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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: July 8, 2011

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William Gentile got a guestbook from Sean Adkins

2 years ago (October 19, 2023)

I hope you're doing well. I met Dr Svensson today and his surgery plans are going very similar to the same experience you described. I appreciate you reaching out to me before and letting me know how things went for you

William Gentile got a guestbook from Robert DeVita

2 years ago (September 7, 2023)

William, I am so glad that you shared your experience out here and very happy for your successful outcome! I am hoping that I can get your thoughts on my current dilemma: I am a 68 year old very fit guy who loves exercising and eating right, I was also... Read more.

William Gentile

Sorry to hear about the leakage and need for re-op Robert. And sorry that I have no info to share on re-op experiences as I only had my first surgery 2 years ago with my On-X. About the 're-op', I'm not so sure that they are THAT much trickier, Svensson... Read more.

William Gentile got a guestbook from Bob McRae

5 years ago (June 23, 2021)

Hi William, That's great news on your successful surgery at the Cleveland Clinic and how fast you bounced back to walking 3 miles at a clip. I having my insufficient aortic valve replaced at the C.C. next month. It will probably be a mini thoracotomy and I'll have a bio-prosthetic... Read more.

William Gentile

Thanks Bob, appreciate that. Do you have to travel far to get to Cleveland? I traveled from New Mexico. You'll be amazed by the pre-op scheduling and how efficiently it all gets done. The Clinic is amazing. Wishing you the best - let me know if you have any questions.

Bob McRae

Hi William , Yes I live in Florida( about half as far as you traveled ) was up there late May to meet the cardiologist & surgeon. Have a Airbnb for friends & family to be with me during & after surgery for 7 or 8 days to stay close... Read more.

William Gentile

Awesome, sounds like a plan. I'm really just doing walking - until I start my cardio rehab a month after surgery. Figure I'm taking it slow - but I have big plans for mountain biking/skiing/volleyball when I get the all clear after rehab. 3 weeks out and I'm feeling better... Read more.

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