Hi Maureen,
I hope everything went well, and I'm sending prayers for a speedy recovery.
Praying your surgery went well Maureen. Hope for a speedy recovery. Let us know when you can how you ... Read more
Praying your surgery went well Maureen. Hope for a speedy recovery. Let us know when you can how you are doing. Blessings
Adam Pick Hi Maureen, Thoughts and prayers are with you!!!!
Maureen O'Neil Adam, it did not go as expected, didnt happen I had allergic reaction to meds and blood pressure wen ... Read more
Maureen O'Neil Adam, it did not go as expected, didnt happen I had allergic reaction to meds and blood pressure went dangerously low. Have to get that under control and re schedule. It was a good practice run getting all prepped and ready to go
Maureen O'Neil Adam, it did not go as expected, didnt happen I had allergic reaction to meds and blood pressure wen ... Read more
Maureen O'Neil Adam, it did not go as expected, didnt happen I had allergic reaction to meds and blood pressure went dangerously low. Have to get that under control and re schedule. It was a good practice run getting all prepped and ready to go
Maureen, this all sounds familiar. I have bicuspid aortic stenosis and after an annual echo in June 2019 it showed progression; repeat in Jan 2020 and it was ...Read more
Maureen, this all sounds familiar. I have bicuspid aortic stenosis and after an annual echo in June 2019 it showed progression; repeat in Jan 2020 and it was worse. Completely asymptomatic....which messes with my head. Anyway, scheduled for AVR and ascending aorta replacement on 20 Feb. Wishing you all the best. You are not alone in this journey. Take care, Ronnie
Hi Ronnie, I had the Bentall procedure 11 weeks ago. Pretty close to your upcoming surgery. It’s ha ... Read more
Hi Ronnie, I had the Bentall procedure 11 weeks ago. Pretty close to your upcoming surgery. It’s hard to believe I had that done and I’m here. You and Maureen will be just fine. You both will be in my prayers for a successful surgery and recovery.
Maureen O'Neil Ronald I will be sending you positive thoughts and speedy recovery
Hi Maureen, Welcome to our community! Sorry to hear about the recent change in your valve disease. I can relate somewhat. My condition went from moderate ...Read more
Hi Maureen, Welcome to our community! Sorry to hear about the recent change in your valve disease. I can relate somewhat. My condition went from moderate to severe in 2 years. That said, I started this website to help patients just like you! I hope the educational information and caring people here will help you along your journey to a healthy heart!!! Keep on tickin! Adam (patient & website founder)
Maureen O'Neil Adam all I can say is this website you have founded is amazing!!! It is nice to know I wont and don' ... Read more
Maureen O'Neil Adam all I can say is this website you have founded is amazing!!! It is nice to know I wont and don't need to feel alone on this unfamiliar and scary journey.
Martin Carr fully understand Maureen, I was asymptomatic prior to surgery. But I guess I had faith in my cardiac ... Read more
Martin Carr fully understand Maureen, I was asymptomatic prior to surgery. But I guess I had faith in my cardiac doctor and surgeon that I was doing the right thing. What swayed me was both of them emphasized it was better to get the procedure done now than wait until symptoms start which could mean other challenges beyond the valve tightenng