Patricia Miller
Congratulations Valerie! Three tough surgeries in two years. You are stronger than you think. :)
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Valerie's Posts
Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: April 23, 2023
Member Since: April 23, 2023
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Valerie Allen posted an update
3 months ago (April 18, 2026)
Two year anniversary of my aortic valve replacement and aortic aneurysm replacement. It was performed at Cleveland Clinic with the great Dr Roselli. Couldn't ask for better care. Since then I've had two badly-needed knee replacements. I've got to say while the worry of the heart surgery went on for... Read more.
Deena Z
Yay.....what a great feeling.
Rose Madura
Congratulations Valerie. Happy Anniversary!❤️🩹
Pamela Gregory
Happy Anniversary!!!!❤️
Grace Mason
Happy anniversary dear Valerie!! Glad to hear you got your knees done. I have heard that knee surgery recovery is tough. Hopefully you had a good rehab for the knees.
Valerie Allen posted an update
4 months ago (February 25, 2026)
I had my two year echo and EKG for my aortic valve replacement and aneurysm repair. All looks good! So thankful to you all and the surgeon/staff/hospital!
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Pamela Gregory and Ercan Afacan reacted to this
I'm glad to hear that from you Valerie!- Sending you my warm regards.
Hi Valerie, Happy to hear your two year check went well and things are looking good. It's such a great feeling when you get a thumbs up from your doctor.👍 It will be two years in April since Dr. Gillinov did my tricuspid and mitral valve repair. Like you I'm... Read more.
Thats nice to hear.
Congratulations Valerie!!! Always a nice feeling and relief to get a good report❤️😊
Yay!!!! Gratitude
That's great news Valerie! Congratulations.
Glad you got good results Valerie. Well done!
Belated congratulations on your 2+ years of a healthy heart Valerie! Now your knees, wow! Good for you—you’ll be doing cartwheels in no time! 😊❤️🙏🏻
Valerie Allen posted an update
1 year ago (July 23, 2025)
I just got off the videoconference with the amazing Dr Roselli. A huge talent in the aortic surgery world. This was my one year check with him, though I did previously have a one year check with my cardiologist. He said the CT and Echo images sent up were great,... Read more.
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Pamela Gregory, Rose Madura and
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Roselli is a rockstar. A friend has had at this point 5 open heart surgeries, with aortic dissection plus valve replacements and some side infections just for fun. Roselli has managed it all with great focus and a real personal connection with the patient and his family. He is amazing.... Read more.
This is great news Valerie! ❤️🩹
Very good news Valerie and confidence you shows on your surgeon, which for me is very important. ❤️
Love this! Thanks for the update!
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