Debbie's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: July 24, 2023

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About Me

I was diagnosed with congenital bicuspid aortic valve for the first time in 8/2014. I was 55 years old! It was determined that I had severe stenosis and surgery was performed about 2 weeks later. I learned SO much from Adam's book and FB page, plus the website before my surgery. Now here I am again...I had to get a tissue valve due to other issues I have and last trip to Dr. Brown in January, he did an echo and to my shock, requested another in 6 months. That'll be done tomorrow. My appointment with Dr. Brown is on Wednesday. I'm scared. I don't have my support system and no help this time around. Praying it won't be necessary...
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    I am from: Georgia
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    My surgery date was: August 4, 2025
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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    My doctor is: Dr. Lucas Seibolt
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    My hospital is: South GA Medical Center

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