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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 11, 2014

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Laura Brase posted a photo

11 years ago (February 7, 2015)

This is me today, 4 months post-op!!! Feeling blessed. :)

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Jim Kelly-Evans

11 years ago (February 7, 2015)

Wow! Great photo Laura...you look wonderful!

Tammi Gunwall

11 years ago (February 7, 2015)

Great photo! You look amazing Laura.

Bob M

11 years ago (February 7, 2015)

Great smile! Nice scar!

Anonymous

11 years ago (February 7, 2015)

You are looking blessed! Good for you. You must be ready and willing to do some serious rehab, eh? Take care.

Laura Brase posted an update

11 years ago (February 7, 2015)

Today marks 4 months with my new aortic valve!! It's gone so fast! I started lifting yesterday with my husband at my side. I've been doing light exercising but I'm ready to go all in and get back at it! I'll be starting TurboFire at the beginning of the week... Read more.

Emily Shively

11 years ago (February 7, 2015)

Hi Laura! By your comment about your valve not being permenant, I take it you chose a tissue valve? I am two weeks post-op with a bovine valve. I'm doing great so far and I'm so thankful that it's over. But the thought that I'll have to go through all... Read more.

Bob M

11 years ago (February 7, 2015)

Great recovery! Just like you, others here, and me who are betting on the valve in valve procedure for the next round.

Laura Brase posted an update

11 years ago (January 7, 2015)

Wow, 3 months ago today, at this time I was going through surgery. It has flown by! I'm feeling great but it's hard to get out with this ridiculous Iowa weather. It's -4 today, burr! I feel as though it was all a dream, a good dream. My experience was... Read more.

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Judi Nunez

11 years ago (January 7, 2015)

I can't wait to be on your side. I am waiting for surgery end of January or early Feb and I am a wreck. I am scared I am anxious i want to cry all the time. I ask myself whats wrong with me ? why do I feel so... Read more.

Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (January 7, 2015)

Great to hear you're doing so well, Laura!

Joseph Ballett

11 years ago (January 7, 2015)

Glad things are going great nice to have a update.

Joan Napier

11 years ago (January 7, 2015)

Laura, It's good to hear your success story, and that you are doing so well. It must be so nice that life is back to normal again. Wishing you all the best!

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