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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Michael Donohoe posted an update

10 years ago (December 9, 2015)

I have been so busy, I have not shared much lately. My aortic valve replacement and surprise triple bypass surgery was on June 25th, so Christmas Day will be six months. I returned to the fast paced industry of healthcare advertising in NYC in early September...I thought it was going... Read more.

Jean Knappik

10 years ago (December 9, 2015)

Merry Christmas to you, sounds like you are doing great...you will be amazed at how well you do with vegan or even vegetarian all your Arteries will stay as clean as a wistle. Keep up all the good, healthy living!

Michael Donohoe posted an update

11 years ago (July 23, 2015)

Hi All...I have not posted since surgery and today is the four week mark. A lot has happened, but overall I am doing great. In short, I was scheduled to receive an Onyx valve to replace my bicuspid aortic valve and possibly an artery replacement. Once said and done, it... Read more.

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Nancy D

11 years ago (July 23, 2015)

Oh my! So you have had a triple bypass in addition to the Onyx bicuspid replacement ?? Glad to hear you are doing so well. It isn't an easy journey, but you are doing much more than 'I survived!" It sounds like you are doing amazingly well, driving, rehab and... Read more.

Kimberly Biddick

11 years ago (July 23, 2015)

Great to hear you are doing well!

Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (July 23, 2015)

It does sound like you're doing great to have gone through all that, Michael. Prayers for continued recovery! God bless!

Bob M

11 years ago (July 23, 2015)

Outstanding! Great recovery heart brother! Take it easy! And in my opinion, of course, follow your new heart to your calling of patient advocacy. And again, of course, in the cardiac wing.

Robert Osmachenko

11 years ago (July 23, 2015)

It sounds like you have had your share of challenges and pain. Peace be with you heart brother. You've touched on a few things that I would like to know more about such as your prescription for iron. Is heart medication such as blood thinners and metropolol driving your iron... Read more.

Gerald Schaffer

11 years ago (July 24, 2015)

Congrats on doing so well at 4 weeks. I hope your recovery starts to pick up now that you've made it through the toughest part.

Mary K

11 years ago (July 24, 2015)

Welcome to the "other side" . For most people that means the afterlife. Here it means life after surgery. Congrats on your progress. I am five weeks today: AVR. The breathing tube in the ICU was the worst for me too. But we made it through. Congrats on getting your... Read more.

Eleanor R

11 years ago (July 24, 2015)

Sounds like you are on the mend, and that you got things taken care in time, even at a young age. Now, getting back on track physically you can have a full recovery. Keep it up! Eleanor

Cheryl Batzing

11 years ago (July 24, 2015)

Michael, you've been through it heart brother! I know what you mean about maybe feeling a calling towards education or whatever after going through OHS....I feel similarly, but not sure where that will lead me! Praying for your continued healing.

Steve Waddick

10 years ago (November 3, 2015)

Michael, glad to hear things are going well for you. I will be going through all this next week. I had a question about the On-x valve. I have read about the lower dose of blood thinners but looks like it still might be trial. Also, i know everybody is... Read more.

Michael Donohoe posted an update

11 years ago (June 17, 2015)

I am one week out from surgery and I have noticed that over the past week, I am feeling worse. I am taking my meds, taking it a bit slower and getting ready for my pre-op on Friday. I am not sure if this is more physical or emotional. With... Read more.

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Suzanne Hunter

11 years ago (June 17, 2015)

I can totally relate to the feeling more yucky. Not long now and you will still feel a bit yucky but in a different way and in a recovery way.

Anonymous

11 years ago (June 17, 2015)

Praying that you will feel better soon, and that the time between now and surgery passes quickly for you.

Dan D.

11 years ago (June 17, 2015)

Good luck with surgery. My biggest post-op mental problem is a persistent, nagging malaise which includes excruciating boredom with television, the internet, work and friends (other than a few). I'm 4 weeks out of surgery and can drive but have no desire to go anywhere in particular, especially since I... Read more.

Bill Cherry

11 years ago (June 17, 2015)

Hope & best wishes for both you Michael, and Dan D. This feeling you describe is no fun at all and I guess is common enough to be listed as a adverse side effect of this operation experience that all of us have to face. I am hoping that your... Read more.

Tammy Pilcher

11 years ago (June 17, 2015)

Praying for you, Michael! Praying for you too, Dan D! God bless y'all!

Janice Powell

11 years ago (June 26, 2015)

Hi I hope your surgery was a success and you are in recovery to start feeling better.. You are right I feel like I need to go in to get check because seems like that fluid is coming back even more now.. I hope everything ok because I don't need... Read more.

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