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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 24, 2014

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Darrell Thomas posted an update

11 years ago (December 11, 2014)

Just got back from UAB for my PRE-OP screening. That hospital is a well oiled machine. From the time I parked and went through the process including being drained of blood, uninalysis, EKG, chest xray, financial copays with counselor, anesthesiologist interview and medical history and preadmission paperwork. ... I was... Read more.

Karen Sievers

11 years ago (December 11, 2014)

Good luck & prayers for tomorrow. I had my aortic valve replaced 10 weeks ago at Huntsville Hospital.

Darrell Thomas posted an update

11 years ago (December 7, 2014)

It was 5 weeks ago that I learned via TEE and cath that I would need surgery to repair aneurysm and BAV. The following week I met my surgeon, Jamie Davies at UAB in Birmingham. The surgery was set for December 12, 2014. I remember thinking at the time that... Read more.

Clare Auten

11 years ago (December 7, 2014)

My husband has a tattoo for mine. Will get a pic if I can figure how to post it

Rob Wigley

11 years ago (December 7, 2014)

My scar is fairly gnarly even after a year. I thought about getting a tat with a dagger against my scar, my wife vetoed the idea. I'm still tat free.....best of luck to you, Darrell!

Elaine Foster

11 years ago (December 7, 2014)

Looks like this is a big week for HVS. I am having AVR on Dec. 10. We will compare notes after. Prayers for good outcome. I am at peace, knowing my life is in my Saviors hands, hope you have peace.