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

Member Since: December 28, 2020

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Scott Mills posted an update

1 week ago (June 3, 2026)

May 20 was my 1 year. I didn't post anything for two reasons. 1. I was away on vacation lol 2. I was waiting until June 1 for my follow up with my cardiologist. Good news is, all is well. Homograft and Autograft both doing great. I don't think I... Read more.

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Dennis Shaffer

Huge congratulations on year one! That first year is a massive milestone. In my experience, time is a great confidence builder, the anxiety eventually takes a back seat to life. Wishing you total peace of mind moving forward!

Robert Miller

Since you are 1 year in with everything looking ok, you are doing great! For me, it's like electronics, either it fails within 1 year or it will last for a long time. It seems you are in the "last for a long time" category as most people are.

Marie Myers

Congrats! I understand the angst over awaiting cardiology visits and test results…

Rose Madura

Congratulations! It's always fantastic to hear good news from your cardiologist. 🙌

John Cook

That's awesome.

Scott Mills

Thanks team!

Ana Brusso

Grateful for your first anniversary and good visit with cardiologist. Congratulations

Grace Mason

Great news Scott! Happy 1st!

Scott Mills posted an update

6 months ago (December 7, 2025)

Hi team. I'm 6 month post op, and feeling good. I did notice today that I have a bulge at the bottom of my scar, which I can "expand" if I create some abdominal pressure. I'm guessing it's an incision aneurysm / hernia. Anyone have experience with this? Thanks!

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John Cook

No, but it sounds like something you would follow up with your surgeon with. Mine keeps looking weird to me but it's because I've had my chest shaved so many times over the last 2 years, I'm not used to having a hairy chest again.

Scott Mills posted an update

8 months ago (September 29, 2025)

Well I'm over 4 months post surgery now, and part way through Cardia Rehab. At about the 3 month mark I was had a holter monitor for a week to determine if the Afib I had in the hospital was still gone. if so, I'd be taken off the blood... Read more.

Rose Madura

I had a similar case of having PVCs about 4 months after surgery. But a change in medication fixes the problem. Scott, I hope it can be worked out with medication for you as well.

Robert Miller

If any doubts, and it seems there are doubts, stay on the blood thinner. I am on it constantly despite having the appendage removed. Blood thinners can be a bit of a pain (frequent nose bleeds, bruising, etc) but they can reduce the chances of blood clots (the very one... Read more.

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