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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 19, 2023

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Amanda Ryan posted an update
2 years ago (August 1, 2023)
Today marks five weeks since I had SAVR and then 24 Hrs later a mediastinal exploration due to bleeding. I’m up to walking a half mile daily, which is twice the distance I could walk prior to surgery. My sternum is sore, but I don’t have pain. My last home... Read more.
Great to hear from you Amanda! You sound like you are doing great. Keep up the great rehab😊
Great to hear Amanda! Keep up the hard work to get back to yourself!
That's great news. I wish you continued forward progress.
Amanda Ryan posted an update
2 years ago (June 26, 2023)
Well, tomorrow is the day! I’m my surgeons first case of the day. I saw him today and told him to sleep well tonight because we have a date in the morning 🤭.
Dear Amanda I’m lifting you up in prayer for your surgery tomorrow. You will do great. Write as soon as you can and let us know how you are doing. God bless you 🙏❤️
You are going to do ABSOLUTELY AMAZING !!!! I’ll be thinking about you tomorrow morning and during the day. I will be sending calm thoughts your way Amanda🙏🏼
God bless you Amanda. Odds are in your favor. Please keep us updated when you can.
Good to be first for sure. Good luck! Will be thinking of you tomorrow morning.
I was the first one both times. I don't think it matters. I just prefer not to be the third/last one. Btw, are they removing your appendix? If you don't know, ask to talk to the surgeon when the prepare you. Wish you all the best!!! Recovery is the most... Read more.
Positive thoughts and prayers to you! We'll be waiting for you!! ❤️🙏
Amanda Ryan posted an update
2 years ago (May 28, 2023)
Hello everyone, I saw my heart surgeon on 5/18 and the plan is ohs to replace my BAV on 6/27. I had a CT of my chest on 6/25. No aortic aneurysms found, thank the Lord, but it did show a small a small cyst in the lower lobe of... Read more.

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