmal and immediate surgery). Having both the thickening and the dilation is probably due to the... Read more.
Thank you for your answer. Looks like quite a bit was going on with you and I'm so glad you are on your way to better health. I'm still in the wait mode but can't help but wonder if it's wise to wait so long. I have no symptoms but... Read more.
Make sure you express yourself to your doctors, and, if you have any reservations, get another opinion. What I have learned from this whole experience, and from this wonderful website resource, is you have to #1. Trust your Gut Feelings at least to ask and get informed and #2. Don't... Read more.

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