Helen Daw
8 years ago (February 22, 2018)
Yay!! Welcome to the recovery side!!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: January 20, 2018
Member Since: January 20, 2018
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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.
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Lilly Black
8 years ago (February 22, 2018)
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.
Bonnie Stone-Hope
8 years ago (February 22, 2018)
Glad to hear that you are doing well.
Welcome to recovery!
Susan Killian
8 years ago (February 22, 2018)
So glad you are through the surgery, have a good recovery!
Michelle E
8 years ago (February 26, 2018)
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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Clint Bayman reacted to this
8 years ago (February 13, 2018)
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!
8 years ago (February 13, 2018)
Looking forward to your updates Post Op Jerome!
Anonymous
8 years ago (February 13, 2018)
Prayers your way.
8 years ago (February 13, 2018)
Best wishes for an easy surgery and smooth recovery. I, also, look forward to your post op reports.
8 years ago (February 13, 2018)
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.
8 years ago (February 13, 2018)
thank you all, I just spent the last 2 hours doing my federal income taxes, surgery should be much less painful.
8 years ago (February 13, 2018)
Prayers for you Jerome and your heart team!
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!!
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Kathleen McClung and Bonnie Stone-Hope reacted to this
8 years ago (January 31, 2018)
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!
8 years ago (February 1, 2018)
What a great day to "mend your heart".
Best wishes for an easy surgery and recovery.
8 years ago (February 10, 2018)
thanks for the great support, and happy birthday Kathleen.
8 years ago (February 12, 2018)
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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