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125 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Mark that says:

Congratulations on your five year anniversary !!!

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864 days ago

Cathryn Howard posted a note for Mark that says:

Hi Mark, I see that you had your surgery at Swedish in Seattle. Hello fellow Washingtonian! I will be bringing my 82 year old mother to Swedish for surgery ...Read more

Hi Mark, I see that you had your surgery at Swedish in Seattle. Hello fellow Washingtonian! I will be bringing my 82 year old mother to Swedish for surgery with Dr. Eric Lehr December 30, from Ellensburg. We go over the pass next Tuesday for her pre-op ultrasound, angiogram, ekg/labs etc etc. We are both very nervous and worried. Can you share any tips for what to expect at Swedish? They come highly recommended and seem like a good place. thanks in advance! Cathy :)

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866 days ago

Andrew Dial posted a note for Mark that says:

Hey Mark, I’m from Puyallup , Wa. I know how you are feeling about having a dark cloud over your head all the time. I was born with aortic stenosis/bicuspid. ...Read more

Hey Mark, I’m from Puyallup , Wa. I know how you are feeling about having a dark cloud over your head all the time. I was born with aortic stenosis/bicuspid. I will be needing valve replacement in the next 12 months or so. Not having much of any symptoms. But ascending aorta is starting to get Into a size range where we wanna replace the valve. Anytime you wanna chat, shoot me a message. Ps, I just found this website. Still trying to figure it out.

Mark Jaycox Hi Andrew, you sound just like me 4 1/2 years ago when I received a call at work that I hade severe a ... Read more

Mark Jaycox Hi Andrew, you sound just like me 4 1/2 years ago when I received a call at work that I hade severe aortic stenosis. I didn't even know whet that was and it floored me. I had to leave work because I couldn't concentrate at all. I did my own research for many months before finding this website. It was nice to read about others going through the same thing I was. Anytime you want to talk let me know because I know personally what your going through.

Andrew Dial I appreciate that Mark. Sounds like you are doing very well after your surgery. I’m not super nervo ... Read more

Andrew Dial I appreciate that Mark. Sounds like you are doing very well after your surgery. I’m not super nervous about the actual surgery, it’s more-so what life is like AFTER the surgery …

Mark Jaycox I received a Edward's Resilia heart valve. I chose this valve because I did not want to be on blood t ... Read more

Mark Jaycox I received a Edward's Resilia heart valve. I chose this valve because I did not want to be on blood thinners the rest of my life. I'm on no medication at all and enjoy the same life style I did as before the surgery. Talk to your cardiologist about what valve you should get. The first cardiologist I saw was trying to tell me to go mechanical but after switching to another doctor he said it was up to me. The valve I got is a cow tissue valve and is supposed to last 20-25 years. I f I ever need it replaced I can have the TAVR procedure. I know the anxiety your going through so just go with your gut and you'll be OK. Like I said if you ever want to talk let me know. I know I sopke with another patient that went through it and it helped me a lot.

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1596 days ago

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Edward Kokkelenberg posted a note for Mark that says:

You look great. Are you 35 or younger?

Mark Jaycox Thank You!! 58 years young

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1928 days ago

Civita Fahey posted a note for Mark that says:

Hi Mark, I just noticed you posted a question on my journal regarding which valve I chose. I chose a tissue valve, but the surgeon is the one that chooses the ...Read more

Hi Mark, I just noticed you posted a question on my journal regarding which valve I chose. I chose a tissue valve, but the surgeon is the one that chooses the type. Its an Edwards Magna Ease valve 23mm. I was told shelf life between 10-15 years maybe more. Let's pray its on the longer side. its been 21 months and I feel great ( knock on wood). No problems with the valve at all. Let me know if you have any questions.

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1949 days ago

Bob Fessler posted a note for Mark that says:

Mark, just out of curiosity did you get Barnhart for your surgeon? He sent me a letter announcing he was retiring after this year so I wondered if he squeezed ...Read more

Mark, just out of curiosity did you get Barnhart for your surgeon? He sent me a letter announcing he was retiring after this year so I wondered if he squeezed you in. 1-1/2 years after surgery I am doing great. You'll feel much better at about 3 weeks after surgery. Lots of deep breathing and walking is the key. Good luck.

Mark Jaycox I was his last patient! He and his team did a great job. My recovery has gone better than I could of ... Read more

Mark Jaycox I was his last patient! He and his team did a great job. My recovery has gone better than I could of ever asked. Tomorrow marks two weeks post op. I’m going to see my cardiologist to see if I can start driving again. I’m very lucky because the bicuspid aortic valve they removed was so calcified he said I was real lucky. I’m glad I did it when I did.

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1953 days ago

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Gerald Poulton posted a note for Mark that says:

Hi Mark, I read your post and I understand your feelings. I was also asymptomatic right up to day of my surgery but the doctor thought that was because one, ...Read more

Hi Mark, I read your post and I understand your feelings. I was also asymptomatic right up to day of my surgery but the doctor thought that was because one, I drink so much water and two, because I was and am in good physical condition. If you don't already do so, take the time to get out and walk a lot and get those lungs in good shape. The operation takes a large toll on your lungs. My story was a very successful one, if you want, take the time to read my journal. And you are much younger than I was, you got this ! take care and all the best.

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1955 days ago

Candace Sheehan posted a note for Mark that says:

Hello, Mark, and you had asked if I had my surgery at Swedish...I had my valve replacement surgery at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue with an incredible surgeon, ...Read more

Hello, Mark, and you had asked if I had my surgery at Swedish...I had my valve replacement surgery at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue with an incredible surgeon, Dr. David Nelson, and his most excellent team. I hope you are doing well and feeling better each day. This is going into my 5th week and each day I am a wee bit stronger. Good luck to you!

Mark Jaycox Thanks Candace, I really never researched Surgeons that much so I just went with Adam’s recommendat ... Read more

Mark Jaycox Thanks Candace, I really never researched Surgeons that much so I just went with Adam’s recommendations from his website. I really happy with my choice other than I would have preferred Bellevue vs Seattle. I’m one week post and feel pretty good.

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1982 days ago

Fay Kozas posted a note for Mark that says:

Great news, Mark. In a few weeks the risk will be over and you will be on the road to recovery!

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1994 days ago

Adrianne Lane posted a note for Mark that says:

I thought Dr. Barnhart retired so you have him for your surgery.

Mark Jaycox He's retiring in early December. I have an MRI tomorrow that will determine if my stenosis is critica ... Read more

Mark Jaycox He's retiring in early December. I have an MRI tomorrow that will determine if my stenosis is critical or not so if it is I might be able to schedule before he retires. If not I'll have to schedule with another surgeon he recommends.