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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: October 4, 2022

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Violet Helfen posted an update
3 years ago (December 3, 2022)
Hello All! It's been just over 3 weeks since my 09-Nov open heart surgery and I feel GREAT. I'm not 100% self-sufficient since my endurance and strength are not back to where it was pre-surgery, but I everyone that sees me comments how surprised they are to see me looking... Read more.
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Rose Madura
3 years ago (December 3, 2022)
Great news Violet! Welcome to recovery and glad it is going so well. 👍😊
Timothy Andre
3 years ago (December 3, 2022)
Congrats Violet!! I'm glad your experience at Mt. Sinai was good for you. Welcome to recovery ❤️🩹
Ana Brusso
3 years ago (December 3, 2022)
Good to hear from you, continued good health and God bless you
Greg Lewis
3 years ago (December 3, 2022)
So glad to hear that everything went well, and you are doing good!!
Pamela Gregory
3 years ago (December 3, 2022)
What great news! Don't rush yourself❤️
Klara Čičić
3 years ago (December 4, 2022)
Great news. I am glad you feel great. Looks can be deceiving as your body still has hell of a lot healing to do. I am the same, people are complementing, but inside is whole another situation. Just take it easy...
Leona Resch
3 years ago (December 4, 2022)
That's great news Violet! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations!!
Leona Resch
3 years ago (December 4, 2022)
That's great news Violet! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations!!
Leona Resch
3 years ago (December 4, 2022)
That's great news Violet! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations!!
Leona Resch
3 years ago (December 4, 2022)
That's great news Violet! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations!!
Patsy Stewart
3 years ago (December 4, 2022)
It's so good to read your report! Keep at it and you'll be better as time goes on.
Violet Helfen posted an update
3 years ago (November 8, 2022)
Day 0: Preoperative testing done today. Then ate lunch outdoors with hubby in Central Park - loved the experience! Trying to stay calm and positive. Giving it all to God. Tomorrow morning is game day!
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Marie Myers
3 years ago (November 8, 2022)
Wishing you a smooth journey through surgery and recovery!
Sara Latina
3 years ago (November 8, 2022)
You are in the best place possible. I had Ross procedure there a year ago. Every single person I dealt with was amazing there. Prayers for a smooth recovery. Don't let the little hiccups along the way get you down though. You got this!!!
Andrew Dial
3 years ago (November 8, 2022)
Violet, you are going to do absolutely amazing! Let your mind be at ease, breathe easy tonight, and go in there tomorrow with a smile on your face :) we will be here waiting for you on the other side :)
Ed Eller
3 years ago (November 9, 2022)
Wishing you well tomorrow and look forward to hearing of your success soon!
Rose Madura
3 years ago (November 9, 2022)
You did well by having a nice lunch and enjoyed the day. Best wishes for a successful surgery and uneventful recovery. Godspeed.

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