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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Jeff Williams posted an update

1 year ago (July 14, 2025)

2 year anniversary of my AVR today! Feeling fully back to normal and maybe even a bit better than before.

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Diren P

1 year ago (July 14, 2025)

This is really good to hear. I think I need surgery too. My ascending aorta is now 4.9. I'll also be having my bicuspid valve replaced. I still haven't decided on my valve. However, I've had to give up tennis, which I love so much, because I'm out of breath.... Read more.

Jeff Williams

1 year ago (July 14, 2025)

Much better. It took longer than I wanted to get back to 100% but I'm more active today than before and feel great.

Rose Madura

1 year ago (July 14, 2025)

Wonderful to hear! Happy Anniversary and congratulations! 👍

Adam Pick

1 year ago (July 14, 2025)

Awesome Update Jeff! Thanks for sharing! 👍👍👍

Jeff Williams posted an update

2 years ago (July 14, 2024)

Today marks 1 year since my AVR and aneurysm repair. It feels like yesterday and 10 years ago at the same time. I'm not quite where I was pre-surgery, but I'm getting close.

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Suelynn Hanegraaf

2 years ago (July 14, 2024)

It IS surreal, Jeff, and truly miraculous. Hoping your strength and stamina continues to improve!

Pamela Gregory

2 years ago (July 14, 2024)

Congratulations on your 1 year Valve-aversary!!! Sounds like you are doing great. I think at 1 1/2 years is when I started to feel a lot more like my old self. Especially fitness wise

Marie Myers

2 years ago (July 14, 2024)

I also felt the "yesterday and 10 yrs ago" feeling too. Sounds like you are doing well!

Susan Lynn

2 years ago (July 15, 2024)

Happy Anniversary!!! ❤️

Rose Madura

2 years ago (July 15, 2024)

Happy anniversary!

Jeff Williams posted an update

2 years ago (January 19, 2024)

6 months and a few days have passed since surgery. Things are trending back up again after my cardiologist caught VTach episodes. They seem to be the cause of the "black out" episodes I was having from late October to mid-December. He put me on metoprolol and things seem to... Read more.

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Rose Madura

2 years ago (January 19, 2024)

Glad things are back on track. It's certainly a journey. Godspeed.

C W

2 years ago (January 19, 2024)

So glad you are doing better! Glad it was diagnosed and treated. I hope the beta blocker helps with the BP too. I have been following you on youtube — I appreciate your sharing, and am glad to hear this news.

Greg Lewis

2 years ago (January 20, 2024)

Hi Jeff! You got that right! Recovery is a wild ride! 😜 you just never know what's around the corner. "OK, I am back in the gym...oh crap, I hurt myself...OK, back in the gym.. oh crap, hurt myself..physio please. Back in the gym...lol" just know your not alone. And... Read more.

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