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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 11, 2023

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Juli Gorence Fernandez added photos to a journal post
2 years ago (March 19, 2024)
Hello Heart Valve Community! Going on my 8th week of recovery of my Aorta Valve replacement with a biological valve. Feeling good but still need to get my stamina and energy back. Had my first echo-cardiogram since my surgery and my cardiologist said everything looks good and is normal. In... Read more.
2 years ago (March 19, 2024)
Great update, Juli. Happy Birthday!
2 years ago (March 19, 2024)
Happy 8-week Anniversary and Happy Birthday! 🥳🎂The stamina part improves with time, but it took longer than I thought. Wishing you continued success with your recovery! ❤️
2 years ago (March 19, 2024)
Happy birthday! Mine was yesterday too!
2 years ago (March 19, 2024)
Well done, Juli! I am at 16 weeks or so now, and I found that for me the stamina and energy took about 12 weeks to start feeling reasonably normal.
2 years ago (March 19, 2024)
Congratulations on your 8th week !! Beautiful smile!
2 years ago (March 19, 2024)
You look great!
2 years ago (March 19, 2024)
Beautiful picture! And happy birthday 🎈🎂!! You want to be the 🐢🐢 right now.
2 years ago (March 20, 2024)
Happy Birthday!!! You are doing great!.
2 years ago (March 20, 2024)
Looking healthy and happy 💖
2 years ago (March 21, 2024)
Happy Birthday! You look great 👍
2 years ago (March 21, 2024)
You look fantastic - especially love your smile! You'll get there. Takes time. Keep moving though!
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2 years ago (August 11, 2023)

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