Rebecca Demarino
Great news, Kim! â¤ï¸ Can’t wait for my 1 year!!
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm
Member Since: April 29, 2018
Member Since: April 29, 2018
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Kim Carpenter posted an update
7 years ago (December 11, 2018)
Had my 1 year ct scan/check today ! Met with surgeon to go over results ! good news ! I was nervous going in, since I didn’t have any symptoms when this whole thing started!, but thanks to my great surgeon my New valve is working as it should and... Read more.
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John Morales
Congrats Kim , im just starting my journey and hope I can have great results like you
Kim Carpenter posted an update
7 years ago (November 15, 2018)
I am grateful, thankful, and blessed! One year ago today my family sat in a waiting room for 8 hours while I had aortic valve replacement and an aneurysm repair... they laughed, cried, took selfies and prayed! They took such great care of me ! Here I am a year... Read more.
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Happy One Year Anniversary, Kim! Celebrate! â¤ðŸ¥‚ðŸ¾
Congrats! BIg accomplishment! Celebrate!
Happy Valve-Versary! Glad you are doing well.
I had to write, HAPPY VALVE-VERSARY too. Great phrase. All the best to you Kim.
Kim Carpenter posted an update
8 years ago (April 29, 2018)
Surgery was almost 6 months ago and I’ve been using vitamin e on my scar. Wondering if anyone Has advice on what to use to help even skin tone and help with fading ?
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Hi Kim had trouble with my scar also after AVR 17 months ago it was keloid it didn't fade it stayed very pink and was raised itchy and sore, I have been attending the dermatologist for steroid injections into the scar every 3 months I have my last session this... Read more.
Avoiding any sun exposure for at least a year should help with an even skin tone. Your scar color should eventually match the color of your skin if you avoid the sun, but it takes time (maybe a year at least).
I hear you on being self-conscious. It takes time... Read more.
Believe it or not I found some SCAR GEL at Wal-Mart that seemed to help with my scar. I put it on once every morning as soon as I get out of shower. It helps and didn't really cost to much. The tube has lasted me about a month so... Read more.
Hi Kim, I cannot comment about the scar yet as my surgery is in two weeks but would love to ask you a few questions about your mechanical valve. If you don’t mind please email me at eichhorn33@gmail.com. Similarly, I have been recommended to go mechanical. Thank you
Don’t be embarrassed. Bit shows how strong you are. You survived and thrived.
Hey Kim, Great question... I used Mederma. It worked really, really, really well for me. Here's more about it - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/heart-surgery-blog/2008/04/02/ointment-gel-skin-surgery-healing-mederma/.
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