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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 28, 2017

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Marie Myers got a guestbook from Sunmi Wilson

5 days ago (August 31, 2026)

Hi Marie, I am 61, so very similar in age when you received your valve. I have leaned more on the tissue valve because I don't want to be chained to warfarin, but the payoff is that it there is definitely a time limit. Since it's been 9 years now,... Read more.

Marie Myers

5 days ago (September 1, 2026)

I feel physically and emotionally well. I play pickleball twice a week (in the south Florida heat), help in the yard, volunteer at a therapeutic riding center, and work around the house. Emotions were tough in the few weeks past surgery, since the exhaustion post surgery was significant. I think... Read more.

Sunmi Wilson

4 days ago (September 1, 2026)

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it's a very personal journey and I appreciate it very much. I wish you all the best and hope that when the time comes for a new valve that you can have the TAVR! ❤️

Marie Myers got a guestbook from Richard Munson

3 weeks ago (August 11, 2026)

I read your recent post op delirium post the other day which hit home while contemplating my upcoming TURP surgery this week. I suggested a milder sedation at my pre op meeting yesterday but got thumbs down. When i meet the anesthesia doctor before the lights go out i may... Read more.

Marie Myers

3 weeks ago (August 12, 2026)

The incidence of post op delirium is much lower for TURP verses heart surgery. Not having that pesky cardiopulmonary bypass lessens the incidence, as does the shorter and less invasive TURP. I am sure you consider the TURP pretty invasive (as would my own Richard), but it is a much... Read more.

Marie Myers got a guestbook from Sue Tom

1 month ago (July 8, 2026)

Hi Marie, hope your recent echo turned out just fine. Had thoracic aorta ascending aneurysm replaced with Dacron graft in 2018. Doing ok. Thank you for all your comments & suggestions to help us. Appreciate them very much.❤️ God bless us all!

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