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Diagnosis: Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

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Ricky Stutts posted an update
1 year ago (September 19, 2024)
Next week will mark my 6 year anniversary of aortic heart valve replacement and aorta repair. For a year this site leading up to my surgery was my hope and comfort reading all of the great success stories, and I have been amiss in not following up. Dr. Joseph Lamelas... Read more.
Really great to hear that you are still doing great after 6 years! That gives me hope that I will have my husband with me into retirement and for many more years.
Congratulations Ricky, I agree that this website has kept me going on two open heart surgeries. Adam has no idea the help he provides here. Glad you are doing good. Continued good health and God bless you ðŸℒÒ€ï¸
Great news Ricky! Happy Anniversary and congratulations. Γ’ΒΒ€Γ―ΒΈΒΓ’β‚¬ΒΓ°ΕΈΒ©ΒΉΓ°ΕΈβ€˜Β
Wonderful news! I agree all the success stories and support in this community definitely helped me get through also❀️
Ricky Stutts posted an update
7 years ago (July 27, 2018)
All look good on test except confirmed what Dr. Strickman already suspected. Time to move for with aortic valve & aneurism repair Waiting for appointment with surgeon. Headed to kinder with kids & Becky Mixed emotions about surgery. Read enough to know not a cake walk but tired of living... Read more.
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You're going to do great Ricky! My thoughts are with you! Adam
You're going to be just fine! Waiting is the worse part! 💞
Find a surgeon you are comfortable with and have confidence in his skills. You will be in good hands and feel much better in time to come.

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