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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Atrial Fibrillation, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: March 18, 2016

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Richard Valentine posted an update
10 years ago (April 7, 2016)
I am now two weeks and two days post OHS, aortic valve replacement and septal myectomy. I experienced AFIB three days after the surgery, but fortunately it resolved with medications after three days. I am home recovering, and am truly amazed at how I am doing. I get tired easily,... Read more.
10 years ago (April 7, 2016)
Great news. We all are stronger than we think we are!
10 years ago (April 7, 2016)
For me, every week got better and better. I then started thinking I felt great but did not realize until a week or two down the road that I really didn't feel as good as I previously thought I felt. All you can do is keep working at things and... Read more.
10 years ago (April 8, 2016)
You did it! The good news its only going to get better. Just be patient and keep going in the right direction especially after only two weeks. Be proud of yourself, you deserve it. Good luck and peace in the rest of your journey.

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