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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: October 7, 2014

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Cris Dykeman posted an update

7 years ago (December 16, 2018)

I was talking to a friend whose mom just went through surgery and I sent her this link for a heart hugger. My surgeons had never heard of it (4 years ago) & like many I was given a heart pillow. The heart hugger turned out to be one of... Read more.

61 Things Under $15 On Amazon That Are Legitimately Amazing

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As someone on a budget, I'm always trying to get the most bang for my buck. If I can find an affordable alternative to high-end products, I'm on it, which is why I love perusing Amazon. When you're shopping there, a little goes a long way, and the…

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Cris Dykeman

Also, sorry it pasted a link I liked on FB too ;)

Gina Fiorentino

Thanks for posting. I received a heart pillow/ handsewn pillowcase along with a heart hugger. I felt so loved waking up to that colorful pillow to hug, but that Heart Hugger was the saving grace. I wore it post op for weeks around the house after my surgery- never knowing... Read more.

Cris Dykeman posted a photo

7 years ago (November 13, 2018)

A little late, but just as exciting! 4 years post-op and today I shared with a friend tips for post-op. The best piece of advice came from Adam Pick's book - MOVE! i took that to heart and will post more later ;)

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Cris Dykeman posted a photo

8 years ago (September 1, 2017)

When your cardio md notes are thicker than a book you know you've had a heart valve replacement!

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Cris Dykeman

I was excited about the package until I realized it was just paperwork for my new doc

Marie Myers

I can sympathize . Until last fall, I was a person who just visited their primary doc once a year to check that everything was still normal... Then, BAM! You have an aneurysm that needs fixing..You meet cardiologists, have scans, have surgery...all quite a shock...