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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: February 12, 2017

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Melissa Houser posted an update
4 years ago (May 23, 2022)
Wow, it has been a LONG time since I have been on this website. I realized this morning that it was 5 years ago today that I had my aortic valve replacement surgery. I have an On-X valve, and my INR is very stable between 1.5-2. I have had no... Read more.
4 years ago (May 23, 2022)
Melissa, I am on my one week anniversary and would love to hear what your highs and lows were. I had same procedure as you down to the on-x valve.
4 years ago (May 24, 2022)
Good to hear from you Melissa and glad you are doing so well. ❤️👍
2 years ago (March 31, 2024)
Hey Melissa, glad to see you're doing well. 🤗
Melissa Houser posted an update
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
So thankful for my surgeon, Dr. Hani Najm, at Cleveland Clinic and the wonderful ladies who helped me after surgery. The ticker (On-X) is working well, and my INR is stable. For those with upcoming surgeries, you are in my prayers. Yes, you will get through this!!!
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
It's great to hear you are doing so well!
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
Thank you for letting us know you are doing well. Sending best wishes and prayers for happiness and success.
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
That's wonderful to hear Melissa! Hope you are enjoying your new job & your move:)
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
Great to hear, Melissa! happy valviversary!!
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
Melissa, so glad to hear. I was just wondering how you were doing. Our surgeries were so close. It's good to hear you had an uneventful recovery and all is well.
8 years ago (May 24, 2018)
Congrats! Happy anniversary!
8 years ago (May 24, 2018)
Happy anniversary Melissa!
8 years ago (May 24, 2018)
You go Melissa!!!
8 years ago (May 24, 2018)
Happy ❤️ Anniversary !!!
Melissa Houser posted a photo
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
Me right after surgery.
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
Oh, that dreamy, just waking up from anesthesia feeling...Don't you miss that neck line? NOT!
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
Hi, Marie - hope you are doing well. You are almost 1 year also! :)
8 years ago (May 23, 2018)
Yes, it was a year for me on March 28th. It is unbelievable how time flies? I am doing well also, and the surgery seems like it was in another lifetime...

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