Grace Mason
1 week ago (September 27, 2026)
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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: June 28, 2026
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Kate Griffith
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1 week ago (September 27, 2026)
Hello to all of my Valve Community friends! Well, things are moving along quickly and I can finally say that I will soon be able to add myself to the "upcoming surgeries" category. I met my cardiothoracic surgeon, Mr. Mario Petrou (in the UK, surgeons use the title "mister" instead... Read more.
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Henrik Lindeberg
1 week ago (September 27, 2026)
Good luck now and cross all my fingers that all is sorted out now!
Cydney Redmon
6 days ago (September 27, 2026)
Sending all the good vibes your way you’ve got this!
Kate Griffith
6 days ago (September 27, 2026)
Thank you 🙏
Greg Lewis
6 days ago (September 27, 2026)
Hi again! Great news! Before you know it, this will all be something you did. Past tense. ..in the mean time, dont let your mind run away with unfounded fears. And just work on preparing for it. The great people on here, can fill in what you need to have,... Read more.
Kate Griffith
6 days ago (September 28, 2026)
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William Rowe
3 days ago (October 1, 2026)
Hi kate
I am in uk london expecting mitral valve surgery at stgeorges tooting soon.
Iwill follow your progress as hospital neighbours and be in my thoughts.
Take care
william
Henrik Lindeberg
3 days ago (October 1, 2026)
Did not read it before what you wrote Greg but a long charge cord was one of the first things my wife bought to me in London and a UK IPhone charger. Served me well during those to weeks as well. 🤣.
Then there was a long list of stuff... Read more.
Troy Baylow
2 days ago (October 1, 2026)
I also had the Ross procedure done 4 months ago and I am back to work. It was a little tough but you get through it and I have all the faith in the world that you will get through this. I also had an aneurysm on my aorta which... Read more.
Grace Mason
2 days ago (October 1, 2026)
Wow that is a long surgery Troy! Glad to hear all is going well.
My Ross and aneurysm replacement was less than 4 hours. Fortunately I was asleep for it all, so it seemed like just a good nap😉.
Kate, wishing you all the best with your upcoming surgery ❤️
JULIA LAFEAR
2 days ago (October 1, 2026)
Sending you all the best❤️
Kate Griffith
2 days ago (October 2, 2026)
Wow! Thank you everyone!
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