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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: April 16, 2020

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Steve Thedford posted an update

4 years ago (September 30, 2021)

Feeling better. Cardiac rehab is a great way to get back into the groove of exercise. I have the confidence of knowing nothing is going to get blown out in the process. I only have a couple of minor aches and pains. One spot to the upper left portion of... Read more.

Steve Thedford posted an update

4 years ago (August 17, 2021)

Had the operation on August 10th. Felt pretty rough for the first couple of days. The surgeon Dr. Katz at Jupiter Medical Center recommended that I leave the hospital on Friday 13th or Sat. 14th. Since all my tubes were removed on Friday morning, I chose to leave Friday as... Read more.

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Mike Tirrell

Steve - glad to hear surgery went well. Congrats and take recovery slow...at least that's what everyone keeps telling me :)

Steve Thedford

Thanks Mike. Yes I'm having good days and some not so good. They said it would be like this. I'm just thankful to have all the support. I'll only do what's recommended by the doctors nurses and rehab tell me.

Steve Thedford posted an update

4 years ago (July 19, 2021)

Hello heart valve community. I have a question and I need suggestions pretty quick. Cardiologist said it's time to get the new heart valve operation. My question is I enjoy scuba diving and was curious if there's any effect on the heart valve with deep water compression? Say 60 to... Read more.

Anonymous

Hi Steve, welcome! As for your question I have no clue but wanted to let you know whatever valve you choose you will be just fine. My brother used to do scuba diving, you guys are fearless. I will be praying for everything to go well with your surgery. God... Read more.

Steve Thedford

Thank you Ana. I survived the operation on Tues. the 10th. I had the Aortic bio valve replacement with Dr. Katz at Jupiter Medical Center Fl. Great surgeon by the way.

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