Tammy Pilcher
Great news, Judith! God is Great!
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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: February 20, 2015
Member Since: February 20, 2015
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Judith Collins posted an update
9 years ago (February 8, 2017)
TAVR is not more painful than open heart surgery. It is put in place thru the femoral artery. it is almost like having a cardiac cath. only takes longer, The risk factor is less that is why older or high risk patients have their valves replaced with this procedures. Also... Read more.
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Judith Collins posted an update
10 years ago (July 15, 2015)
Went to surgeon today for 2 month check and had chest X-Ray and Echo. Chest X-Ray showed no atlecthesis or fluid on lungs. Echo was perfect EF-50-55 percent very minimal regeration. Needles to say I am thrilled. I just turned 70 years old and have always been very active. A... Read more.
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Bob M
God bless!
Mary K
Good for you! Thanks for the update. Great to see good news.
Lora Lee Peterson
Good for you! You'll be running again in no time!
Cheryl Batzing
Yea for you, Judith! So glad to hear your good news! Blessings.
Donna Gavin
Sounds awesome! So glad you have good news. I can't wait to be able to run again.
Judith Collins posted an update
10 years ago (June 21, 2015)
How long does the swelling at top of incision last?
I am 4 weeks post op and it is still pretty swollen.
I just asked Dr. Svensson that question this morning. He said it was from tightening the sutures and will go down over the next 6 months.
Thanks Terrie and Kim. I thought it would take awhile but wasn't for sure how long.â¤ï¸
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