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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 20, 2021

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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!

❤️ Rose Madura, Roselyn Kubek and reacted to this

Klara ÄŒiÄiÄ‡

Wow that is great. Lovely to see you happy!

Marie Myers

Good to hear! Nice garden buddy…

Rose Madura

Great picture. So glad you are doing well!

Ana Brusso

Congratulations Roselyn!

Valerie Allen

Wonderful!

Roselyn Kubek

Thank you!

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.

Rose Madura

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.

Susan Lynn

I had PACs about two years after mitral valve surgery. Unfortunately, I'm on extended release metoprolol. ❤️

Greg Lewis

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.

Roselyn Kubek

Thank you…And for the water tip! Hoping I can avoid the meds

Greg Lewis

I would be curious to know if it helps you too.

Roselyn Kubek

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.

Greg Lewis

That's great news!! They also come and go too. Mine have gone away for now.

Roselyn Kubek posted an update

4 years ago (May 23, 2022)

Question for all of you who had a sternotomy souvenir pillow: What did you do with it afterwards? Trying to come up with a creative year 1 ending for it as I just found it in the back of my car