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Diagnosis: Pulmonary Regurgitation

Member Since: January 11, 2016

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10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
Two days after my 5th open heart surgery.
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
Wow! You look great especially after only two days. I hope I look half as good.
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
What valve type did you select, JJ?
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
what were all of your 5 open heart surgeries for? I had my first in early March to repair my mitral valve.
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
5th! Oh man, I can't imagine. Two was bad enough but you look great!
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
Jeff, my surgeon likes the bovine tissue valves so that's what I have. And Dan, my first OHS was when I was 1 to correct several defects in my heart, 3 Of the surgeries were to replace the pulmonary valve and one was to put a patch on my right... Read more.
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
JJ - you're smiling and an inspiration!! Very best wishes for a smooth recovery.
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
Wow you've been through so much so young. Hope your recovery goes great and that your bovine valve lasts you a long time!
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
Thank you! My surgery was in February and I feel absolutely great 😀 And yes! If the valve lasts 10 years I'll be happy 😊
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
That is awesome, JJ! So glad you feel so well.
10 years ago (May 11, 2016)
You are a Warrior>>> with a Smile!!! Best of Luck going forward!! I had my mitral valve repaired in early March & feel good.. did a little jogging this week... it will take some time to get back where I was before my surgery... but I Will...
10 years ago (May 12, 2016)
Wow 5 surgeries...I can't imagine. You look great! Thanks for sharing your wonderful picture. Very inspiring!
10 years ago (May 12, 2016)
Dan, thank you! and yes, you will! 😊 And petey, thank you 😊

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