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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Judy Stokes posted an update

8 years ago (August 25, 2017)

I'd like to thank Adam for his wonderful book that guided me all the way pre and post surgery. It was a big help and I could probably take a test and get 100% Lol.

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Michelle Vecchione

So great to hear!! I just ordered it yesterday!! I can't wait to recieve it and dive right in!! I am knew to this wonderful website and I thank God ever since that I found it as it has already helped my anxiety tremendously knowing I'm not alone! I have... Read more.

Judy Stokes posted an update

8 years ago (July 29, 2017)

Was in Cleveland for post-op and got excellent report. All lab, EKG and etc. normal. No pacemaker!!! Yeah!!! No restrictions. Can do whatever I want to do. I must walk, walk , walk Even if it rains , she doesn't care. Just walk. Lol. I am so thankful and feel... Read more.

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Rose Madura

Wonderful news Judy!

Lilly Black

that is great! happy for you!

Laura Jacobs

Wow!!! Great job Judy!!!

Judy Stokes posted an update

8 years ago (July 25, 2017)

I have one complaint, I am not able to sleep. Have terrible insomnia. I certainly hope it passes soon as I am exhausted!!!!!

Noreen Kitchen

I had lots of trouble sleeping after I got home too. It was stressing me out quite a bit. I stayed with my parents a week after surgery and when I got up one morning in tears because I hadn't slept my mom said "who says you have to sleep... Read more.

Laura Jacobs

I found the first few nights to be a bit of a marathon also. I napped a lot during the day in the first two weeks home.

Barbara Wood

I feel for you Judy! I had terrible insomnia for weeks after surgery- I slept in 30- 60 minute increments. I think mine was due mainly to haveing to sleep on my back. At 3 weeks I began to gradually sleep on my side, a little more each night. That... Read more.