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8 years ago (June 1, 2017)

Hi, My name is Mary and I am 65 years old. All of my life I have had a heart murmur and it was treated as mitral valve prolapse but not sure how that came about. At 56 after some extensive heart tests it was found I have a bis-cuspid... Read more.

Marie Myers

You have come to the right place for support and information. I had an aortic valve replacement and aneurysm resection 9 weeks ago. I can honestly say pain was not a big factor. Fatigue and upper back ache was worse for me. I started cardiac rehab several weeks ago, and... Read more.

Vicki Woschnick

Hi Mary! Two weeks ago, I had an aortic valve replacement with the possibility of an ascending aorta aneurysm fix (the surgeon ultimately determined I did not need the latter once he was able to physically asses it). Like you, I was plenty nervous, especially about the post-op "unknowns" like... Read more.

Jennifer Mcinerney

Hi Mary, my bicuspid aortic valve is also moving from moderate to severe. Im going for more tests to confirm the number my Cardiologist saw on my last echo. Im anxious and also scared of the surgery but reading everyones posts has reallybeen helpful. Keepingyou in my thoughts and prayers.... Read more.

Barbara Wood

Mary & Jennifer- I know the feeling of being in the waiting room- you can do this! I'm with Marie & Vicki, there is more discomfort & fatigue than pain. Positive thoughts sent your way:)

Mary Brink

I am so glad that I came on here. Thank you all for the support. The closer it gets the more anxiety I have but this site is helping me so much. Good luck and best wishes to all who will be going through this and thank God for all... Read more.