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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coronary Artery Disease

Member Since: June 30, 2018

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Philip Langlois posted an update
4 years ago (November 27, 2021)
2018 valve repair at the cleveland clinic. 2019 looks leaky, we will monitor you. 2020 looks like we will have to open you up again at some point. Headed back to cleveland this week for my 2021 appointment. The 1st surgery was pretty hard. I'm not looking forward to doing... Read more.
👍 Mary Vanslyke reacted to this
Don't think I'm blaming the CC, I firmly believe that they did what needed to be done. Would have probably been dead by now if they hadn't. They were very good to me there.
Hoping you get some good news on your next checkup. Hang in there!
Will pray for a good solution for your valve issue, your doctors will do their best to take care of it I’m sure. God bless you 🙏
Philip Langlois posted an update
5 years ago (November 12, 2020)
Yikes! My valve bicuspid aortic valve repair is not holding up. my leak has returned to the severe category. Looks like I'm going back to the cleveland clinic for open heart surgery... to install an animal valve. Original surgery was Dec 2018... No immediate schedule for the re-surgery.
👍 Susan Lynn reacted to this
Hi Philip, so sorry to hear you will need another surgery. It must be shocking and disconcerting but knowing you are going to the Cleveland clinic makes me feel better. You will be taken care of by one of the best open heart teams and feel confident you will be... Read more.
Phillip - So sorry to read your news. As Ana advises, stay positive - you'll get through this and we'll be with you every step of the way!
So sorry, Philip. Keep taking gentle care of yourself and know we’re with you through it all!
How disappointing !Keep us posted on your evolving plans.
Philip Langlois posted an update
7 years ago (November 28, 2018)
Today was my last day at work. I have a couple of vacation days to take before driving to Cleveland on 12/4, Preop testing 12/5. Surgery 12/6. I'm kinda excited to get this behind me.
👍 Shannon Gray and Dan Baltazor reacted to this
Sounds like you're ready. The week before feels like the longest one. Praying you find some Peace and good luck on the pre op tests.
Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery. Just think what a wonderful Christmas gift - a return to heart health
Philip, glad to see your post and hear your news. I know you have been patient. It will be good to have you on this side! You will do great! They will take excellent care of you and you will be ready and able to raise the bar on your... Read more.

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