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Actually, almost a year and a half :) I just had an echo and the ticker received an A+! I was a bit nervous considering I needed two surgeries within 8 months last time. Anyhow, I'm back to 100% and I workout 5 days a week. Those of you who are wondering if you will ever be the same again, you...

Those of you who have home monitoring machines, how long did you have to wait for a decision on whether or not you were approved for the machine? I sent in the paperwork for a machine late in April and still haven't heard back! I've had to call a few times to make sure they haven't forgotten...

Round two took place on Friday and I was sent home yesterday with my shiny new on-x valve. :) Going through this a second time is quite a different experience. Being familiar with the aches and pains and little things that worried me the first go-round were no big deal this time. I'm doing MUCH...

Yesterday marked exactly 2 weeks since the surgery. It also happened to be the day I had to make a visit to the ER. I had(have) a sharp, stabbing pain in my lower right side (Kidney area.) The pain is ridiculous. If I am standing it will almost knock me down, and I have fairly high pain...

I'm scheduled for surgery on the 14th of August and I'm trying to find the right hotel for my family. I am going to call the hospital and see if anyone can give me some advice, but it's always best to hear from those who have been there and done that :) Thanks!

Hi everyone! I recently found this site and I have spent lots of time searching through old posts and I've learned a lot! About me: I'm 25 years old with a BAV + Aortic aneurysm. I've had the usual slew of tests done: Echo, CT, and just had the cardiac cath performed yesterday (that was TONS of...