About Me (In My Own Words)
As one of Jehovah's Witnesses and belief of the sanctity of blood I have asked Dr. Farivar to perform my open heart surgery without the use of blood.
I have always had a difficult time catching my breath since I was a child. Even though I have been running Ultra Marathons, Triathlons and other fun runs I learned to keep my pace slow and be patient. I began noticing a nauseous feeling more than 15 years ago. I had different heart doctors examine me with 2 stress tests. No one found anything. But about 10 years ago my PCP Dr Biggerstaff noticed a murmur. This began my diagnosis. So happy to know why I have struggled while everyone around me seemed to have no problems.
Aortic valve replacement with left atrial appendage ligation.
Oct 7th- Hemoglobin 14.6. Infusion of Epoetin alfa-epbx (RETACRIT)
Oct 13th- Hemoglobin 14.8. Infusion of Epoetin alfa-epbx (RETACRIT)
Oct 15th- Angioplasty. Went well.
Oct 17th- Signed all the proper consent forms for bloodless surgery.
More to come...
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
Boise
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My surgery date is:
October 29, 2025
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Stenosis
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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My surgery was:
Aortic Valve Replacement
Aortic Aneurysm Replacement
Tricuspid Valve Replacement
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