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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 22, 2018

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Barbara Maw posted an update

7 years ago (July 15, 2018)

So hard to be dependent. For all the little things. Baby steps for sure.

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Susan Lynn

Barbara- you're doing great already! The anesthesia is still working its way out of your system and getting your energy back takes some time. However, with each passing day, you'll be able to do more on your own and the progress will be very apparent. Take your time. Don't overdo... Read more.

LINDA ROBERTS

So glad your surgery is behind you and you are on your road to recovery.

Bev Bott

Day 3! On this side of healing! That's great!

Bill Gillam

Atta girl!

Dan Vechiola

Hi Susan! One day at a time and each one coming day will get easier and better. You are on the right side of the process!

Mark Wilbur

Yes, one day at a time... and each day a victory, Barbara! Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Barbara Maw posted an update

8 years ago (June 21, 2018)

Chose Dr Westbrook with Catholic Medical Center in Manchester NH. My replacement valve will be the Edwards Inspiris Resilia valve. Access will be a partial sternotomy. Date is set for July 12. Three weeks away! I will take one week to prepare, and one week vacationing with my family. The... Read more.

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Dan Vechiola

Hi Barbara! Does the Edwards Inspiris Resilia valve require blood thinners?

Adam Pick

Hi Dan, Nope. This INSPIRIS does not require blood thinners. I'm hearing a lot of great things about this valve. Here's more about it. https://www.edwards.com/eu/_layouts/Edwards.moss.web.webapp/resilia-eu/?WT.ac=INSPIRISRESILIAAorticValve

Adam Pick

Hi Barbara, So glad to hear the website is helping you along your journey to a healthy heart!!!

Barbara Maw

Hi Dan, What sold me was the Resilia valve is more resistant to calcium, so may last longer than other.tissue valves and it is built to accept another valve, if and when another replacement is needed, can be TAVR.

Dan Vechiola

Hey Barbara! Thanks for the info. I am glad you were able to find your hospital and surgeon and valve. One step at a time in this journey. I like those benefits of the Resilia valve as well. This is scarey stuff and I will be right behind you. I... Read more.

Dan Vechiola

Adam thanks for the link to the Resilia valve . This is quite of valve and its nice to know that it is out there and an option.

Barbara Maw

Dan! Thank you for the link! Loved Paul McCartney in carpool karaoke! Words of Wisdom indeed! Good luck to you on the 25th! It is a giant step in the journey, when you are comfortable with the direction. I don't know if I mentioned it, but I emailed Edwards directly... Read more.

Susan Killian

Wishing you well for your surgery. I am 64 and had OHS with Full Sternotomy 12 weeks ago and am feeling fantastic. They repaired my mitral valve with a ring and 8 new chords. Recovery with the full was not bad at all so I hope you the best with... Read more.