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Hello VR Friends, It has been quite a while since I have posted anything. I just had my 2 year anniversary of my Aortic Valve and Root replacement (July 12, 2010) and my 3 year anniversary of my orignal Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery (July 8, 2009). I am a 46 year old female living in...

Hello VR Friends, It's been quite a while since I posted here. Quick history on me...I was diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve approximately 2002. I had my first Aortic Valve Replaceement surgey on July 8, 2009. During surgery they found that I had another (rare) defect with my aortic...

On July 12, 2011 I celebrated my one year anniversary of my aortic valve and root replacement surgery. On this day I went zip-lining in Montego Bay Jamaica (we were on a cruise). It was a wonderfuly way to spend the day celebrating my "valve-versary" On July 8, 2011 I celebrated my two year...

Hello Friends, I am 3 weeks post op. I had my aortic valve and root replaced. Things were going really well for me but about a week ago I started feeling irregular beats. It wasn't all the time, mostly in the afternoon and at night and more when I was laying down. After feeling this for a...

To all my VR friends...I made it over the mountailn (again). I must saty this time around was muche easier, less pain, less complications. less swelling etc. I am going home today (this morning) which is only 4 days after my surgery, which ended up being late in the day on Monday. I'll post...

Well, today I will be checking into Emory Hospital, having all my pre-op testing and getting ready for surgery. I am on the schedule for first thing Monday morning (July 12). Dr. Chen will be doing a root and aortic valve replacement. Thanks for all your well wishes and support. As soon as...

Today is my one year anniversary of my new aortic valve. Unfortunately I will be having another surgery in 4 days to have a valve (and root) replacement. I'm getting scared, although I this time I do know I can survive, I did it once before. Liz G

Hello All, Thanks to everyone for your support. Just a quick update on me...I am scheduled for my AVR and Root Replacement re-op on July 12, 1 year and 4 days from my 1st AVR. I will have the same surgeon (Dr. Chen) and be in the same hospital (Emory). I am trying to stay positive and focus...

Hello Friends, I just found out that I will need another surgery to replace my aortic valve and root. A little background: I had my aortic valve replaced on July 8, 09 (freestyle pig valve). At the time my surgeon (Dr. Edward Chen at Emory) noticed that my aortic root measurements were very...

I am 5 months post AVR and I'm feeling great! I went for an echo last week and all is good. I do still have a small leak in my (pig) valve due to my specific anatomy of my aortic root. The docs will keep an eye on it (with echos every 6 months) but so far so good. I was diagnosed with...

Hello All, I have been a long time reader of these boards but only posted for the first time the day before my AVR surgery on July 8. My recovery is going pretty well and I am gaining my strength back. I have been off the pain pills for about a week now. My appetitive has returned and am...

Hello Everyone, I am not new to this discussion but it is the first time I am posting. I am scheduled to have Aortic Valve Replacement surgery tomorrow (7/8) at Emory University Hospital by Dr. Edward Chen. I am 43 years old and was diagnosted with bicuspid aortic valve about 7 years ago. I...

Hello Everyone, It's Liz Gurevitch...I posted on the pre-surgery discussion last week, the day before my AVR (July 8). I'm still in the hospital (6 days post op) but am feeling better and stronger each day. The only reason they have not let me go home yet is because I have a lot fluid...