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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Aortic Aneurysm

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Helge Volden posted an update
3 years ago (September 28, 2022)
Yesterday marked my fourth year since my open heart surgery. This site has been a wonderful resource. I occasionally check in and read about improvements and advancement in this type of surgery and read about the progress of others. It also provides a place to reassure people who have just... Read more.
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Rose Madura
3 years ago (September 28, 2022)
Congratulations on your anniversary.
Ana Brusso
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
Thank you for your well wishes and congratulations on your 4th anniversary.
Klara Čičić
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
Congratulations and thank you, Helge, I agree!
Marie Myers
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
Happy Anniversary!!
Deena Z
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
Happy 4th anniversary, Helge. Glad that you continue to be well. I find that the gratitude never decreases.
Susan Lynn
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
Happy Anniversary!!! ❤️
Patsy Stewart
3 years ago (September 29, 2022)
Happy 4th Anniversary, Helge! 🎉🎈~❤️
Helge Volden posted an update
5 years ago (October 1, 2020)
My two year OHS anniversary was several days ago. I often forget that I even had open heart surgery. I hope that provides comfort to those about to have surgery. The worst part was waiting to have surgery and the anxiety leading up to it. Follow the advice of the... Read more.
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Marie Myers
5 years ago (October 1, 2020)
Great post, and Happy Anniversary! I agree that it seems my surgery (2017) was in another life . Wishing you many more anniversaries!
Susan Lynn
5 years ago (October 1, 2020)
Happy Second Anniversary! Wishing you many decades of celebrations!
Jared Takeshita
5 years ago (October 1, 2020)
Happy Anniversary. Here's to many more.
Jerome Hill
5 years ago (October 1, 2020)
Happy 2nd anniversary
Helge Volden posted an update
7 years ago (November 6, 2018)
I had surgery for my "Aortic aneurysm and aortic valve replacement" via open chest surgery on September 27th. I am almost 6 weeks post surgery. My advice to others is to really attend to the post surgical care regimen and monitor your blood pressure, Temperature and heart rate.
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