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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 20, 2015

Member Since: January 20, 2015

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11 years ago (February 11, 2015)

6 weeks post -op. Healing well, yet slowly. This was a mini-sternal incision. Wendy

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Jim Kelly-Evans

11 years ago (February 11, 2015)

Looking good, Wendy! Are you using anything on the incision yet? Hot compresses?

Bob M

11 years ago (February 11, 2015)

Nice scar heart sister!

Lenore Mitchell

11 years ago (February 12, 2015)

Same incision as mine - here's to full recovery.

Jennifer Miller

11 years ago (February 18, 2015)

Hi Wendy, your scar looks very similar to my mini stern scar (MVR 12/26/14). My surgeon said to use vitamin E lotion once a day & so far, no problems! Take care, Jenni

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11 years ago (February 4, 2015)

Wendy and my life partner Jeff!! 13 year anniversary in Hawaii, prior to Heart Valve Surgery.

Wendy Smith

11 years ago (February 4, 2015)

September 2014. Prior to Surgery.

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