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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Deb Yednak posted an update

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Happy Second Anniversary to me! It was 2 years ago today that I had my Aortic Valve replaced @ UPMC Passavant Hospital in Pittsburgh. So glad to have this second chance at life!

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Deb Yednak

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Its been a long journey and not without issues, but bottom line....I have made it to 73 and will see my 74th the end of January....so all things considered I am truly happy. My kidneys are not behaving too well and I am being monitored, I still have some breating... Read more.

Susan Lynn

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Woo-hoo, indeed, Deb! Happy Second Anniversary!! There's much to celebrate! Wishing you a wonderful day and many, many, more future celebrations! ❤️

Marie Myers

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Happy Valveversary!!

Rose Madura

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Happy Anniversary. It's such an amazing feeling, how many people get a new lease on life. Only a heart warrior will understand! God bless you! 💪❤️🩹🪖

Ana Brusso

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Congratulations and continued good health Deb. God bless you

Grace Mason

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Happy heart anniversary Deb 💖💐

Deb Yednak

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Thank you everyone for the great comments and well wishes. Every day is a gift and I am learning to make the best of each one! Today is a great day- Im here to celebrate another year!! Yeah!

Pamela Gregory

2 years ago (December 7, 2023)

Happy 2nd Anniversary Deb! My kidneys took a hit too. Apparently, 30% of open heart surgery patients experience this. They don't talk about it because you need to have the surgery anyhow. Hopefully they will control this problem for you🙏❤️

Deb Yednak posted an update

3 years ago (February 23, 2023)

On a Happy note, after a year and 2 months, my left hand fingers have regained full sensation, the PVC's I was having have slowed to a few here and there with a raise in the Metoprolol dose, my hair has grown back in full, the pain in my sternum... Read more.

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Rose Madura

3 years ago (February 23, 2023)

Glad for your happy note! Your great attitude definitely helps. Godspeed.

Ana Brusso

3 years ago (February 23, 2023)

Great attitude Deb. You are right, we are alive. Continued good health and God bless you 👍🙏❤️

Robert Miller

3 years ago (February 24, 2023)

Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations... This whole heart surgery thing gave me a new perspective and I feel better than ever despite some aches here and there, hair falling out, etc.

Deb Yednak posted an update

3 years ago (February 23, 2023)

Has anyone had an issue with the pig valve? I am a year a 2 months past surgery the dr.s are saying the valve is tight. I have been having trouble breathing/short of breath. They are not going to do anything yet, and I have an appoint, with pulmonologist to... Read more.

Miriam St.Clair

3 years ago (February 23, 2023)

One of my valves is a pig valve and so far, no issues with it. I'm sure your cardiologist has done an echo since they seem to think the valve is tight. I hope you get some answers from the pulmonologist and get to feeling better. Sorry you're going through... Read more.

Deb Yednak

3 years ago (February 23, 2023)

oh yes, the echo is what showed it. So I am in a holding pattern for now, but just wondered if there are any others in the group that had issues with the valve. Glad you didnt have a problem,

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