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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: February 12, 2017

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Melissa Houser posted an update

3 years ago (May 23, 2022)

Wow, it has been a LONG time since I have been on this website. I realized this morning that it was 5 years ago today that I had my aortic valve replacement surgery. I have an On-X valve, and my INR is very stable between 1.5-2. I have had no... Read more.

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Luke Rodriguez

Melissa, I am on my one week anniversary and would love to hear what your highs and lows were. I had same procedure as you down to the on-x valve.

Rose Madura

Good to hear from you Melissa and glad you are doing so well. ❤️👍

Wanda Blackwood

Hey Melissa, glad to see you're doing well. ðŸ¤—

Melissa Houser posted an update

7 years ago (May 23, 2018)

So thankful for my surgeon, Dr. Hani Najm, at Cleveland Clinic and the wonderful ladies who helped me after surgery. The ticker (On-X) is working well, and my INR is stable. For those with upcoming surgeries, you are in my prayers. Yes, you will get through this!!!

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Phyllis Petersen

It's great to hear you are doing so well!

Anna Jones

Thank you for letting us know you are doing well. Sending best wishes and prayers for happiness and success.

Barbara Wood

That's wonderful to hear Melissa! Hope you are enjoying your new job & your move:)

Lilly Black

Great to hear, Melissa! happy valviversary!!

Rose Madura

Melissa, so glad to hear. I was just wondering how you were doing. Our surgeries were so close. It's good to hear you had an uneventful recovery and all is well.

Susan Killian

So glad to hear!

Rita Savelis

Congrats! Happy anniversary!

Willie Radl

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Melissa Houser posted a photo

7 years ago (May 23, 2018)

Me right after surgery.

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Marie Myers

Oh, that dreamy, just waking up from anesthesia feeling...Don't you miss that neck line? NOT!

Marie Myers

Yes, it was a year for me on March 28th. It is unbelievable how time flies? I am doing well also, and the surgery seems like it was in another lifetime...