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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve

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Shannon Sullivan posted an update

7 years ago (September 28, 2018)

My two year anniversary today. So thankful to have my surgery behind me. Been busy working to shed the extra weight i have packed around for years with lots of exercise and its slowly working. INR is stable and i am only testing every 3 to 4 weeks. Very manageable.... Read more.

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Debbie Moriarty

Congratulations to a big anniversary! I just met my surgeon yesterday and I asked him if the soon to be wire in my chest would set off the alarm!! He said, â€œwhen you walk up show your scar. They can just wand that area!â€

Louanna Miller

I was told it would not set off any alarms. Not an issue.

Susan Lynn

Happy 2nd Anniversary! â¤

Marie Myers

I was given a card to carry with me stating the valve type and placement, in case I set off any alarms.

Rita Savelis

Security is fine....unless you have a pacemaker. Airport machines are usually not set up high enough to spot valves!

Rose Madura

I too have a card but when I flew, I did not set off any alarms.

Shannon Sullivan posted an update

9 years ago (March 9, 2017)

Coming up on my six month post surgery anniversary. Despite a few hiccups along the way, I am steadily recovering. was back to work on January 1st, finishing up my cardiac rehab next week and my INR has leveled off finally. Still have twinges of what I think is nerve... Read more.

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Barbara Laurie

YESðŸ˜„â¤!! I know, even lazy old me, still struggles with overdoing past my capacity, one day at a time! And Congrats ðŸŽˆ on your recovery..healing and blessings... best best..ðŸŒ¹

Shannon Sullivan posted an update

9 years ago (November 22, 2016)

8 weeks post op My infection has cleared up and the "hole" I had at the top of the incision is now the shape of a well. I get it packed every second day instead of every day now. Although I have gotten to know my local health centre quite... Read more.

Ellen Leng

Glad you're doing better and feeling positive...keep it up!!

Phyllis Petersen

Good to hear that things are processing well. I had an inflammation, at the point where the robot went in, which was a deep hole, but is healing now. It's been taking forever to fill in and only needs dressing every two days. Be patient! Your body's been through a... Read more.