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Jeff Pheffer posted an update

2 months ago (August 7, 2026)

In a week I’ll be 15 years out from getting my new Bovine valve. I don’t know what the future hold but I know I will need at least one more surgery. I just don’t know when. My cardiologist said last year ,regarding the life of my valve, “ a... Read more.

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Richard Munson

2 months ago (August 7, 2026)

Be sure to change the oil and filter regularly

Marie Myers

2 months ago (August 7, 2026)

Wish i knew the answer, my valve is 9 years old..

Richard Munson

2 months ago (August 7, 2026)

You have the stress from richard

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

2 months ago (August 7, 2026)

Hanging on Jeff, many years more, you're one of the group pioneers. I'll try to follow you up😃

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

2 months ago (August 7, 2026)

By the way, Hi, Marie and Richard!!

Marie Myers

2 months ago (August 8, 2026)

Hi Fidel!! And to my other Richard, it isn’t only the stress from my Richard, but the stress from his 109 year old mother!!! (Yes, she is still ticking, and will be 110 October 3rd)…

Fidel Martínez Ruiz

2 months ago (August 8, 2026)

Wow, that is a good genetics given by God!!!.

Jeff Pheffer posted an update

3 years ago (July 20, 2023)

I am 11 years post new bovine valve. I'm 69 years old. I know i'm going to need a new valve because I plan to live a while and stay active into……well as long as my higher power gives me. My question. can i pick the time for my new... Read more.

Marie Myers

3 years ago (July 21, 2023)

Hopefully, you have a cardiologist that you visit regularly. This is the person who will let you know when/ if your valve will need to be replaced. Do you have regular echocardiograms to check on your valve? Sorry it took you so long to be diagnosed and treated !

Ana Brusso

3 years ago (July 21, 2023)

Hi Jeff, can't answer your question but I also had Dr. Shemin as my surgeon. He's is a genius and a great surgeon. Hope he answers your questions.

Jeff Pheffer posted an update

3 years ago (July 14, 2023)

on August 11 it will have been 12 years since i had my aortic valve replaced at UCLA. I am 69 now and feel great. I am so grateful for Adam because if he had not started this site, because he loves to help others, I never would have understood... Read more.

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