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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: August 15, 2025

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Janet Gaffney got a guestbook from Lynne Jeffreys

2 months ago (February 13, 2026)

So Janet how are you feeling after your surgery in Oct 2025? Much better Iâ€™m hoping and maybe starting a rehab program like me.

Janet Gaffney got a guestbook from Cecilia Toro

6 months ago (November 7, 2025)

Hi Janet, way to go! How are you doing? Iâ€™am a 70 years old woman with your same condition and surprised that recently they told me that I have to get operated. I am presently considering what operation will be best for me. i would like the Ross procedure but... Read more.

Janet Gaffney

Iâ€™m doing quite well. Dr. Malaisrie at Northwestern Medicine is my doc. Iâ€™d contact him. I thought I was at the upper age limit but there are a few of us out there! I think itâ€™s really important to stay flexible - let the surgeons determine which will be best... Read more.

Janet Gaffney got a guestbook from Kimberly Eisenhut

6 months ago (November 5, 2025)

You had surgery a week ago!? How are you doing so well already? Mine was with Dr Malaisrie at Northwestern, I know it was a different procedure, sept 26th and now still some pleural effusion and most recently, pericarditis..ðŸ¤ª

Janet Gaffney

I think the difference in our procedures is a huge difference. I am having very little complications; you seem to be really bearing the brunt of your share of complications. For now, I can only knock on wood. Perhaps in 6 months you will be sailing through your recovery and... Read more.

Kimberly Eisenhut

Well, let's hope that's not the case pertaining to yourself . In 6 months, I plan on being 100% better, walking a few miles a day, enjoying my kids and granddaughter,;all with no pain or shortness of breathðŸ‘ðŸ™ðŸ’ªHeart and lungs happy againâ¤ï¸ My cardiologist put it this way, " you're... Read more.

Kimberly Eisenhut

Looking through old photos tonight and came across my grandfather's 95th bday at a German restaurant he loved. Boy, I think I was about 30 in this photo. Good times

Richard Munson

He looks pretty happy with his cake. Probably had some brats prior to it. I am also of german heritage step daughter.

Fidel Martãnez Ruiz

Nice touching picture, Kimberly, 95 y. old! good genetics for grandchildren.

Janet Gaffney

Great photo! Concentrate on that fighting spirit you have! â€˜â€¦I plan on being 100% betterâ€¦â€™ - thatâ€™s the way! You were such an inspiration to me when I was first on here - so brave. Your attitude helped ME be brave!

Janet Gaffney

Great photo! Sweet looking man. You look great, too! Concentrate on that fighting spirit you have! Your grandfather is so proud of you. â€˜â€¦I plan on being 100% betterâ€¦â€™ - thatâ€™s the way! You were such an inspiration to me when I was first on here - so brave. Your... Read more.

Janet Gaffney

I have no clue why it posted like that. Sorry.

Kimberly Eisenhut

I had a feeling you were RichardðŸ’ªðŸ‘ I made a German chocolate cake for him, as it fit the occasion. There was no way I could ever compete with my, then deceased grandmother with her amazing angel food cakes, banana cream pies and lemon meringue pies, all from scratch. Every... Read more.