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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 9, 2025

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Ercan Afacan posted an update

1 month ago (June 9, 2026)

6 Months Post-op!! Completed Rehab. For those going through recovery, hang in there and highly recommend the rehab program, definitely helps. For those who are about to start their HVS journey, Wish you all the strength, courage and patience. Don’t hesitate in asking your questions/concerns on this site. Everyone has... Read more.

❤️ 👍 Rose Madura, Susan Lynn and reacted to this

John Cook

Congratulations!

Adam Pick

Hey Ercan, Congrats!!! And, thanks so much for sharing. Cardiac rehab was the saving grace of my recovery. It helped me so much. Here's a pic from me at rehab. 😀

Adam Pick

PS. For anybody out there not familiar with cardiac rehab, here's a great article about the benefits of these classes which are often under-utilized during patient recoveries. https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/12/03/cardiac-rehabilitation-program-interview-ram-dandillaya/

Special Interview: The Importance of Cardiac Rehabilitation For Heart Valve Surgery Patients With Dr. Ram Dandillaya

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2010/12/03/cardiac-rehabilitation-program-interview-ram-dandillaya/

Learn why cardiac rehabilitation programs are important for patients after cardiac surgery in this special interview with Dr. Ram Dandillaya.

Susan Lynn

Congratulations! I loved cardiac rehab, too!

Ercan Afacan posted an update

6 months ago (December 31, 2025)

Well folks, spending New Year's Eve in the hospital. They can't seem to figure out what is causing my mild fever. Has anyone experienced mild fever 2 weeks post-op? Happy New Year. Lots of health in 2026❤️🩹🙏