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

Member Since: August 25, 2014

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Melinda Hacker uploaded a photo

10 years ago (October 22, 2015)

Well, here I am one year later. Bovine valve ticking along. I'm happy to answer any questions for those of you with surgery in the future.

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Tammy Pilcher

Beautiful!

W. Carter

I'll second that. :-)

Mindy Currence

What made you choose Bovine over mechanical? Just curious...:)

Kelly Weisgarber

So pretty.

Melinda Hacker

Mindy currence I just saw your question. I chose bovine for my lifestyle. I didn't want to be on Coumadin nor did I want to hear the ticking of a mechanical valve. I'm ok with another surgery years down the road. I have no regrets at all about going with... Read more.

Christine Pittelli

Melinda, great news. You look great and healthy and am so glad you are doing so well. It does not get any better then that!

Melinda Hacker uploaded a photo

11 years ago (April 25, 2015)

I'm 45 and had AVR surgery 6 months ago at Florida Hospital by the fabulous Dr. Kevin Accola. This morning I ran a 5k on the runway at Tampa International Airport. Me and my cow ️valve did great!

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Adam Pick

Awesome Melinda!!!! Congratulations!!!

Tammy Pilcher

Wow Melinda! That is so great! Way to go girl!!

Kenneth Cole

Great comeback.

Kathleen McClung

Fantastic!

Clare Auten

Way to go!

Elaine Foster

Great Melinda! Proud of you and your Bovine valve!

Tom Fitzmorris

Hi Melinda. I have that same darned inspirometer (I am 12 days post). I do love your photo from Philippians: that is a great and comforting verse. Myself I hope to be surfing in Santa Cruz six months after my AVR. You are an inspiration! Tom

Melinda Hacker uploaded a photo

11 years ago (February 14, 2015)

Heart sisters meet❤️ Me and Tammy Pilcher. We had the same surgery by the same surgeon just 10 days apart on 10/21/14 and 10/31/14. Thank you Adam for bringing us together!

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Lilly Black

I have also had the privilege of sharing my experience with heart patients who have had surgery by my own surgeon as well. It is priceless!! I'm happy for you!

Tammi Gunwall

Two beautiful ladies!!! How awesome to have the chance to meet!! Happiest of ♡ day's to both of you today!

Jim Kelly-Evans

Beautiful photo! Congratulations to both of you on your recoveries! Happy Valentines Day to!❤

Adam Pick

Seeing this picture of you two together made my day, my week, my month, my year!!! I am so happy that you two actually met -- and, are both doing so wonderful. Yay Tammy! Yay Melinda! Yay Dr. Accola! https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/surgeons/dr-Kevin-Accola-Orlando-Florida.php

Dr. Kevin Accola - Heart Surgeon in Orlando, Florida

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See patient reviews, physician biography and videos of Dr. Kevin Accola, heart surgeon, with phone number and address in Orlando, Florida.

Tammy Pilcher

Thanks Melinda for posting our picture! Getting to meet you and your precious little Alex and having such a great visit meant so much to me! I'm looking forward to us getting together again with our families! Thanks Lilly, Tammi, Jim, and Adam! I hope you all had a Happy... Read more.

Joan Napier

How wonderful that you got to meet each other, Tammy and Melinda! Two lovely and inspiring heart sisters! :) Blessings to both of you.

Bob M

Outstanding! That is one thing I missed during my stay in the hospital...signatures from my doctors and nurses and friends and family on my heart pillow. Next round via valve in valve.

Tammy Pilcher

Thanks Joan and Bob! Happy Heart Day!