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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: September 13, 2019

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Maureen O'Neil posted an update
5 years ago (August 25, 2020)
1 month since my aorta valve replacement and aneurysm repair, feeling amazing! Start cardiac rehab 2 weeks ago highly recommend this program. I am on sternal precaution so weights are limited, able to spin on recumbent bike with resistance of 8( normal is 12 for me spinning) I am walking... Read more.
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
So good to hear your recovery story. Keep it up. Blessings and continued recovery
Today in cardiac Rehab I was able to do 15 min on the rowing machine with an average of 78 watts. 7 weeks post op, i still find this unbelievable i never expected to be this far along so quickly. Hiking on off days of Rehab and gardening as much... Read more.
Maureen O'Neil posted a photo
5 years ago (August 6, 2020)
Feeling Amazing and blessed, my mechanical valve was replace and aneurysm repaired on July 28 2020. I walk at least 4x a day this one was .62 goal is 2. Miles a day Only advice I have is if you are told to get in best possible shape and good... Read more.
That's great and agree 1000% on the "be in good shape" part of it. Really helps.
You have the right idea and attitude, I walked up to 10k when I was getting ready for surgery and the same when I could after. So much of the results and the recovery are dependent on your physical and mental conditioning. You look great, enjoy your new life 👍
Maureen O'Neil posted an update
5 years ago (August 5, 2020)
I was finally able to have my 2nd attempt for my surgery, July 28 2020!! Very successful aorta valve replacement and repair of thoracic aortic aneurysm, AMAZING
My surgery was still at the "elective" stage, in February I had a allergic reaction to the anesthesia so the surgeon called my first attempt. Corona virus struck therefore all the allergy testing was cancelled, put on hold until July 2 and naturally it came back inconclusive. Met with Surgeon... Read more.
What an awesome story! Congratulations Maureen!!!
This is the furthest I have walked without stopping .62 on slight incline. 2 miles a day feel amazing, I am one blessed woman
That's awesome to hear, congrats on your successful surgery!