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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Sandy Schemelia posted an update

1 hour ago (August 13, 2026)

To all you heart warriors was wondering if any of your children have been tested for Lipoprotein (a) both of my daughters test with high levels of they both are getting a CT scan if heart disease runs in your family it’s worth getting this test to see if your... Read more.

Sandy Schemelia posted an update

2 months ago (May 14, 2026)

question for all you OHS does anyone still get tenderness or sharp pains in there chest. I am 2 years out and when I bend, pick up stuff and even sleep I get that soreness or sharp pain where my incision was and on my ribs. Just wondering. Was at... Read more.

Geoff Curtis

2 months ago (May 14, 2026)

I'm 19 months out & I still get a couple shooting pain spots in my upper rips when I hit certain positions. But overall, not too many

Ann T

2 months ago (May 15, 2026)

Hi. I had my first surgery in 2013 ( I think lol), second one 2021. I still get occasional sharp pains around the heart area and sternotomy site at times. I bring it up to Cardiologist constantly, but everything checks out ok. I'm thinking it must have to do with... Read more.

John Cook

2 months ago (May 15, 2026)

This post makes me feel a lot better with what I've been experiencing. I'm almost a year out. I get random discomfort in various places on my chest. It feels shallow, like it's in my ribs. I mentioned it to my cardiologist a month ago and he didn't act like... Read more.

Grace Mason

2 months ago (May 17, 2026)

I also still get twinges once in while, 3.5 years out. Usually it seems to occur if I twist my upper body in an unusual way. I often wonder if the sternal wires could be a factor.