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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm, Atrial Fibrillation

Member Since: October 4, 2022

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Violet Helfen posted an update
3 years ago (December 3, 2022)
Hello All! It's been just over 3 weeks since my 09-Nov open heart surgery and I feel GREAT. I'm not 100% self-sufficient since my endurance and strength are not back to where it was pre-surgery, but I everyone that sees me comments how surprised they are to see me looking... Read more.
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Great news Violet! Welcome to recovery and glad it is going so well. 👍😊
Congrats Violet!! I’m glad your experience at Mt. Sinai was good for you. Welcome to recovery ❤️‍🩹
Good to hear from you, continued good health and God bless you
So glad to hear that everything went well, and you are doing good!!
Great news. I am glad you feel great. Looks can be deceiving as your body still has hell of a lot healing to do. I am the same, people are complementing, but inside is whole another situation. Just take it easy...
That’s great news Violet! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations!!
That’s great news Violet! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations!!
That’s great news Violet! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations!!
That’s great news Violet! Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations!!
It’s so good to read your report! Keep at it and you’ll be better as time goes on.
Violet Helfen posted an update
3 years ago (November 8, 2022)
Day 0: Preoperative testing done today. Then ate lunch outdoors with hubby in Central Park - loved the experience! Trying to stay calm and positive. Giving it all to God. Tomorrow morning is game day!
Wishing you a smooth journey through surgery and recovery!
You are in the best place possible. I had Ross procedure there a year ago. Every single person I dealt with was amazing there. Prayers for a smooth recovery. Don’t let the little hiccups along the way get you down though. You got this!!!
Violet, you are going to do absolutely amazing! Let your mind be at ease, breathe easy tonight, and go in there tomorrow with a smile on your face :) we will be here waiting for you on the other side :)
Wishing you well tomorrow and look forward to hearing of your success soon!
You did well by having a nice lunch and enjoyed the day. Best wishes for a successful surgery and uneventful recovery. Godspeed.

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