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

Member Since: September 10, 2018

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7 years ago (October 14, 2018)
Time to heal now. May God give you a healthy recovery.
I am home recovery. Surgery was on October 9. I had a blue heart pillow
Anonymous, heart valve patient
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Prayers your way for a quick recovery.
One day at a time. You will be amazed how fast time flies on the recovery side.
You will be up and around faster than you know! Congrats on making it through the hardest part....the WAIT, ❤️💪
Terrific--keep on healing, Cristian!
Thank you guys for your support, I am doing very good , after surgery the first 2 days I thought I not gonna alive ; day 7 they send me home and now day 26 I am doing terrific.
Cristian Mesa uploaded a photo
7 years ago (October 8, 2018)
👍 Rita Savelis reacted to this
5 more days to my surgery, spending time for myself , keeping calm , my last day at work will be wed.
Distract, Distract and Distract your mind. Visualize a successful surgery and take all your stress and fears and put them in the hands of your surgeon and with the professionals at the hospital. Next thing you know you will be discharged and on the recovery side.
Cristian Mesa uploaded a photo
7 years ago (September 18, 2018)
👍 Cristian Mesa reacted to this
In few and simple words someone expert can tell me how fast I need surgery and all this what really mean? Thank you.
I would say that you have a very serious heart problems that need attention immediately. Moderate to severe Mytral Valve regurgitating in its self is serious because it is allowing blood to leak badly back into your lungs, your Bicuspid Aortic Valve means you only have 2 leaflets on your... Read more.
Cristian, John gave you a good summary. Between now and your surgery date, use the resources of the "Learning Center" on this site to learn as much as you can about your condition. The more you know, the better you will be prepared for surgery. Reading the stories of people... Read more.
Cristian, the info above is limited. I hope you can have your cardiologist and/or surgeon answer each of your questions. I don't know the size of your aortic aneurysm, but if large enough, a portion of your aorta may need to be replaced with a dacron graft. Severe aortic stenosis... Read more.

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