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Today marks 1 year since I received my new aortic valve. It's been life changing in a lot of ways but mostly positive. After smoking for 30 years, I stopped before my surgery because my cardiologist said I would have a much easier recovery if I did. I had wanted to stop smoking for years but...

I guess I've been very fortunate. following valve replacement surgery 7/12/10, I've had no problems until January. I have a tissue valve so the only meds I take is an 81 mg aspirin. All of a sudden, within 2 weeks, I gained 20 lbs (all around my midsection). I was scared that fluid was...

6 months ago today, I checked into Duke Medical Center and was being prepped for AVR surgery. I was beyond scared and was sort of numb. I had accepted the fact that I had to go through the surgery and I'd either die or I would feel better. I'm so happy today to tell everyone that the past 6...

Hey everyone! I posted here the night before I left for my AVR. Well, it's been 5 days since surgery and I was doing well so the Dr let me ride 2 1/2 hours home today. Yay! I've only been using extra strength tylenol for pain as the hard stuff makes me really confused and freaks my husband out...

I'm going to the hospital Sunday 7/11 and will have minimally invasive surgery at DMC to replace my aortic valve. I have had anxiety issues on and off for 20 years. I'm getting very nervous and scared now. My Dr. has me on meds for anxiety but I could really use some encouraging news from those...