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Diagnosis: Pulmonary Stenosis

Member Since: March 9, 2024

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Stephanie Cole posted an update
2 years ago (March 9, 2024)
Just found out that my 12-yo valve is breaking down again… waiting game begins. Sometimes I think this is the hardest part.
So sorry to hear you will need a redo.. But i guess that is the price all of us with tissue valves may have to pay. Beautiful pictures, by the way!
Oh no. It sounds like you have really been through it and k ow the routine all too well. Best wishes to you.
Very sorry to hear you are looking at another surgery. I have been through two OHS myself and would certainly not want to have a third. The process has improved so much over the years and there are more options. My second OHS which was not that long ago was... Read more.
Hi Stephanie, what kind of valve did you have the first two times? Can they do TAVR?
Sorry that you may have to go through that again. You know the way.
Thanks all…I’m so grateful to be back on this site. It got me through my last surgery years ago. What a whirlwind of emotions. I have a bovine pulmonic valve… and yes really hoping for a TAVR. Well, was hoping for nothing - but would prefer cath lab.

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