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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: April 12, 2026

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1 month ago (July 20, 2026)
4 days away..... super emotional right now. Excited and Scared all at the same time.
1 month ago (July 21, 2026)
Wishing you well on your upcoming date Justin ❤️‍🩹
1 month ago (July 23, 2026)
Justin, be prepared for emotions to intensify each day...It took me by surprise, I did not have symptoms, and heading into open heart surgery turned very emotional. The anesthesia doctor ended up giving me something to calm me as soon as we were through the OR doors.
6 days ago (August 27, 2026)
Thank you! 5 weeks out post op..... feeling really good!!!
6 days ago (August 27, 2026)
That is great! ❤️‍🩹 welcome to recovery! Are you scheduled for cardiac rehab? It can help you build confidence to get back to normal.
5 days ago (August 28, 2026)
Yes, I just started this week! 3 days in. It helped I was already walking 1-2 miles per day. Chest still sore to cough, etc. But I feel like a million dollars since right before surgery. 😇
5 days ago (August 28, 2026)
Yeah I was already somewhat emotional and now, it's hard to hold back. LOL
5 days ago (August 28, 2026)
That has got to make you feel good despite soreness if you can tell a big difference from before surgery. Rehab made me feel safer when I wanted to push myself, knowing I was being monitored. Plus it was nice to meet people in similar situation post surgery. Tears would... Read more.

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