Thalia's Profile

Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 4, 2017

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About Me

I've had three angioplasties when I was a young child and now I am ready for the big one. My open heart surgery to replace my aortic valve and my pulmonary valve. I am getting the Ross procedure and I am looking forward to seeing results and healing wonderfully. I am now 21 years old and ready to have another child or two one day and I have a passion for fitness. I know that I can do both of those after this surgery. I've always known that I would one day get open heart since I was born with this condition. It's still nerve racking but I have such a great support system. Some of my family is coming up from Texas and those who already live here with me are great. My family, my in laws. And God.
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    I am from: Texas, United States
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    My surgery date was: September 12, 2017
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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 doctor is: Dr. John Brown

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