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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 1, 2021

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Shelly Hubbard added photos to a journal post
3 years ago (July 14, 2022)
Enjoying a car ride
❤️ 🥰 Rose Madura, Susan Lynn and reacted to this
It's normal to be scared. You are in good hands at the Mayo Clinic. Keep in mind that these surgeries are done routinely and the prognosis is very good. 😊
I, too, was very anxious when I found out I needed heart surgery. It was something that I never imagined! With time, I accepted what had to be done if I wanted to live. I also learned that the whole open heart experience was not as bad/ difficult as my... Read more.
Shelly Hubbard uploaded a photo
4 years ago (September 1, 2021)
Just having fun
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Love it!!! One of my granddaughter and I's favorite things to do are instagram filters :) You are adorable!
Cute picture. Yes, it's a scary journey but very doable. Beat wishes to you. Keep us informed and let us know if you have any questions.
I have a question. My aorta is in the moderate stage. At what size does the aorta have to get to before they do surgery? I am still asymptomatic.

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