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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: December 19, 2018

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Rosemary Hudson posted a photo
4 years ago (January 27, 2022)
Hi Everyone. I had Open Heart surgery on January 25th 2016 at the age of 55. I have a Carbon/Titanium Aortic valve, operation performed by Prof. Steven Westerby in Oxford, England. UK. I wish to show you my Scar of 6 years. I am feeling Fantastic, very fi
Rosemary Hudson posted a photo
7 years ago (December 20, 2018)
Hi, this picture was taken 20 months after my open heart surgery, the scar is barely noticeable :)
Aww. Barbara that is great. I like to wear necklaces and j just can right now. Looking forward to being able to resume necklace wearing soon!
Rosemary Hudson posted a photo
7 years ago (December 20, 2018)
Hi, as you can see my scar has faded with help from my masseuse, who gave me extra manipulation of the skin around the area to prevent build up of scar tissue. This pic was taken 12 months after my op :)
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Tell me about this massage therapy manipulation thing you speak of. Never heard of it.

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