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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Jerome Stark posted an update
8 years ago (February 22, 2018)
I am home from the surgery. spent 2 days in cicu and 4 days in acute care. they had to repair part of the aortic arch along with the ascending aorta. they did an afib ablation while they were in there too. went under around 7 am and vaguely remember... Read more.
That's a long surgery, Jerome! I'm sure you do feel run down! I basically had the same surgery done, but at separate times. In 2007 my ascending aorta was repaired due to an aneurysm, and the second surgery in 2014 for the heart valve replacement (a 12 hr surgery). I... Read more.
So glad you are through the surgery, have a good recovery!
Jerome so glad you are home and in the next phase! I thought of you in the days that followed- quite a journey but like you said we're on the other side. I still lose my breath but was told that would improve with time. Good luck as we head... Read more.
Jerome Stark posted an update
8 years ago (February 13, 2018)
well in 28 hours I will be heading to the hospital, had my pre op today, wow, this is as real as it gets.
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Will keep you in my thoughts all day on the 14th. May you have a smooth surgery tomorrow. Looking forward to hearing an update when you are recovering!
Looking forward to your updates Post Op Jerome!
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
Prayers your way.
Best wishes for an easy surgery and smooth recovery. I, also, look forward to your post op reports.
dont worry too much, i was scared to death the day of mine and it turned out to be a lot less pain and suffering than I expected.
thank you all, I just spent the last 2 hours doing my federal income taxes, surgery should be much less painful.
Jerome Stark posted an update
8 years ago (January 29, 2018)
Looks like every thing is on track for my Valentines day heart surgery. Ct scan is scheduled for February 1. pre=screening is Feburary 12 and surgery on February 14. Need to be at the hospital at 4:45am, that is very early for me!!
Good luck! Perfect day as it's my birthday too. ;) I am 3 years post op from my BAV. I remember having to be at the hospital so early too. Then an emergency came in so I sat waiting forever!
What a great day to "mend your heart". Best wishes for an easy surgery and recovery.
thanks for the great support, and happy birthday Kathleen.
I so wanted to schedule my OHS on Valentines Day, but my surgeon does not work on Wednesdays. All the best to you!

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