Aortic Stenosis, Joined October 29, 2013
Aortic Stenosis
Joined October 29, 2013

Janet Gaffney
Aortic Stenosis
October 28, 2025

Barry Nelson
Aortic Stenosis
October 28, 2025

Donavan Colwell
Aortic Stenosis
October 29, 2025
Dr. Luis Castro is a world-renowned heart valve surgeon that has performed thousands of heart valve operations that include minimally-invasive techniques.
i’m so glad Dan posted on your page or I may have missed your story!
I felt really encouraged reading about your experience—like ...Read more
i’m so glad Dan posted on your page or I may have missed your story!
I felt really encouraged reading about your experience—like you, I had AVR in June 2024 with a bovine valve because I was not a safe candidate for the Ross, the procedure I hoped for. I was not in good shape, about 50 lbs overweight and that, no doubt, was a big factor. I’ve since lost close to 40 lbs and feel better than ever. I hope that means I might still be a candidate for the RP when my valve wears out (or whatever the best option for longevity is at the time—at 58 now though, that would be highly unlikely, but one never knows—they’re making great strides all the time! . I had no idea it was possible to get the Ross once your own AV was replaced; I’m so happy to hear this and that you’re doing so well! May it continue for many many years to come! Bless you! ❤️🙏🏻