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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Member Since: April 24, 2015
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Kelly Weisgarber posted an update
5 years ago (November 17, 2020)
Thought I'd pop in for quick update- I'm hardly ever on anymore. Today marks 5 years since my OHS. I'm doing well. Still skipping beats- my new Apple Watch tell me "inconclusive" most times when I check my ECG.
Last echo was in February- right before COVID changed the way... Read more.
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Kelly Weisgarber
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Happy anniversary and continued good health
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Thanks Ana!
Kelly Weisgarber posted an update
9 years ago (November 16, 2016)
Today marks one year since my OHS to repair my bicuspid aortic valve and aortic aneurysm. I'm doing pretty well. I thought my heart would feel perfect- but I still have skipped beats and times it feels like it's pounding. My last echo showed mild regurgitation. Which I'm told is... Read more.
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Awesome Kelly! Congrats! Fyi, I have some mild regurgitation. You're right. It is common. Here's a video about this... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OnAsVyVsjvs.
Thank you Adam!
Had the same procedure June 7, 2016. My heart never races but does ocassionally go into a skipped beat rhythm for a minute or so.
Thanks James. I hope you are doing well at almost 6 months post op.
Kelly Weisgarber posted an update
10 years ago (May 16, 2016)
I'm 6 months post aortic valve repair/aortic annuerism repair today. I'm feeling pretty good. I finished cardiac rehab a few weeks ago. I enjoyed it and continue to walk and work out at a local gym now. There are still a few things that I can't do, push ups for... Read more.
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HI Kelly, I am scheduled to have my aortic valve replaced and my ascending aorta aneurysm replaced on May 27th. My surgery is to be done at U of M Frankel cardiovascular center. Dr. Deeb has done over 6 thousand of these so I'm feeling as secure as I can.... Read more.
Hi Kelly, I had similar surgery 3 months ago and also had a maze procedure to correct my afib. I'm doing great and my afib converted last week (hallelujah). I have 3 weeks left of cardiac rehab and feeling stronger each day. Now that my heart is beating regularly, it... Read more.
Thanks for the note Barrett ... I'm not sure why we feel the hard beats, I have read of others on this site mention it. I'll be asking my cardiologist about it too. Good luck to you!
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