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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: December 21, 2014

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Kathleen F. posted a photo

5 years ago (February 12, 2021)

Happy Valentine's Day! Many years later, my heart pillows are still in use!

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Kathleen F. posted an update

5 years ago (December 28, 2020)

Itâ€™s hard to believe it was 6 years ago that I was preparing for my Ross procedure the next morning (12/29/14). It was the bravest thing I think Iâ€™ve done. If I can give any advice to anyone who is facing surgery, it would be to please give yourself the... Read more.

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Elyse Sherman

Thank you Kathleen for your vote of confidence that there is light at the end of the tunnel! My surgery for AVR is on 1/15 and I am so torn with so many emotions about it, so itâ€™s great to hear all of you Heart Warriors on the other side... Read more.

Moussa Hojeij

hii kathleen, im 21 years old i had aortic valve replacement with a mechanical valve, and fixed aortic aneurysm. I'm wondering why the doctors didn't tell me about Ross procedure? and why you chose this procedure?

Susan Lynn

Happy 6th Anniversary! It's great you're doing so well! OHS is an accomplishment! The experience definitely makes us stronger! Wishing you many more decades of good health and celebrations. â¤

Robert Frederick

Happy anniversary

Marie Myers

Wishing you many happy healthy years !

Kathleen F. posted an update

6 years ago (December 29, 2019)

Wishing everyone on here peace and hope as you face your upcoming heart surgeries. I'm grateful for gift of the past five years and the good health I've been lucky enough to enjoy, following my aortic and pulmonary "switch procedure" a/k/a Ross Procedure. Happy holidays to all.

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