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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

Member Since: April 18, 2019

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Naomi Gray posted a photo

6 years ago (December 19, 2019)

7 months post-op since my double OHS for aortic valve replacement. I'm back in action as a volunteer ski patroller at White Pass Ski Resort in WA in time for the season opening.

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Adam Pick

Love it Naomi!!! I'm going skiing with my family this vacation!!! Can't wait!!!

Marie Myers

Nice!

Unknown

Great going Naomi! I donâ€™t even ski but glad youâ€™re healthy and strong enough to continue your volunteer work. YEAH

Jennifer Winslow

Wow, that's impressive! Well done!

Naomi Gray posted a photo

6 years ago (November 19, 2019)

Hiking in the sun with my husband to celebrate my 6 months post-op anniversary of OHS to replace the aortic valve. We went to Manastash Ridge (18,000 ft vertical to the top), 15 minutes drive from home in Washington.

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Frank Giovanniello

You are tough!

Nicole Dupont

Itâ€™s so great to see how well youâ€™re doing!

Mike Roskowinski

That is awesome. Glad you are doing so well!

Tracy Fallu

Great way to celebrate!

Naomi Gray posted an update

6 years ago (November 19, 2019)

It's been a little over 6 months post-op. I'm scheduled for a dental cleaning appointment in two days. My cardiologist told me that I would need to take special antibiotics (4 capsules of Amoxicillin 500 MG) 1 hour prior to any dental procedures including cleaning for the rest of my... Read more.

Susan Lynn

The American Heart Association has changed protocols over the years for the amount, duration, and conditions. I have pre-medicated since I was told I had a mitral valve prolapse to the present time, i.e., nearly four decades. You're right, it really isn't a big deal to do it. Small bit... Read more.

Marie Myers

Yup, that is right. Antibiotic Prophylaxis could prevent endocarditis before dental cleanings and procedures such as root canals. Always best to ask before any procedure or surgery you have done to keep your heart safe.

Maryanne Jardis

Hello I was also told that I would need antibiotics when having a colonoscopy. When I had a colonoscopy two years ago(I had valve surgery 4 years ago) my cardiologist said I needed to have the antibiotic one hour before surgery(an IV). The gastro doctor said they don't do antibiotics... Read more.