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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: January 4, 2023

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Mary Jane Breinholt posted an update

2 years ago (August 29, 2023)

My 5-month anniversary of aortic valve replacement is today and this month I'm finally feeling great, like surgery truly is in the rear-view (though I'm still on the post-surgery heart meds.) I've always been very active and think I underestimated how long recovery would take. I'm so grateful to be... Read more.

Thomas Brusstar

I had to cancel a family kayaking tour of the GalÃ¡pagos Islands when I learned I needed a somewhat urgent valve repair. But before surgery I rescheduled the trip for 9 months later, and having that to look forward to was awesome. The trip was great!

Clifford Teoh

This is Frances, Cliff's wife. You should check the Adventures in Good Company website. They have tons of trips which could give you some ideas.

Rose Madura

You should read about HVS member Timothy Andre. He walked across Spain!

Mary Jane Breinholt posted an update

3 years ago (March 28, 2023)

I reported to the Johns Hopkins Med Center at 5am this morning for my aortic valve replacement and was prepped, IVed, and ready to roll into the OR when I was bumped for an emergency double lung transplant. Now I know how all those Southwest airlines passengers felt in December.... Read more.

🥰 Grace Mason, Jim Taylor and reacted to this

Grace Mason

Prayers for all you March 29 heart warriors 🙏

Mark Buttell

Thanks for the post and update. Yes, We have to learn to be grateful for our disease that is repairable and understood. Double lung transplants I am sure are incredibly long and traumatic. You are already a champ to allow this other patient's needs before yours. God be with you... Read more.

Marie Myers

Your positive attitude will serve you well on your journey! Wishing you a smooth experience tomorrow!!

Susan Lynn

Mary Jane - Wow! That's about as close as anyone's ever gotten and been rescheduled, but you're at a world-class facility and emergency lung transplants are going to happen. You'll share the Match 29th date with our other rock stars and you'll forever be linked with your anniversaries! You go,... Read more.

Rose Madura

God bless you. What a day for you! Post when you can

Rex Austin

Best wishes Mary Jane. ðŸ™ðŸ»

Mary Jane Breinholt

Thanks for your all your support and prayers. AVR happened on Wed 3/29 and all went as planned. Was released from hospital on day 6. Best shower ever when I got home. I'm moving at a sloth pace and my body feels battered but I'm so grateful to be healing... Read more.

Rose Madura

Wonderful news!

Marie Myers

So good to hear! Your energy and strength will come back bit by bit. Congratulations, you did i!