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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 8, 2015

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Duane Beeman posted an update

7 years ago (February 20, 2019)

FOUR YEARS in June since everything that could go wrong, did go wrong...and here I am; still alive and rocking. If any of you are afraid of your upcoming surgery, feel free to read my journal. If I can get through it, you will too. I'm the guy that needs... Read more.

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Mary Myers

Hello heart brother. Time has flown by. We still need to meet up for a lemonade or lunch . I am doing well. I am so thankful that we had such an awesome cardiac surgeon. Thanks for posting on the heart valve site. I need to post more often too.... Read more.

Susan Lynn

Duane - Wow!!! What an amazing story! You certainly have persevered in the most difficult of circumstances. Your recovery will inspire others who may need a little motivation right now. Thanks for sharing!

Duane Beeman posted an update

8 years ago (September 17, 2017)

To any of my old pals out there that went through this grand adventure with me in 2015, I just wanted to say hello. I'm still alive and eating enough blood pressure meds to lay down a bull elephant. Oddly, that keeps me barely in the normal range. I walked... Read more.

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Rita Savelis

Hey there Duane! Always a joy to hear from a member of the class of 2015. One of the finest classes for sure. Your posts certainly made me laugh in 2015.....and still keep me smiling now. Take care.

Tina Williams

Thank you for posting Duane! I am also 58 facing this -one of my most terrifying challenges thus far in my life. My world has gone from "ultra busy"- to sitting at my computer hanging onto every word ever written by courageous survivors like yourself! Your original story really touched... Read more.

Jennifer Mcinerney

Hello Duane, I have severe asymptomatic AS. Reading your story was inspiring and your humour definitely gave me some giggles. I'm trying to manage this "time bomb" which isn't always easy. This site and the wonderful folks on it has definitely been a blessing. Going for another Echo tomorrow. Not... Read more.

Lilly Black

Hey Duane. Good job keeping alive! I totally can relate....I went to Montreal, my home town in June, and walked for several days as a tourist. It's so great to be able to walk uphill, downhill and all over the place with no problem. I was quite exhausted at the... Read more.