Kelly's Profile

Diagnosis: Pulmonary Regurgitation, Pulmonary Stenosis

Member Since: February 10, 2015

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About Me

I was born with Tetrology of Fallot and had that repaired at 18 months of age along with the pulmonic valve being removed. Now after 35 years I will be receiving a new pulmonic valve in a few weeks. Weird thing is I am a radiologic technologist that works in a heart cath lab and very closely along side my cardiologist and surgeon, so I am very aware of what will be taking place in the near future. Strange being on the other side of the spectrum now. Having feelings of anxiousness and am very nervous for the upcoming date.
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    I am from: Austin, Texas, United States
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    My surgery date was: March 17, 2015
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    I was diagnosed with: Pulmonary Regurgitation, Pulmonary Stenosis
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    My surgery was: Pulmonary Valve Replacement
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    My surgeon is: Dr. Stephen Dewan
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    My hospital is: Heart Hospital of Austin

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