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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: December 15, 2022

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Sarah Robben got a guestbook from Andrew Dial

3 years ago (January 22, 2023)

Sarah thank you for sharing your storyâ€¦ Wow our stories are so similar! I am 33, born with bicuspid aortic stenosis. And eventually ascending aorta as well. I had my Ross done back in June â€˜22. I am here to answer any questions you may have :)

Sarah Robben

Thanks, Andrew! Going into Week 3 of recovery and am amazed at how the body is able to slowly heal itself. I'll be starting cardiac rehab next week which I'm excited yet nervous about. Any tips there?

Andrew Dial

Cardiac rehab is going to really help in a big way. Some people brush it off but itâ€™s gonna get a lot of your stamina back, strength, and just ease the heart back into being able to pump a little harder and start varying your BP a little, which is... Read more.

Sarah Robben got a guestbook from Donna Casaletto

3 years ago (January 17, 2023)

Great to hear your ADLâ€™s are coming along and Iâ€™m sure youâ€™ll be celebrating more little victories! My daughter is in grad school for OT and I work as a preschool special ed teacherâ˜ºï¸â€¼ï¸

Sarah Robben

Hi Donna, Iâ€™m so happy you said ADLs (Activities of Daily Living). It has been very eye-opening for me being a patient on the other side. I definitely have a greater appreciation and understanding of the difficulties and importance of completing ADLs (dressing, bathing, toileting, hygiene/grooming, etc.) at my prior... Read more.

Donna Casaletto

Aww youâ€™re so sweet! I just shared your message with my daughter, Nicole and she said thank you so much! Sheâ€™s in her second year. Itâ€™s a part time program which means sheâ€™s able to work full time yeah ðŸ‘but will have another 2 years before she finishesâ€¼ï¸Nicole did ask... Read more.

Sarah Robben

I work in a skilled nursing facility which is essentially inpatient :) I work with both long-term care residents and short-term rehab patients who have just discharged from the hospital but who are not quite ready or safe to return home yet. I work with patients on ADLs, IADLs, transfers,... Read more.

Donna Casaletto

Iâ€™ll have my own personal OT in training pushing my ADLâ€™s!! Thank you again for your encouraging words!! Your patients must adore you ðŸ¥°â€¼ï¸

Sarah Robben

You guys will make a great team together! You are so welcome! Less than a week and then youâ€™ll be on the recovery side!