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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 19, 2015

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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.
👍 Kate Watson and Chris Vereb reacted to this
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, heart valve patient
Anonymous
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.
You are doing great!---but listen to your body and don't overdue yet, the sternum takes at least 3 months to heal completly.
Sounds good, Ted! I third what Pamla and Elaine said, don't over do it. Take care and God bless you!
Ted Stalick posted an update
11 years ago (May 22, 2015)
Who-hoo! Dr. Starnes and everyone at USC Keck were the best!
👍 Meredith Bray, Nancy D and reacted to this
Yay for home; one thing being a hospital patient coes is make you appreciate HOME!

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