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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis

Member Since: October 17, 2017

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Wendy Evans posted an update
9 months ago (November 6, 2025)
Well, I'm back where I was almost exactly 8 years ago. Getting a new AVR! They couldn't do the TAVR I was expecting because 1) the valve is too small 2) There is nothing compatible (they had to send my info to the manufacturer in California!) TAVR team can't do... Read more.
Marie Myers
9 months ago (November 7, 2025)
I am know there have been people here on their second (or third) go-around. Hopefully those folks will chime in with their stories..I myself am at that 8 year mark, and it is a little spooky when I get my routine echocardiograms…
Wendy Evans posted an update
7 years ago (October 31, 2018)
It's my one year anniversary!!!! Living life to the fullest and loving it! Can't believe what a difference having an AVR has made in my life.
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Susan Lynn
7 years ago (October 31, 2018)
Happy Anniversary! ❤
Anonymous, heart valve patient
Anonymous
7 years ago (October 31, 2018)
Congrats!
Wendy Evans posted an update
8 years ago (February 18, 2018)
Ok, admitted to LGH with severe pain upper right quadrant and down right arm: Diagnosis: Gallstones. Good news is they completely checked out the heart again and all is well and operating normally. Surgery in the near future to remove gallbladder. I'm ready to be healthy again!!!!
Tracy Simmons
8 years ago (February 18, 2018)
Oh goodness Wendy. Best of luck with the gallbladder surgery. Doesn't it seem sometimes that when it rains it pours? I had my gallbladder removed several years ago - it was a relatively smooth procedure and short hospital stay. Very best of luck.
Marie Myers
8 years ago (February 18, 2018)
I think you have already fulfilled your surgery quota for a while! Seriously, hope it all goes smoothly, and that it is the last surgery you will ever need...
Nancy Surprenant Takahashi
8 years ago (February 18, 2018)
Same here, had hysto in 2016 and 14 weeks later had to have my gallbladder out, now OHS....good grief....
Barbara Wood
8 years ago (February 19, 2018)
That seems unfair, but glad it wasn't the heart! Best wishes!
Rose Madura
8 years ago (February 19, 2018)
Wendy, what a scare. I'm sure the last thing you want is another surgery. But at this this one will not be as invasive as OHS was. Best wishes.

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