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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: December 26, 2022

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Erin Feaker posted an update
2 years ago (May 25, 2024)
Hey all. Had my year checkup on Thursday. Thought all would be well but it seems I've developed thrombosis on my on-x valve. Ct and echo showed blood clot on the valve. They are upping my warfarin from 2-3 to 2.5-3.5. Did cultures to make sure there was no infection.... Read more.
2 years ago (May 25, 2024)
Oh no! That would be scary. Did you have any symptoms?
2 years ago (May 26, 2024)
Oh dear Erin, it sounds scary, I hope warfarin will do its magic and the clot will resolve! Thoughts and prayers for you.
2 years ago (May 26, 2024)
Hi Erin I sure hope all goes good. Let me know what if the warfarin works. I have not been asked to come back for a yearly check and my one year was April 10. Wondering now if I should ask. Did you have any symptoms? I have same mechanical... Read more.
2 years ago (May 26, 2024)
Praying the warfarin will resolve the issue. I'm sorry you are going through this. ❤️🙏
2 years ago (May 26, 2024)
So glad that they found it and are monitoring it. I'd be interested too if you had any symptoms. I will pray for gifts of peace & hope.
2 years ago (May 26, 2024)
Thanks to you all. I have no symptoms at this time … I assume if I did she would have been more concerned and done more than up my warfarin.
2 years ago (May 29, 2024)
Update: Spoke with my cardiologist again. I am too keep watching for stroke symptoms and recheck with her in 6 months. She did say we were lucky to have caught it early and that she is confident that as long as my warfarin stays steady (around 3) all should be... Read more.
Erin Feaker posted an update
2 years ago (March 7, 2024)
Last year at this time I was being prepped for my surgery. When I read my daily devotion this is what it said. Happy Anniversary to me! I'm doing well! I hope this brings some peace to others on this journey.
2 years ago (March 7, 2024)
Congratulations Erin!!! I immediately recognized this from "Jesus Calling". A total stranger I met gave me a sheet of paper with the name of this book for me to get, then my sister in law gave me this book when I arrived in Cleveland for my surgery not knowing about... Read more.
2 years ago (March 7, 2024)
Happy Anniversary Erin! Wonderful post. God never misses a beat! 😇👍
2 years ago (March 7, 2024)
Happy Anniversary, Erin!
2 years ago (March 7, 2024)
Congratulations! I needed to read this today. ❤️🙏😊
2 years ago (March 7, 2024)
Thank you for sharing this, Erin! Love it! So often I like to carry my burdens instead of trusting and depending on Him! This is such a great reminder! Where do you get the digital version?
2 years ago (March 8, 2024)
Happy Anniversary!! ❤️
Erin Feaker posted an update
3 years ago (June 7, 2023)
Hello all… 3 months ago today I had my aortic valve replaced with an aortic aneurysm repair. I'm just posting an update as around 6 weeks things felt so much worse for me. Had constant chest pain and aches and wondered if I did the right thing. I was told... Read more.
3 years ago (June 7, 2023)
Hi Erin so glad you are doing so good!
3 years ago (June 7, 2023)
That is great, Erin! So happy for you!
3 years ago (June 7, 2023)
Hey Erin, which valve did you decide on?
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
3 years ago (June 7, 2023)
Thanks for posting this! It is good to know, as I am facing aortic valve replacement in a few weeks. I am so happy that you are on the other side!
3 years ago (June 7, 2023)
AMEN! That's exactly my story. Except mine was MV repair. 😉
3 years ago (June 7, 2023)
Great positive post Erin. I had a rough recovery but yes, it does get better and worth it all.
3 years ago (June 8, 2023)
Scott I chose the mechanical on-x valve
3 years ago (June 11, 2023)
Thanks for the response Erin. 😊

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