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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Pulmonary Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 8, 2017

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Ethan Sperry posted an update
8 years ago (January 17, 2018)
My date with Cleveland Clinic's OR #72 on February 2 will be surgery #37 (open heart surgery #2) for me. In my 28 years, I have consistently found the hardest part of surgery is waiting for it to happen. I'd like to believe I'm not terribly bothered by the idea... Read more.
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8 years ago (January 17, 2018)
Good luck Ethan. I hope you have a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Life on hold is frustrating but hopefully worth it in the long run when the heart is finally fixed. You hot this!!!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
8 years ago (January 17, 2018)
Sounds like this hiccup in the road will mend you and lead you on to do great things. It is not how heavy the load is but how you carry it. Will keep you in my prayers.
8 years ago (January 17, 2018)
All the best Ethan.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
8 years ago (January 18, 2018)
Hi Everyone here in this forum, I am here to share with you all about how Dr JOHN who was able to cure me from HIV with his Herbal Medicine, Been with HIV is something someone is never comfortable with, I was tested and confirmed HIV positive few years ago... Read more.
8 years ago (January 18, 2018)
My surgery was nearly 7 hours and I did not have any neurological impairment,. For the first few days I did have some trouble finding the right words but that went away within a week. Best wishes on your surgery. Keep us posted.
8 years ago (January 18, 2018)
Neurological impairment? Something more to worry about! But thanks for adding that you finished your PhD afterward, so that really alleviates my worry! Ethan, you are going to be a wonderful doctor, with great empathy and understanding for your patients!
8 years ago (January 19, 2018)
That is what we are here for!! To listen to each other when no one else understands! I wish you the best during your surgery and recovery!
8 years ago (January 22, 2018)
I had some concentration issues and occasional mind blips for several months after, but not on a level that really impaired my life. You probably already know how helpful it is to future healing to stay as positive as you can. I know, I know, it's awful hard when you're... Read more.
8 years ago (January 31, 2018)
Hello Ethan, Sending you good vibes for a nice smooth successful surgery and easy recovery. Soon you will be posting your post op "tips" to others who are awaiting their procedures. Post op, not sure if I could finish a PhD, but probably could not have finished one before surgery... Read more.

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