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3163 days ago

Melissa Alfred posted a note for Stephen that says:

Hi there! I live in kitsap, had my aortic valve replaced 10 yrs ago this coming June & I now have severe aortic stenosis again, I've been going to Swedish but ...Read more

Hi there! I live in kitsap, had my aortic valve replaced 10 yrs ago this coming June & I now have severe aortic stenosis again, I've been going to Swedish but I'm waiting for a call back from UW for a 2nd opinion. The surgeon at swedish refuses anything but a mechanical valve & that's not what I want. Where do you have surgery? You sound like you're doing great!

Stephen Phayre Hi Melissa - I had my surgery by Dr. King in the Bremerton Medial Center. I would highly recommend se ... Read more

Stephen Phayre Hi Melissa - I had my surgery by Dr. King in the Bremerton Medial Center. I would highly recommend setting up a meeting with him. They are top notch down there and highly regarded.

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3175 days ago

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Bob Fessler posted a note for Stephen that says:

Hey Steve. You were looking good at the doctors clinic today. Glad to see that you are doing so well. Wish I would have had time to talk to you. Had an ...Read more

Hey Steve. You were looking good at the doctors clinic today. Glad to see that you are doing so well. Wish I would have had time to talk to you. Had an echo today. Hopefully, it turns out well so I can put it off. Going to Spain next month. I think I will survive.

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3234 days ago

Juergen Li posted a note for Stephen that says:

Also good luck with your surgery. I got mine On-X valve end of July in Portland, Oregon. Good that you get a mini-sternotomy - should help with the recovery ...Read more

Also good luck with your surgery. I got mine On-X valve end of July in Portland, Oregon. Good that you get a mini-sternotomy - should help with the recovery but of course, first you have to go through the surgery. Luckily this is now fully routine, and you are in good hands. You will feel much better very soon.

Stephen Phayre Thank you!

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3234 days ago

KEVIN RYAN posted a note for Stephen that says:

Fellow Washingtonian, Stephen...all the best tomorrow. Facing similar surgery in Feb. with On-X valve but full sternotomy. Kevin.

Bob Fessler Good luck with surgery tomorrow. I'll say some prayers for a successful surgery and a smooth recover ... Read more

Bob Fessler Good luck with surgery tomorrow. I'll say some prayers for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery.

Stephen Phayre Thanks Kevin and Bob!

Bob Fessler Steve. How are you doing close to a month after surgery? Hope you are feeling good and progressing ... Read more

Bob Fessler Steve. How are you doing close to a month after surgery? Hope you are feeling good and progressing nicely in your recovery.

Stephen Phayre Bob - I'm doing really well - I'm in the process of writing up an update post but things have gone ve ... Read more

Stephen Phayre Bob - I'm doing really well - I'm in the process of writing up an update post but things have gone very well. We had a cold spell here in the NW for the past few weeks which made walking outside tough. My health has been great and the recovery seems to be going as expected or better. I'm returning to work on Monday on Week 6 since the procedure!

Bob Fessler Steve, I saw you at the Doctors Clinic yesterday when I was getting an echo but I wasn't sure that wa ... Read more

Bob Fessler Steve, I saw you at the Doctors Clinic yesterday when I was getting an echo but I wasn't sure that was you until the last minute or I would have came over sooner. You lloked good. I hope your test went okay. Mine lasted about 1-1/2 hours and I will see the results next week. I'm feeling good so far.

Stephen Phayre Ha - I thought that was what you said but I was being walked out, so sorry for being somewhat confuse ... Read more

Stephen Phayre Ha - I thought that was what you said but I was being walked out, so sorry for being somewhat confused!! I was heading to my echo too. Unfortunately, she said that I have a Left Bundle Branch Block. I'm meeting with my cardiologist on Friday to discuss...

Bob Fessler I hope that is a fixable situation. Is it causing symptoms? I had a colonoscopy today to get that o ... Read more

Bob Fessler I hope that is a fixable situation. Is it causing symptoms? I had a colonoscopy today to get that out of the way for awhile. I meet the cardiologist tomorrow to discuss my echo results. Hopefully he says "see you in 6 months". Hope your meeting on Friday goes well.

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3236 days ago

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Kal Telage posted a note for Stephen that says:

Stephen I am six months post surgery and never dreamed I would feel as good as I do now. Rehab got me started and I have kept it up. Life is back to normal, ...Read more

Stephen I am six months post surgery and never dreamed I would feel as good as I do now. Rehab got me started and I have kept it up. Life is back to normal, no different than it was before.

Stephen Phayre Great to hear Kal!

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3237 days ago

Dwight Miller posted a note for Stephen that says:

Best wishes to you, praying for a successful surgery and fast recovery. I had my AVR surgery 5 weeks ago and I honestly don't feel like I went thru open heart ...Read more

Best wishes to you, praying for a successful surgery and fast recovery. I had my AVR surgery 5 weeks ago and I honestly don't feel like I went thru open heart surgery. The medical teams have this down and this will be behind you in no time.

Stephen Phayre That's great to hear! Thanks Dwight!

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3243 days ago

pravin kumar posted a note for Stephen that says:

Hello Stephen, Myself pravin from new delhi , India, in august 2015 two of my heart valves replaced by surgery and after replacement everything is fine now. ...Read more

Hello Stephen, Myself pravin from new delhi , India, in august 2015 two of my heart valves replaced by surgery and after replacement everything is fine now. I am living my normal life at an age of 29 yeras. so don't worry about surgery , first week after surgery is little bit painful but after a week you feel your pain is washed out. once again best of luck for your surgery.

Stephen Phayre Thank you Pravin!

Sadaf Khan Thanks I feel much better to read about your story my 4 years old son going for heart voulve replacem ... Read more

Sadaf Khan Thanks I feel much better to read about your story my 4 years old son going for heart voulve replacement pray for him thanks

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3257 days ago

Bob Fessler posted a note for Stephen that says:

Hey Stephen. I live down the road from you in Bremerton/Silverdale. You've found a wonderful site for gathering info and asking questions. I have aortic ...Read more

Hey Stephen. I live down the road from you in Bremerton/Silverdale. You've found a wonderful site for gathering info and asking questions. I have aortic stenosis and will be having surgery in the future.

Stephen Phayre Thanks Bob! I'm scheduled for surgery on 12/12 with Dr King at Harrison Medical Center – Bremerton ... Read more

Stephen Phayre Thanks Bob! I'm scheduled for surgery on 12/12 with Dr King at Harrison Medical Center – Bremerton. Met them today and am super happy with them.

Bob Fessler You'll have to keep me informed on how it goes since I'll be in the market soon. Too bad they don't ... Read more

Bob Fessler You'll have to keep me informed on how it goes since I'll be in the market soon. Too bad they don't have the new medical center building built in Silverdale yet. Guess you'll be visiting the Bremerton location on Cherry Street. Good luck and take it slow and easy in recovery.

Stephen Phayre Yes Bob - but they have a really good reputation and they are so convenient to where I live. I'll le ... Read more

Stephen Phayre Yes Bob - but they have a really good reputation and they are so convenient to where I live. I'll let you know how it goes. Feel free to follow along here: http://badluckfoot.blogspot.com/

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3265 days ago

Chris Vereb posted a note for Stephen that says:

Welcome...☺

Stephen Phayre Thanks Chris

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