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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Maureen Zambuto posted an update

3 years ago (June 30, 2023)

Recovering from 2 ohs aortic valve replacement. Doing fine. Needed pacemaker after surgery. Not unusual in second surgery. Larger valve used to replace valve Remo ved

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Marie Myers

3 years ago (June 30, 2023)

Glad to hear you are recovering well! How did this surgical experience compare to the first surgery?

Pamela Gregory

3 years ago (July 1, 2023)

So glad you are doing fine! Let you friends and family help you so you can put all of your energy into recovery- walking, resting, healing inside and out. Wishing you an smooth transition back to normalcy❤️

Maureen Zambuto

3 years ago (July 13, 2023)

Hi Marie, Physically about the same. Mentally much better. You understand you will be okay. You know you will experience discomfort. You will have some days where you are a bit down. This is all normal. You know you'll plow ahead. I'm 5 weeks post op, doing great.

Maureen Zambuto posted an update

3 years ago (May 9, 2023)

Getting ready for my surgery June 1. This will be the second AVR for me. No complaints, it has been 15 years since my first surgery. Will be doing open geart procedure . Looking forward to goo

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Rose Madura

3 years ago (May 9, 2023)

Hi Maureen. Best wishes on your 2nd surgery. I'm always wondering how long my valve will last. Glad your first one lasted 15 years. Please keep us posted.

Grace Mason

3 years ago (May 10, 2023)

I hope I am so fortunate to get 15 yrs, once mine is done. Wishing you all the best your second time!

Maureen Zambuto

3 years ago (July 13, 2023)

Thanks. I'm 5 weeks post op. I'm doing great. Grace, you will be fine. These new valves are even better than 15 years ago.

Grace Mason

3 years ago (July 13, 2023)

Great to hear your recovery is going well, Maureen. ❤️

Maureen Zambuto posted an update

4 years ago (May 13, 2022)

14 years post avr with biological valve. Past several months have become winded while walking , fatigue and episodes of lightheadedness. Will see my Dr. in 2 weeks. What are the chances of a tavar for second replacement surgery ?

Rose Madura

4 years ago (May 13, 2022)

Hi Maureen. Wow. Fourteen years is pretty good, I'd say. To answer your question, my aunt, in 2002 had a bio valve done via SAVR. Hers lasted about 13 years and she had a TAVR and was the first in her county to be a "younger" and "healthy" person get... Read more.

Maureen Zambuto

4 years ago (May 19, 2022)

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