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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: August 29, 2026

Member Since: August 29, 2026

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Shannon Haley, heart valve patient

Sunmi Wilson got a guestbook from Shannon Haley

1 week ago (September 10, 2026)

Hello Sunmi, First I wish you a successful surgery and healing. I had replacement for a bicuspid aortic valve 5 years ago at the age of 60. I did choose a bovine valve for the reason I did not want to be on blood thinners. I was feeling so much... Read more.

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Sunmi Wilson

1 week ago (September 10, 2026)

Hi Shannon, thank you for your warm thoughts and well wishes for my upcoming surgery. I am nervous but also excited very curious how things might be different in my life or the same. And your comment is not long winded, I'm glad you talked to me. I am so... Read more.

Sandy, heart valve patient

Sunmi Wilson got a guestbook from Sandy

1 week ago (September 7, 2026)

Prayers for you and your surgeons. I had a mechanical aortic valve and aortic aneurysm repair March ‘24. I am unable to have TAVR, so I agreed with my doctor to have a mechanical valve as a hopefully “one and done”. My father had a mechanical valve and was on... Read more.

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Henrik Lindeberg

1 week ago (September 7, 2026)

Well summarized Sandy. It is the same with training and physical activity for and food. Keep it consistent. That said I am still on a fairly high dose even if I do not eat that much green stuff. However they saw what they think is a connection to my training... Read more.

Greg Lewis

1 week ago (September 7, 2026)

Nice! You have it dialed in. I was on Warfarin for awhile and sort of had it figured out. I know Diana (my wife) always said she would have no problems, as she hates any green food...actually she just hates anything green...we own nothing green..hmm..I digress.. You will also have... Read more.

Henrik Lindeberg

1 week ago (September 7, 2026)

Greg an Sunmi It is pretty ironic. I am not a big fan of the green stuff but still eat it twice to three time per week for lunch but you can spice it with a lot of other stuff. The green stuff I really like is broccoli and spinach... Read more.

Sunmi Wilson

1 week ago (September 7, 2026)

Thank you Sandy for this comment, it's comforting and encouraging to see other's doing well and other's who are/were successful with the mechanical valve and warfarin management. Henrik, I am a huge fan of broccoli, I eat it pretty much every single day, and a lot of it. I mean... Read more.

Henrik Lindeberg

1 week ago (September 7, 2026)

I can confirm you will be able to live a normal life. I just came home from the gym, will make a Salcissa pasta for the family. I train, I ski, play tennis/padel and travel…much better shape now than before surgery. Like beer and wine but keep it very moderate... Read more.

Henrik Lindeberg

1 week ago (September 7, 2026)

Sandy It is also very encouraging to me to hear others like you and your father that manage to handle it. I am only in the beginning of my journey

Dónal Moran, heart valve patient

Sunmi Wilson got a guestbook from Dónal Moran

2 weeks ago (September 4, 2026)

I had Aortic Valve and Root replacement 11 years ago 2014. Mechanical valve and Graft. St Jude Medical Aortic Valved Graft used Ref: 29CAVGJ-514 00 No problems so far. Gradually resumed Training and sports over 4 months. I don't find taking Warfarin a problem. I continue to work out in... Read more.

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Henrik Lindeberg

2 weeks ago (September 4, 2026)

Encouraging to hear. I am only 2 years plus 2 months into my journey with a mechanical valve but so far so good and living an almost normal life with sports, training etc.

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