Anthony's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: October 17, 2019

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About Me

Tore my biceps muscle a little and starting talking to my doctor--one thing led to another and I'm having heart surgery. Always knew I had a heart murmur but wasn't prepared for this so soon; I am pretty fit and haven't experienced any performance drop-off that I noticed. Getting the Inspiris Resilia valve replacement. Eight weeks out and I'm getting back to normal. Everything went great and it's just a matter of recovery now. I started running after 4 weeks but am still under sternum protection until March. My scar is just a pink line now, but it still will take some time to get used to seeing it.
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    I am from: Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States
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    My surgery date was: November 18, 2019
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    I was diagnosed with: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve
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    My surgery was: Aortic Valve Replacement
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    My hospital is: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

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