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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

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Pam Williams posted an update

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

Hi to my heart friends ,I had my avr 17 months ago I thought everything regarding my heart was going really well I was unable to complete my cardio rehab as my left knee gave up on me so I had a new knee 11 weeks ago all going reasonably... Read more.

Marie Myers

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

Try not to be discouraged. I think a trace leak may be common. Hopefully others who know more will respond and let us know.

Civita Fahey

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

Pam I'm sorry to hear about that..I know how we all fear our checkups. But,if your cardiologist said not to worry, try not to. I know its hard.. I worry about everything.. keepy your spirits up .. we are here to listen

Helen Daw

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

Hi Pam, I am 3 months post op and I know I will never stop worrying, but I have to have faith and trust in my doctors that they did everything right. And if something went wrong, I still will have faith that they will fix it. Trust your doctors... Read more.

Pam Williams

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

Thank you Marie, Civita, and Helen, for your encouraging and kind words just what I needed, it's good to know you are just a chat away I appreciate your replys so much

Steve Farthing

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

My cardiologist said leaks are so common that for example the tricuspid valve leaks on over 70% of the population and does not mean there is a problem if there is a slight leak.

Dorothea Sautter

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

Hi Pam, I had AVR 6 months ago and was told a few weeks later during my ultrasound check-up that I had a slight leak. I was so disappointed at first, because I had thought that after I got a new valve, everything would be perfect. The cardiologist told me... Read more.

Rose Madura

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

Hi Pam. I know it can be hard NOT to worry, but try not to worry. I had a leaky heart most of my life and didn't need surgery until age 59 so a "miniscual" leak should be no cause for concern.

Pam Williams

8 years ago (April 30, 2018)

Thank you Dorothea, Rose, and Steve for your reassuring comments it's good to hear from and you have put my mind at rest I didn't realise this could possibly happen we are so lucky to have this site to reach out to when we need to hear from people who... Read more.

Jeannette McLaughlin

7 years ago (October 25, 2018)

Hello! Pam - Hope you're all healed from the knee operation and can run with your grandkids! I hope also that you have been reassured regarding the leaky valve. During a video conference call with my heart surgeon, five and a half months post-surgery, the nurse read the report from... Read more.

Pam Williams posted an update

8 years ago (November 21, 2017)

It's amazing to think this time a year ago today I received my new tissue valve, I am so grateful to my wonderful surgeon, today I had lunch with a lovely lady I befriended whilst in hospital she also had valve replacement same day as me ,we raised a glass... Read more.

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Bonnie Stone-Hope

8 years ago (November 21, 2017)

Happy Anniversary! Sounds like you are doing great!

Laura Shepherd

8 years ago (November 21, 2017)

Happy Anniversary!

Meredith Bray

8 years ago (November 22, 2017)

Happy Birthday! Eat Cake!

Lilly Black

8 years ago (November 22, 2017)

Happy anniversary and congratulations! Cheers, Pam! 🥂✌️

Pam Williams

8 years ago (November 22, 2017)

Thank you ladies for your good wishes, Meredith I remember you were the 1st person who welcomed me to this site as a newby thank you. Pam

Rose Madura

8 years ago (November 22, 2017)

Happy Anniversary!

Kim Carpenter

8 years ago (April 29, 2018)

Congratulations ! That is great to hear! Happy heartaversary ❤️

Pam Williams posted an update

9 years ago (February 28, 2017)

Hi to all you brave people, I had my avr 3 months ago I now have a bovine valve a perimount magna i was initially offered a tavi a big decision but i asked my surgeon if he were me which would he go for and without hesitation he said... Read more.

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