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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Ted Stalick posted an update

10 years ago (May 19, 2016)

May 19, 2015 my aortic valve was replaced with a tissue valve by dr Starnes at USC keck. My recovery the first two months was slowed by it taking longer for the incision to heal up fully. At about 120 days I started light Pilates and continued cardio with walks... Read more.

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Lilly Black

10 years ago (May 20, 2016)

Happy 1 yr anniversary, Ted! I'm right there with you. Feeling so much better! I can actually exercise and walk with no chest pain! I'm so grateful each day. Good news for you and congrats!

Ted Stalick posted an update

11 years ago (June 11, 2015)

The recovery has been about as expected. The biggest surprise was the challenge regulating INR level with warfarin and vitamin k levels to the 2.0 to 2.5 range. My INR has yo yo'd from 1.7 to 3.7 but I think we have it in control now. I have a small... Read more.

Anonymous

11 years ago (June 11, 2015)

Sounds like you a recovering great, Ted! Listen to your body. Don't overdo it. Walking over a mile a day sounds amazing! It usually always takes a while to regulate the INR level. Praying for your continued healing.

Ted Stalick

11 years ago (June 11, 2015)

Thanks