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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: February 10, 2023

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About Me

Tissue aortic valve has gone bad after 17.5 years and in a couple of days I'm going in for OHS number 3 at the age of 58. Re-ops are always risky, and this one has me kind of nervous. I've gotten all my affairs in order, just in case. Hope to post in a couple of weeks about how sore and tired I am but glad I made it through the surgery. If I don't post… Hoping the third time's the charm. Just wanted to share. Good luck to everyone in Heart Valve Surgery Land.
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    I am from: Frankfort, United States
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    My surgery date was: July 18, 2025
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement, MAZE Procedure
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Douglas Johnston
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    My hospital is: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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