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

Member Since: September 10, 2016

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8 years ago (May 15, 2017)

A Close-up of the back of my medical alert necklace with my information. I really like it because it somewhat covers my scar, plus it doesn't look like a medical alert id. The company is RoadID.

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Andria Pugh

Looking good

Amy Steele

Thanks, Andria! You will be in my prayers tomorrow during your surgery. You'll be on the other side and recovering soon!

Lynda Ruiz

Is that something that all heart patients wear or is it from something else?

Amy Steele

It's because of my heart, but isn't required. I just wanted to be sure I had some id that I could wear if something were to happen and I couldn't speak for myself. I outlined the info I included in a reply to Civita in the previous picture. Hope this... Read more.

Amy Steele uploaded a photo

8 years ago (May 15, 2017)

My RoadID Medical Alert Necklace

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Amy Steele

I don't know if it's absolutely necessary, but I wanted to have one just in case I can't speak for myself... Mine includes my name, year of birth, city where I live, info on my surgery, allergy info, medications, and my husband's name and phone number in case of an... Read more.

David Barton

Civita, in terms of it being necessary, I would think it more important if you're on Coumadin, rather than the AVR.

Peggy Whitecotton

I wanted a medal for my heart valve. My cardiologist Says I don't need one but my pharmacist says I should get one because in a medical emergency and they see my scar they will not know what kind of surgery I had which was bovine aortic valve. They need... Read more.

Petey Bello

I have a nice medical alert bracelet along with a card to carry in my wallet. I had a mitral valve repair, so they said I needed to wear one with the information of my Sorin annuloplasty ring that was put in (serial number etc). I had a breast MRI... Read more.

Amy Steele uploaded a photo

9 years ago (October 17, 2016)

My scar at two weeks post surgery

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Civita Fahey

looks good Amy.. keep up the good work! I Have been following your story as we are close in age. I have not had surgery yet and am waiting 6 months for another echo.. I do have an appt with another doctor next month to see if he agrees with... Read more.

Ruth Valenzuela

That scar looks pretty good for only 2 weeks out. Your surgeon did a good job!

Amy Steele

Civita- I read your story and it sounds a lot like mine except I've known about my bicuspid aortic valve as long as I can remember. I too am not an serious athlete, but have always been active and worked out. I've done an online boot camp workout for the... Read more.

Amy Steele

Ruth - Thanks. The scar really seems to be healing well. I'm just waiting for the ok from the surgeon so I can start using some essential oils to help the rest of the healing and minimize the scar.

Ellen Leng

Looks good!

Juergen Li

You are looking great - a few more weeks and you will not even think about your surgery. Go and enjoy your new energy level and ability to work out without restrictions.

Phyllis Petersen

You look fantastic girlfriend! On your way.