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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 24, 2017

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John Clough posted an update
8 years ago (March 30, 2018)
It looks like Arnolds natural valve lasted over 20 years.
8 years ago (March 30, 2018)
Really? I was just thinking about posting a Post to ask if anyone has ever heard of a person going beyond 15 yrs or so with their valve. 20 years is great! Mine is supposed to last at least 18 yrs. Hope Arnold has a quick recovery :) How about... Read more.
8 years ago (March 31, 2018)
I am doing fine 7 monts post opp, I am also looking at vitamin K2 which is suppose to steer calcium away from the valve. I sent Adam a note about it and he said he is going to be doing further research on it.
8 years ago (April 1, 2018)
Interesting! Haven't heard of that. I'll look out for updates. Glad to hear you are doing well 👍✌️
John Clough posted an update
8 years ago (March 24, 2018)
I posted this on facebook as well, seeing if anyone out there is taking vitamin k2 and how it is working for them?
8 years ago (March 24, 2018)
Hi John. Yes, I'm taking vitamin K2 -7 since end of last year. My bicuspid aortic valve replacement three weeks ago.. vivienappleby@gmail.com Would like to share notes.
8 years ago (March 24, 2018)
Good to know Vivien, I have yet to get on a regime I thought i would try to do it naturally through eating more fermented foods and drinking things like Kefir and Kombucha, is your cardiologist ok with you taking K2 so soon after surgery? I hope you are feeling... Read more.
8 years ago (March 25, 2018)
It is vitamin that in conjunction with vitamin D3 helps move calcium from arteries etc where it doesn't belong to the bones and teeth. Benefits to cardio /vascular and osteoporosis. Source : supplements or fermented foods - some cheese but easily the highest is Natto - a fermented soya bean... Read more.
8 years ago (March 25, 2018)
John - why the Macchu Picchu photo?
8 years ago (March 26, 2018)
I went there a couple of years ago loved it, I would highly recommend heading to Peru not only to check out Machu Pichu but do the rain forest and yes go to Lima and do a food tour because it houses 2 of the top five restaurants in South... Read more.
John Clough posted an update
8 years ago (February 26, 2018)
Going to get my hip replaced Friday, I would have never found out I had a bicuspid valve unless my surgeon insisted that I get a full physical before he would replace it.
8 years ago (February 26, 2018)
Best wishes and prayers for your upcoming hip surgery.
8 years ago (February 26, 2018)
Hope you have an easy surgery and great relief from your hip replacement surgery Friday!

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