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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: November 13, 2022

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Joyce Jent posted an update
1 year ago (July 22, 2024)
You stay strong Suzette I too gave up hope but keep praying for god to guide the drs hands & machines
I have not posted I’ve been depressed but pray 🙏 it’s my salvation
Joyce Jent posted an update
3 years ago (November 13, 2022)
My journey through this surgery to help people & save lives
Joyce Jent posted an update
3 years ago (November 13, 2022)
I want people to know my story & help save lives I had a diagnosis of regurgitation of my aortic heart valve 5 years prior but i am a selfless person & was a caretaker for siblings in my home state I put the letter away left town began my... Read more.
Please don’t put off your symptoms they save lives
Agree totally. My aneurysm could have killed me had it not been detected. Luckily my brother and sister did not have the same bicuspid valve.
I'm so sorry for all of the losses in your life. But also glad that you are taking care of yourself and have people to help you. God bless you....
Now 6 months later I have developed lymphedema an overload of body fluids my surgeon left before I got to my appt left a message everything looks great I don’t look great I have issues this has shocked me any questions to the cardiologist is the responsibility to the surgeon... Read more.
Joyce - I hope someone will respond. I don't recall anyone developing lymphedema from heart surgery. Fluid is not uncommon after surgery. If you're not getting any satisfaction from your cardiologist, it's time to find another one. I'm not surprised the surgeon isn't addressing it since it's been six months... Read more.

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