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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: March 18, 2021

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4 years ago (September 16, 2021)

Hi warriors ! 8 days post op mini thorocotomy .AVR Fatigue dissipating daily. Incision has no pain. BP spiked significantly and feel hot. The people at UT Southwestern are changing my BP meds and they seem to be responding.Physiologic changes from sudden

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Debra Keife

Awesome. Welcome to the club! I hope your recovery is smooth. .

Kimberly Eisenhut

Well, you look happy and healthy! Yeah!!!

Tracy Fallu

You look happy and free of stress.

Deena Z

Jose, you look like you are vacationing at a spa, not 8 days post open heart surgery. 😂. Congrats, exhale, amen, the world is your oyster!

Mike Dotson

Once those post op bumps get ironed out, it'll be smooth sailing for you. I look forward to read of your continued progress.

Susan Lynn

Looking great, Jose! I would love to read the rest of your post - the heart warriors from the medical profession always have very interesting insights about their experiences. One minor downside of this site is that there's limited space for the narrative when you add a picture - it... Read more.

Jay Heagerty

Good news, it keeps getting better each week.

Lauren R

Great to hear, Jose! I am scheduled for mitral valve surgery with Dr. Doolabh next week. Any advice heading into the hospital?

Jose Villarreal uploaded a photo

4 years ago (September 13, 2021)

This was my first post op day. The smile may have been influenced by some dilaudid. The surgery went well Dr Doolhab was able to get things done via a 3 inch incision in my upper chest wall. The most uncomfortable thing was the chest tube . Man that hurt.

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Sara Latina

Looking great Jose!!! Hope your at home for recovery now.

Mike Tirrell

The chest tubes are from hell! Glad you are feeling well Jose.

Marie Myers

Welcome to recovery!

Steve Miller

Great news! Glad to see you on the road to recovery. Stay strong!!

Anonymous

Great smile no matter what caused it. Congratulations and welcome to recovery. God bless you

Deena Z

Hi Jose!! So glad you are in the recovery mode. The hardest parts are all over! Yay!!! Stay well, every day gets better.

Thomas LaCombe

Glad to see you are in recovery! Praying and wishing a fast recovery

Kimberly Eisenhut

Prayers for a speady recovery!

Jay Heagerty

Good to hear! Best of luck with your recovery!

Susan Lynn

You look fabulous! Great smile - even if you had a little help from the drugs!

Jose Villarreal uploaded a photo

4 years ago (September 13, 2021)

In with a new Richards bioprosthetic valve

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Richard Munson

Wow, that is intricate looking. I'm honored they named it after me. Your smile tells the story.

Deena Z

Richard😂😂😂😂😂

Jose Villarreal

Lol! Sorry Richard I guess some loss of sleep has fogged my mind. Any Edwards out there? It's the Edwards Inspiris valve

Richard Munson

No problem jose, you sound good now. My middle name is edward so i am still claiming credit. Lol.

Susan Lynn

Very cool - you wonder who invents this stuff! I had the chance to go to Edwards Patient Day a few years ago, but had to cancel due to a work conflict. Would have loved to have met those brilliant Edwards Lifesciences professionals!

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