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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 5, 2025

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Aaron Bader added photos to a journal post
7 months ago (September 22, 2025)
Hello all! Sharing news six days since my Ross procedure, performed at Northwestern Medicine's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute by the amazing team led by Dr. Chris Malaisrie. I've been up, mobile, walking, and feeling wonderful and, in particular, filled with a gratitude I'll never be able to adequately express in words.... Read more.
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Congratulations on the successful surgery and recovery! I will be seeing Dr Malaisrie this week for my surgery and hope mine goes as smoothly as yours๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ‘ We will be heart valve sept 2025 alumni!
Thank you Kimberly! Sending all the good feelings and wishes your way. You are in the best hands and YOU got this! I can't wait to see your recovery story and will be thinking of you during this week and beyond.
Looks like you are doing great! Welcome to recovery.
I so relate to what you wrote. Though also not religious, I felt really taken care of by angels at the hospital. And so much gratitude that brought me so many happy tears. Congratulations on making it through safely. Wishing you a smooth recovery.

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