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Diagnosis: Pulmonary Stenosis

Member Since: March 9, 2024

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Stephanie Cole posted an update
2 years ago (March 9, 2024)
Just found out that my 12-yo valve is breaking down again… waiting game begins. Sometimes I think this is the hardest part.
❤️ Grace Mason and Teressa Phillips reacted to this
2 years ago (March 9, 2024)
So sorry to hear you will need a redo.. But i guess that is the price all of us with tissue valves may have to pay. Beautiful pictures, by the way!
2 years ago (March 9, 2024)
Oh no. It sounds like you have really been through it and k ow the routine all too well. Best wishes to you.
2 years ago (March 9, 2024)
Very sorry to hear you are looking at another surgery. I have been through two OHS myself and would certainly not want to have a third. The process has improved so much over the years and there are more options. My second OHS which was not that long ago was... Read more.
2 years ago (March 9, 2024)
Wishing you well Stephanie ❤️
2 years ago (March 9, 2024)
Hi Stephanie, what kind of valve did you have the first two times? Can they do TAVR?
2 years ago (March 9, 2024)
Sad to hear. What type valve do you have??
2 years ago (March 10, 2024)
Sorry that you may have to go through that again. You know the way.
2 years ago (March 11, 2024)
Thanks all…I'm so grateful to be back on this site. It got me through my last surgery years ago. What a whirlwind of emotions. I have a bovine pulmonic valve… and yes really hoping for a TAVR. Well, was hoping for nothing - but would prefer cath lab.
2 years ago (March 11, 2024)
No, I work for a rehab company in AZ :)

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