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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 3, 2024

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Sandy Schemelia posted an update

1 month 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

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

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

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

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.

Sandy Schemelia posted an update

5 months ago (January 20, 2026)

How do I ask a question during the webinars on Thursday

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Adam Pick

Hi Sandy, What's your question? I'll do my best to get it answered during the webinar.

Sandy Schemelia posted an update

1 year ago (August 1, 2024)

As of August 6 it will be 4 months since I had surgery. I am back to work, going to the beach, working out not at full capacity as of yet, still walk 2 - 3 miles.

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