Roselyn's Posts

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 20, 2021

Send Roselyn a Guestbook

My Posts

Roselyn Kubek posted an update
2 weeks ago (July 23, 2026)
5 years plus— Doing fine! Love this web site and all the good resources and people
Roselyn Kubek posted an update
3 years ago (June 22, 2023)
Two years and a month since SAVR and new aortic valve. Enjoying life in the garden and beyond!
3 years ago (June 23, 2023)
Wow that is great. Lovely to see you happy!
3 years ago (June 23, 2023)
Good to hear! Nice garden buddy…
3 years ago (June 23, 2023)
Great picture. So glad you are doing well!
3 years ago (June 23, 2023)
Congratulations Roselyn!
Roselyn Kubek posted an update
3 years ago (March 31, 2023)
2 questions for those of you with aortic valve replacements. I'm 2 years post. 1. I have a porcine valve. Hoping for 10-12 years at least. Anyone go that long or longer? 2. I've only needed a baby aspirin, but my last ekg showed an extra heart beat and so... Read more.
3 years ago (March 31, 2023)
I did have some PVCs about 1 years after surgery but it was corrected with medicine. I can't answer the question on the valve. I think there are a lot of variables.
3 years ago (April 1, 2023)
I had PACs about two years after mitral valve surgery. Unfortunately, I'm on extended release metoprolol. ❤️
3 years ago (April 1, 2023)
I am now about 2 yrs out. My surgeries gave me some damage, so PVCs are a problem. But...I have found that drinking a LOT of water really helps a ton! I was having them bad, like every 4th beat, a couple days ago. Had let my water intake slip.... Read more.
3 years ago (April 4, 2023)
Thank you…And for the water tip! Hoping I can avoid the meds
3 years ago (April 5, 2023)
I would be curious to know if it helps you too.
3 years ago (May 4, 2023)
Hi Greg, the water tip helped. PVCs are infrequent enough and my BP is low enough that my doctor thinks I don't need them for now. My Pvs are happening about 7% of the time. Feels weird, but not bothersome.
3 years ago (May 15, 2023)
That's great news!! They also come and go too. Mine have gone away for now.

Upcoming Surgeries

Don FitzGerald
Aortic Stenosis
August 11, 2026
Mary Jean Yarbrough
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
August 13, 2026
Kara Lee Ruckriegel
Aortic Regurgitation
August 13, 2026

Adam's Video Library

Adam's Video Library

Learn about heart valve surgery and patient success stories at Adam's video library.

Surgeon Spotlight

Dr. Castro is a world-renowned heart valve surgeon that has performed over 5,000 heart valve operations that include minimally-invasive techniques.