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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 8, 2016

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Melissa Alfred uploaded a photo
9 years ago (April 22, 2017)
Pig ears for my new pig valve. Photo taken while still in the hospital.
Hi Melissa, you and I both had the same surgery date. I hope all is well with your recovery and glad to see your post. Scar looks great already. What size of valve did they put in? I believe mine is a 25mm Magna Ease Aortic valve.
It looks like you are going to have a story to tell...was glad to see your post ths morning...thinking of powerful you😙
Hi, Melissa, God Bless you and your family my friend. Your new"zipper" looks very similar to mine, even though I had MVR repair on 04 April. I'm keeping you in my prayers and have a successful rehab!
Cute!! Glad to see you back too...best wishes for a very smooth recovery!
Glad to see you made it through - Terrie, Barbara, and I will be in the zipper club soon :)
Melissa! You have been on my mind. So glad to see you made it through surgery and now recovering. Xoxo 😘
Melissa Alfred uploaded a photo
9 years ago (August 8, 2016)
Minimally invasive scar
Nice scar Melissa. I'm sorry you need more surgery... Take care.

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