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

Member Since: September 29, 2023

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Dennis Shaffer added photos to a journal post

2 years ago (November 18, 2023)

I'm doing well. I can get somewhat comfortable once I get my pillows in place.

🥰 😮 Deena Z, Brady Busch and reacted to this

Tom Everson

You look great. Take one day at a time and follow the doctors guidelines. Do not forget to sign up for Rehab when you feel ready

Mike Sparr

Awesome! Which valve did you go with?

Dennis Shaffer

Thank you, this was the toughest thing I've done, I will whole heartedly follow the doc's orders. My wonderful better half has let me know that I will be "all in" for Rehab lol (the support is awesome). I elected for the Edwards Ispiris Resilia. 25mm was the size I... Read more.

Rose Madura

Dennis, you're looking pretty good so soon after surgery! Welcome to recovery. Slow and steady. You want to be a tortoise now and not a hare. ðŸ‘

Klara ÄœiäIä‡

Looking good! The worst is behind you! All the best during your recovery, take it easy and try to listen to your body.

Grace Mason

You look great! One week at a time and you will feel better and better. â¤ï¸â€ðŸ©¹ðŸ’–

Pamela Gregory

You do look amazing for having had surgery so recently! I'm sure how you feel isn't quite as good but as rose said, be a tortoise and let people wait on you a bit. ❤️

Valerie Allen

Wow 5 days out? Fantastic!

Sean Adkins

It's good to see you on the mend!

Susan Lynn

Lookin good, Dennis! Keep on smiling! Life is good after heart surgery! ❤️

Dennis Shaffer

That pic does make me look comfy but I am still quite sore. Thank you for everybody's advice and encouraging words. Has helped me so much with the process.

Dennis Shaffer added photos to a journal post

2 years ago (November 13, 2023)

I'm in Dallas. All checked in, bloodwork, xrays and paperwork. I'm scheduled to show up at 5:00am...surgery at 7:00am. Hoping for a good day! I'm pretty sure I'll show up lol