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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Kent Forrest posted an update

3 years ago (November 7, 2022)

I has been three weeks since my surgery and everything is going well. I am working will a team to keep my ANR where it should be, they have been very helpful. I am testing about every three days. I am doing a walk for about 25 min daily and... Read more.

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Ed Eller

3 years ago (November 7, 2022)

It's great to hear how well you are doing! I feel like we are in the same graduating class. I had similar surgery 2 days after you with a mechanical valve. I'm in a similar stage of recovery except my cardiac rehab is still 3 weeks from now.

Patsy Stewart

3 years ago (November 7, 2022)

This is wonderful to read! I'm sure you'll do great with your cardiac rehabilitation. Go, Kent!~🚶🏻♂️❤️ You too, Ed! Keep moving and you'll be ready for rehab! Funny story…. I had a lot of cake customers checking in to order a cake. I was constantly saying I was in rehab,... Read more.

Ana Brusso

3 years ago (November 7, 2022)

Hi Kent, so glad to hear your great progress in recovery. Continued good health and God bless you

Rose Madura

3 years ago (November 8, 2022)

Always great to hear successful stories! Yay! And so true...to be thankful it was caught early.

Kent Forrest posted an update

4 years ago (August 6, 2022)

I am thinking of moving forward with a mechanical valve. Can anyone share their experiences with a mechanical valve and warfren.

Michael Klusyk

4 years ago (August 6, 2022)

Hi Kent. My original plan for surgery was a Ross Procedure but I ended up with an Edwards Inspiris Resilia bioprosthetic valve due to an issue during surgery. I specifically had this alternate plan to avoid Coumadin (Warfarin) due to my very active lifestyle and job. I encourage you to... Read more.

Steve Neal

4 years ago (August 7, 2022)

I went for mechanical valve with warfarin. Took a while to get my INR stable (about 6 weeks) but fine now. Life is normal for me really. It doesn't have an affect on my day to day life (gym 4/5x a week lifting weights and spin). Bruise slightly easier than... Read more.

David Stumpf

4 years ago (August 7, 2022)

Kent, I am 59 years old and went with a mechanical valve 9 years ago. I home test my INR level once a week with zero issues. I still run/jog 4 miles a day and am very active. I am completely satisfied with my decision to go with a mechanical... Read more.

Rita Savelis

4 years ago (August 8, 2022)

Have had 2 mechanical valves for 7 years. It takes time to for your body to get used to anticoagulants. INR goes up and down. But now I test once a month and eat what I want and no longer think about it. I was 53 when I had OHS... Read more.

Kent Forrest

4 years ago (August 8, 2022)

Thank for the feedback

Mike Tirrell

4 years ago (August 10, 2022)

Hi Kent, I am 44 and have had my mechanical aortic valve for a year. I monotir my INR at home once a week or every other week. It's not been an issue for me at all. I don't have any bruising issues or anything like that.

Kent Forrest posted an update

4 years ago (June 27, 2022)

I am a 66 year old male that was diagnosed with non rheumatic aortic stenosis, thoracic aortic aneurysm without ruture and a bicuspid aortic valve. I am in the process of looking for a hospital and surgeon for valve replacement and correction of aneurysm. Looking to find statistical information on... Read more.

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Tom Everson

4 years ago (June 27, 2022)

Hi. I sure would consider the Mayo Clinic. Some have it rated as #2 in the USA

Mark Shaw

4 years ago (June 27, 2022)

Check https://publicreporting.sts.org/search/acsd

Adult Cardiac Surgery Public Reporting | STS Public Reporting

https://publicreporting.sts.org/search/acsd

The STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database (ACSD) contains information on surgical procedures submitted by participants—most often a hospital cardiothoracic surgery department or cardiothoracic surgery group at one or more hospitals; in some instances, a participant may be an individual surgeon.

Rose Madura

4 years ago (June 27, 2022)

I agree with Tom. If I lived in the Minneapolis area, I'd surely consider it. Do your research and I always recommend a second opinion. Start writing down questions you want to ask them...

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