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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: September 5, 2025

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Aaron Bader posted an update

6 months ago (November 2, 2025)

Been doing a good deal of reading on the site, but would welcome any and all experiences and advice when it comes to fluid build-up around the lungs (pleural effusion). 6 1/2 weeks post-Ross procedure and for the first five I thought I was living a charmed life with how... Read more.

Scott Mills

I only had fluid around the lungs in the hospital, and it was a requirement of my discharge to have it reducing, and I was on Lasix for about a week post surgery, and no issues with fluidâ€¦yet :)

John Cook

I still have a little pleural effusion around one of my lungs. It wasnâ€™t enough to concern my doctors. I only notice the reduced lung capacity when Iâ€™m doing a â€œbox breathingâ€ mediation. Slow breathing & holding my breath is tougher than it used to be. I had a rough... Read more.

Aaron Bader posted an update

7 months ago (September 22, 2025)

Hello all! Sharing news six days since my Ross procedure, performed at Northwestern Medicine's Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute by the amazing team led by Dr. Chris Malaisrie. I've been up, mobile, walking, and feeling wonderful and, in particular, filled with a gratitude I'll never be able to adequately express in words.... Read more.

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Kimberly Eisenhut

Congratulations on the successful surgery and recovery! I will be seeing Dr Malaisrie this week for my surgery and hope mine goes as smoothly as yours😊👍 We will be heart valve sept 2025 alumni!

Aaron Bader

Thank you Kimberly! Sending all the good feelings and wishes your way. You are in the best hands and YOU got this! I can't wait to see your recovery story and will be thinking of you during this week and beyond.

Taihao Li

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Rose Madura

Welcome to recovery!

Grace Mason

Looks like you are doing great! Welcome to recovery.

Kate Watson

I so relate to what you wrote. Though also not religious, I felt really taken care of by angels at the hospital. And so much gratitude that brought me so many happy tears. Congratulations on making it through safely. Wishing you a smooth recovery.