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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Deb Yednak posted an update
2 weeks ago (August 5, 2026)
This coming December 7 will be my 5 year anniversary of Aortic Valve replacement. YAY - it was a success and the valve is doing its job. Unfortunately, July 15 of this year, I had to have my Tricuspid valve repaired with 2 clips inserted to close the valve more... Read more.
👍 ❤️ Adam Pick, Marie Myers and reacted to this
2 weeks ago (August 6, 2026)
So glad to hear that!!!!
2 weeks ago (August 6, 2026)
Thanks for sharing, great to hear things like this.
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!
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.
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! ❤️
2 years ago (December 7, 2023)
Happy Valveversary!!
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! 💪❤️🩹🪖
2 years ago (December 7, 2023)
Congratulations and continued good health Deb. God bless you
2 years ago (December 7, 2023)
Happy heart anniversary Deb 💖💐
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!
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.
❤️ Shelly Hubbard, Brady Busch and reacted to this
3 years ago (February 23, 2023)
Glad for your happy note! Your great attitude definitely helps. Godspeed.
3 years ago (February 23, 2023)
Great attitude Deb. You are right, we are alive. Continued good health and God bless you 👍🙏❤️
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.

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