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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: March 31, 2022

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Christopher Lemay posted an update
1 year ago (August 4, 2024)
Hello all, just a 2 year anniversary Ross procedure check in, thanks to Mount Sinai's Dr. Stelzer and Dr. El-Hamamsy! Life has been "normal", which is pretty much all I could ask for after finding out about my valve issue. Normal for the win! Keep ticking all!
Wonderful news Christopher! Thanks for sharing such a positive update! 😊❤️‍🩹
Christopher Lemay posted an update
3 years ago (March 7, 2023)
7 months post surgery, flew through Cardio rehab which was comforting to know I could get my heart rate up and not have to worry. So grateful to Dr. Stelzer and his team, feel like I'm back to where I was before I knew I had a valve issue. Keep... Read more.
❤️ Holly Wale reacted to this
Congratulations Christopher! Wonderful news! 👍
Happy seventh months anniversary. Continued good health and recovery and God bless you 🙏❤️
Christopher Lemay posted an update
3 years ago (August 31, 2022)
4 weeks post surgery today, started driving again and mowed the lawn with a push mower (with self propel assistance). Probably did more than I should have, felt like I was going to puke afterwards, but felt ok after a cold shower. Starting cardio rehab in 3 weeks. Noticed my... Read more.
❤️ 🥰 Adam Baumgartner and Timothy Andre reacted to this
Christopher - I experienced an increase in my rest heart rate after surgery. It took a few months, cardiac rehab, and BP drug dose adjustments to get it back to normal. There are several articles on this site that discuss the issue with heart rate increases after surgery. The good... Read more.
Congrats on 4 weeks Chris!! I did the same as you around 4 weeks. I was driving at 3 weeks and doing yardwork that kicked my butt. Sometimes you have to try stuff to see what your limitations will be. That's why I really liked rehab, I could be pushed... Read more.

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