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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 16, 2024

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Rick Schoder added photos to a journal post
2 years ago (March 4, 2024)
Good morning! We have arrived. Support team ready!!
You'll do well Rick. You and your team have prepared for this. Praying for your successful surgery and recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️
Good luck Rick! Your story is very similar to my husbands. He is scheduled 1 month behind you. It will be nice to be on the other side soon.
Your support pup is beautiful!! We will be thinking of you and wishing you well! Keep in touch when you can.
You are on the exact same path I took last year. Dr. Lars Svensson is the best in the world. I just finished cardiac rehabilitation today and all is well!
Four years ago today Dr. Svensson and his team did their thing with me... when I was 67. Fantastic experience. My bicuspid turned out to be a unicuspid, and like you and Sean I also had my ascending aorta repaired. My 9" scar is barely visible... though I wouldn't have... Read more.
I had a similar surgery nearly 7 years ago. It's definitely doable yet no picnic in the park. I'm doing quite well now so I wish you the best. Godspeed.
Wishing you all the best! You are in great hands in Cleveland and your beautiful golden will be wonderful support after!!! ❤️
All, thanks for the kind words, prayers and advice!! T-1 day!! ❤️
Support teams who have paws are the best! Prayers for tomorrow! 🙏🏻
Prayers out to you today for a successful surgery and a smooth recovery 🙏

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