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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: January 20, 2018
Member Since: January 20, 2018
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Jerome Stark posted an update
8 years ago (February 22, 2018)
I am home from the surgery. spent 2 days in cicu and 4 days in acute care. they had to repair part of the aortic arch along with the ascending aorta. they did an afib ablation while they were in there too. went under around 7 am and vaguely remember... Read more.
Lilly Black
That's a long surgery, Jerome! I'm sure you do feel run down! I basically had the same surgery done, but at separate times. In 2007 my ascending aorta was repaired due to an aneurysm, and the second surgery in 2014 for the heart valve replacement (a 12 hr surgery). I... Read more.
Jerome Stark posted an update
8 years ago (February 13, 2018)
well in 28 hours I will be heading to the hospital, had my pre op today, wow, this is as real as it gets.
Looking forward to your updates Post Op Jerome!
Best wishes for an easy surgery and smooth recovery. I, also, look forward to your post op reports.
dont worry too much, i was scared to death the day of mine and it turned out to be a lot less pain and suffering than I expected.
Jerome Stark posted an update
8 years ago (January 29, 2018)
Looks like every thing is on track for my Valentines day heart surgery. Ct scan is scheduled for February 1. pre=screening is Feburary 12 and surgery on February 14. Need to be at the hospital at 4:45am, that is very early for me!!
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