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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 6, 2017

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Belinda Marsaw posted an update

4 years ago (April 22, 2022)

Hello 👋🏾 I live in Los Angeles, I am 37 yrs old and had the tissue valve replacement surgery in 2017. I met with my cardiologist in February and he stated that I may need another replacement sooner than the 12yrs I was promised 😔. I opted for the tissue... Read more.

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Timothy Andre

Hi Belinda, I'm two weeks out from the "Ross". It seemed to be the right choice for me. I am 44 and didn't want blood thinners or a future surgery from a failed pig or cow valve. That being said, the "Ross" is a complex surgery and should be done... Read more.

Belinda Marsaw posted an update

9 years ago (June 1, 2017)

I have been home from the hospital for about a week now. I feel better than the first day after surgery and hoping to continue with this growth. There were several things I experienced after surgery and after arriving home. 1. The pain from removing the drain tubes 2. Having... Read more.

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Cathleen Weed

I've been thinking of you and praying for you every day 💗. It will get better, I promise ❤️.

Cathy Zuber

Every day it will be better. I slept in a recliner for about 1&1/2 months. Sore body parts will get better!! Rest!!

Marie Myers

The first 2 weeks were the hardest. Then, day by day, you will start to notice small but steady improvements. Just have to be patient. Take pain Meds when you need them, and enjoy those naps!

Barbara Wood

Smooth recovery wishes!

Melissa Alfred

I'm so glad to hear you had a successful surgery! I used to be a moo, now i'm an oink lol. The only thing I can say is, recovery is slow and it takes time. I was a mess, crying one minute, passed out the next, in pain when I... Read more.