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733 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Mark that says:

Hi mark ,
Great news !!!

Try and have a walk in a bluebell wood before they die down for this year .

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738 days ago

Andrew Bachert posted a note for Mark that says:

Hi Mark, sounds like we have the same condition. I also have a bicuspid aortic valve. Only discovered the stenosis in March. My surgery is ...Read more

Hi Mark, sounds like we have the same condition. I also have a bicuspid aortic valve. Only discovered the stenosis in March. My surgery is April 26 at NY Weill Cornell Medical. About a week before you. Wishing you the best.

Mark Goldspink Hi Andrew,

I forgot that we don’t have the same date convention as the US. I have therefore had my surgery and hope to get sign off by my surgeon next week.

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Mark Goldspink Hi Andrew,

I forgot that we don’t have the same date convention as the US. I have therefore had my surgery and hope to get sign off by my surgeon next week.

I had my surgery on the 5th March and was home by the 11th - which was incredible. I can assure you that I am now feeling the benefits of the surgery.

Andrew Bachert Thanks for sharing Mark. Something to look forward to. I will let you know progress when I get back ... Read more

Andrew Bachert Thanks for sharing Mark. Something to look forward to. I will let you know progress when I get back.

Andrew Bachert I see you are from Kingston upon Thames. My wife is originally from Mitcham (Surrey). Did you have ... Read more

Andrew Bachert I see you are from Kingston upon Thames. My wife is originally from Mitcham (Surrey). Did you have the full open heart surgery?

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738 days ago

David Pearl posted a note for Mark that says:

Mark--thinking of you and your upcoming surgery !

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753 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Mark that says:

Thank you .
You ‘re doing really well

Mark Goldspinkgot a new guestbook post

753 days ago

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Ruth joy posted a note for Mark that says:

Write down any questions you have ready for when you see the cardiologist and the heart surgeon . Get yourself as physically well as you are able pre... Read more

Write down any questions you have ready for when you see the cardiologist and the heart surgeon . Get yourself as physically well as you are able pre.surgery and make sure that you are as well nutrition wise as you can be .
you are doing really well

Mark Goldspink Hi Ruth,

Your advice is spot on. I did as you suggested so my Surgery 5th March went well. I am now walking 5miles/day and the pain has significantly subsided.

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Mark Goldspink Hi Ruth,

Your advice is spot on. I did as you suggested so my Surgery 5th March went well. I am now walking 5miles/day and the pain has significantly subsided.

I hope to get signed off by the Surgeon on the 25th April

Mark

Adam Pick Great advice Ruth! You got this Mark!

Welcome to recovery Mark. Continued good health and recovery.

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753 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Mark that says:

Hi mark ,
Welcome .
It ‘s still very early days , you are doing really well .
If we can help with anything that you ‘re worried about ...Read more

Hi mark ,
Welcome .
It ‘s still very early days , you are doing really well .
If we can help with anything that you ‘re worried about , just ask .
just take life one day at a time , pace yourself .

Mark Goldspink Thanks

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756 days ago

Mary Milewski posted a note for Mark that says:

Hi Mark-welcome to the site. I also had a bicuspid aortic valve replaced surgically in New Orleans 3 wks ago and can tell you that a lot of my worries ...Read more

Hi Mark-welcome to the site. I also had a bicuspid aortic valve replaced surgically in New Orleans 3 wks ago and can tell you that a lot of my worries were unfounded. Recovery proceeds at one's own pace but I feel nearly normal and am walking up to 2 hrs a day and am doing things with friends and around the house for much of the day--looking forward to driving later this week. Take advantage of this site --lots of good information and supportive people.

Mark Goldspink Thanks Mary,

You sound on a similar trajectory to myself. To me it is not the physical challe ... Read more

Mark Goldspink Thanks Mary,

You sound on a similar trajectory to myself. To me it is not the physical challenge that is my concern but more about my new baseline. What can/can’t I do? It is understanding/managing my well-being.

Mary Milewski I think I understand-i feared that I might come out of surgery unable to return to my previous level ... Read more

Mary Milewski I think I understand-i feared that I might come out of surgery unable to return to my previous level of fitness and/or encounter complications but thus far am pleasantly surprised. There is a post-operative transition period as one recovers from the surgery (for me 10 days or so to regain strength) and adapt to beta blockers/bp meds which are often ordered at discharge (in my case given too much so have discontinued all but one). And of course, a new and fully functional aortic valve will improve heart function and overall circulation. Most people feel better after AV replacement. Hope you can get more info/reassurances from your surgeon and the educational videos on this site.

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758 days ago

Adam Pick posted a note for Mark that says:

Hey Mark, As the newest member of our patient community… Welcome!!!

I hope the educational information and caring people here will help support you along... Read more

Hey Mark, As the newest member of our patient community… Welcome!!!

I hope the educational information and caring people here will help support you along your journey to a healthy heart!!

If you need anything, please let me know!!!

Mark Goldspink Thank you