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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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Ana Brusso
Thank you for your well wishes and congratulations on your 4th anniversary.
Deena Z
Happy 4th anniversary, Helge. Glad that you continue to be well. I find that the gratitude never decreases.
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
Great post, and Happy Anniversary! I agree that it seems my surgery (2017) was in another life . Wishing you many more anniversaries!
Susan Lynn
Happy Second Anniversary! Wishing you many decades of celebrations!
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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