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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: October 23, 2025

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Wendy Hanavan got a guestbook from Tammie Frizzelle

7 months ago (January 6, 2026)

Hello again Wendy. I hope all is going well with your recovery! Do you mind sharing with e The name of your cardiologist? I am beginning the process of switching my care to Duke from Greenville. also did you like Dr Gaca? TY!❤️

Wendy Hanavan

7 months ago (January 15, 2026)

Hi Tammie, I apologize for just seeing your post now! Dr. Gaca and his team were excellent pre-and post surgery. I am very happy with the care that I received at Duke. Please feel free to email me at whanavan@hotmail.com. If there are any specific questions I can answer. I... Read more.

Tammie Frizzelle

7 months ago (January 16, 2026)

Thank you so much

Wendy Hanavan got a guestbook from Diren P

9 months ago (December 2, 2025)

Hello Wendy, I hope everything went well for you and you feel much better. I am looking forward to hearing your experience as I will have the same operation..(aortic valve replacement and aorta repair.) best wishes

Wendy Hanavan

7 months ago (January 15, 2026)

Hi Diren, I am sorry that I have just seen your post right now. When is your surgery? Mine was December 2 so I am now six weeks post surgery. I am doing well, though, as they say recovery is not linear some days are better than others and it's... Read more.

Diren P

7 months ago (January 21, 2026)

Hi Wendy. I'm so glad your surgery went well and that you're feeling good. My surgery isn't scheduled yet. At my check-up last month, the doctor said we might have to postpone it for another six months. I don't know how much longer I'll have to wait. It seems we're... Read more.

Diren P

7 months ago (January 21, 2026)

Of course, there are many things I'm curious about, for example, how did you feel physically and psychologically after the surgery? I believe the surgery was done with a full sternotomy. What was your recovery process like?

Wendy Hanavan got a guestbook from Daneen Douglas

9 months ago (December 1, 2025)

Wendy, Hi! I'm Daneen and I received the exact same surgery on 4-22-24. I also was monitored since I was young. My mom was one of the initial studies at Cleveland clinic in the late 50's early 60's when her rheumatic fever destroyed her bicuspid valve. So, I knew I... Read more.

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