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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: December 4, 2021

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Delanee Durham posted an update
3 years ago (February 3, 2023)
I wear Red for myself and all of the Heart Warriors on here!
Looking good and... RED!!! ❤️❤️❤️
You wear it well, Delanee! Beautiful photo! ❤️
Delanee Durham posted an update
3 years ago (January 25, 2023)
Today I was having little twinge pains along my scar area (from OHS to replace aortic valve, ascending aorta). My surgery was just over a year ago, hard to tell if these are still healing pains or something else heart related. I notice all the little aches and pains now... Read more.
Is this something new that just came up? If so, I would talk to your cardiologist. Even more so if you have other symptoms in your arms, etc. If it's something you had for a while, especially along your incision then it might be some muscles. I had some needle... Read more.
No other pains in any other areas, but thank you for the advice , I'll send him an email! Better to be safe!
I got a twinge the other day after 2 years right on my minimally invasive scar. Only lasted a few seconds. The dog jumped on my chest while on the bed so who knows if he was the cause. I am told nerves take a long time to heal.
Delanee Durham posted an update
3 years ago (November 10, 2022)
Today is my 1 year anniversary of OHS to replace my bicuspid aortic valve and ascending aorta. Thankful to be able to say this! Now that I have a new normal I definitely feel the difference! Love the support of this community, makes me feel that I'm not alone on... Read more.
Happy Anniversary! We are so blessed to live in an era where all this is possible. Congratulations!

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