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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 8, 2015

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Duane Beeman posted an update

7 years ago (February 20, 2019)

FOUR YEARS in June since everything that could go wrong, did go wrong...and here I am; still alive and rocking. If any of you are afraid of your upcoming surgery, feel free to read my journal. If I can get through it, you will too. I'm the guy that needs... Read more.

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Mary Myers

Hello heart brother. Time has flown by. We still need to meet up for a lemonade or lunch . I am doing well. I am so thankful that we had such an awesome cardiac surgeon. Thanks for posting on the heart valve site. I need to post more often too.... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Duane - Wow!!! What an amazing story! You certainly have persevered in the most difficult of circumstances. Your recovery will inspire others who may need a little motivation right now. Thanks for sharing!

Tracy Fallu

I just read through your journal! Wow! Happy to hear you are happy/healthy. 14 months ago I had Mitral Valve Repair at Royal Oak Beaumont by the amazing, mist compassionate surgeon, Dr Sakwa as well. We are lucky people!

Duane Beeman posted an update

8 years ago (September 17, 2017)

To any of my old pals out there that went through this grand adventure with me in 2015, I just wanted to say hello. I'm still alive and eating enough blood pressure meds to lay down a bull elephant. Oddly, that keeps me barely in the normal range. I walked... Read more.

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Rita Savelis

Hey there Duane! Always a joy to hear from a member of the class of 2015. One of the finest classes for sure. Your posts certainly made me laugh in 2015.....and still keep me smiling now. Take care.

Tina Williams

Thank you for posting Duane! I am also 58 facing this -one of my most terrifying challenges thus far in my life. My world has gone from "ultra busy"- to sitting at my computer hanging onto every word ever written by courageous survivors like yourself! Your original story really touched... Read more.

Jennifer McInerney

Hello Duane, I have severe asymptomatic AS. Reading your story was inspiring and your humour definitely gave me some giggles. I'm trying to manage this "time bomb" which isn't always easy. This site and the wonderful folks on it has definitely been a blessing. Going for another Echo tomorrow. Not... Read more.

Lilly Black

Hey Duane. Good job keeping alive! I totally can relate....I went to Montreal, my home town in June, and walked for several days as a tourist. It's so great to be able to walk uphill, downhill and all over the place with no problem. I was quite exhausted at the... Read more.

Duane Beeman

Lily : I WISH I could walk up a hill no problem !! These blood pressure meds make it a real challenge. Not complaining though. I just rest more often......like about every three hundred feet. I'm fine on level ground but give me an uphill incline and I drop down... Read more.

Duane Beeman

Rita: The class of 2015 is still hanging around !! I stay in touch with several over Facebook. I do enjoy dropping in here from time to time and torturing the newcomers. I want them to know that laughter is what got me through all of this and it can... Read more.

Lilly Black

Oh man! my husband is the same way....he takes BP meds as well. But you found a good solution that works for you and this is the main thing. I don't take BP meds, I have always had low to normal BP. But have other issues like migraines from time... Read more.

Cheryl Batzing

Duane-always glad to read your posts from another class of 2015! Take care friend heart friend! Hi Lily!

Rita Savelis

Duane, I don't take any BP meds (and have low BP) but I also WISH I could walk up a hill without stopping every 300 hundred feet...I hear you on that one.

Lewis Garlisi

After what you went through 2 years ago it's good to know you are walking at all! Thanks for another entertaining post. Hope those facing OHS soon are fortunate enough to read humorous posts like yours to help ease anxieties. Good to see some of our 2015 classmates again. Keep... Read more.

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9 years ago (April 28, 2017)

A year and a half ago I was THAT mouse !! Sometimes ya just gotta fight for it.

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Lewis Garlisi

Hey Duane. I see you haven't lost your sense of humor. I Have not visited this site for some time, so I thought if check in and put in a few words. Life post surgery has been going pretty darn well and I am really grateful. Hope are well too.

Duane Beeman

Thank you Mr. Garlisi !! I am pretty well up here in the North also. So glad to be alive. Never went back to work. Went into "retirement" mode I guess.

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