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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: June 30, 2018

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Philip Langlois posted an update

4 years ago (November 27, 2021)

2018 valve repair at the cleveland clinic. 2019 looks leaky, we will monitor you. 2020 looks like we will have to open you up again at some point. Headed back to cleveland this week for my 2021 appointment. The 1st surgery was pretty hard. I'm not looking forward to doing... Read more.

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Philip Langlois

Don't think I'm blaming the CC, I firmly believe that they did what needed to be done. Would have probably been dead by now if they hadn't. They were very good to me there.

Marie Myers

Hoping you get some good news on your next checkup. Hang in there!

Miriam St.Clair

I hope it goes well.

Anonymous

Will pray for a good solution for your valve issue, your doctors will do their best to take care of it I'm sure. God bless you 🙏

Joshua Rosenfeld

The dreaded re-repair. My first surgery was in August this year, and I was just told I'd need re-repair "when I'm ready." Being in limbo, waiting for symptoms, etc. is frustrating. You've been doing that for a couple of years so I give you credit.

Philip Langlois

Good news for me! The appt went better than expected. No progression! Actually said that my heart is a little better this time around. Wants to see me in a year. Said that he figures (no guarantees) that I'll stay like this for many years... just keep getting checked for... Read more.

Philip Langlois

@Joshua, best of luck my friend. I figure the next time they will just replace instead of repair. but who knows.

Philip Langlois posted an update

5 years ago (November 12, 2020)

Yikes! My valve bicuspid aortic valve repair is not holding up. my leak has returned to the severe category. Looks like I'm going back to the cleveland clinic for open heart surgery... to install an animal valve. Original surgery was Dec 2018... No immediate schedule for the re-surgery.

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Anonymous

Hi Philip, so sorry to hear you will need another surgery. It must be shocking and disconcerting but knowing you are going to the Cleveland clinic makes me feel better. You will be taken care of by one of the best open heart teams and feel confident you will be... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Phillip - So sorry to read your news. As Ana advises, stay positive - you'll get through this and we'll be with you every step of the way!

Kevin Lee

Hang in there Philip.

Shannon Gray

So sorry, Philip. Keep taking gentle care of yourself and know we're with you through it all!

Marie Myers

How disappointing !Keep us posted on your evolving plans.

Rose Madura

Oh no! I'm sorry to hear this.

Barbara Wood

So sorry, best wishes!

Philip Langlois

Thanks for all of the well wishes. I'm not too frustrated over this as its nothing I can control. I don't like the waiting though. They want to check me again in a year. Waiting feels like I'm putting my life on hold. I don't like that. For example. I'm... Read more.

Philip Langlois posted an update

7 years ago (November 28, 2018)

Today was my last day at work. I have a couple of vacation days to take before driving to Cleveland on 12/4, Preop testing 12/5. Surgery 12/6. I'm kinda excited to get this behind me.

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Dan Baltazor

Sounds like you're ready. The week before feels like the longest one. Praying you find some Peace and good luck on the pre op tests.

Jennifer McInerney

Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Just think what a wonderful Christmas gift - a return to heart health

Rob Sparling

Philip, glad to see your post and hear your news. I know you have been patient. It will be good to have you on this side! You will do great! They will take excellent care of you and you will be ready and able to raise the bar on your... Read more.

Tracy Fallu

Phillip- How are you doing?

Philip Langlois

I made it! thanks. had some Afib when I got back home.... probably not out of the woods for that but it hasn't come back since christmas eve

Philip Langlois

They ended up doing three procedures, not just two... CABG, Aortic valve repair, modified david procedure which fixes the aortic root without taking the valve.

Philip Langlois

I'm in cardiac rehab now... I'm surprised at how much I look forward to it. It makes me feel safe to push myself. I want to push, but I'm afraid to so this makes me comfortable to try.

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