Robyn Peacock posted a note for Shannon that says:
Hi Shannon!
I was also born with a bicuspid aortic valve but didn't know it until age 42. I also had the ascending aortic aneurysm. I was ...Read more
Hi Shannon!
I was also born with a bicuspid aortic valve but didn't know it until age 42. I also had the ascending aortic aneurysm. I was watched closely at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. In 2017 i was diagnosed with infective endocarditis - strep from my mouth - and then a staph infection from my skin. In 2022 I had Open Heart Surgery to replace the aortic valve which had become severely stenotic and my aneurysm. I now can have my next valve replaced via TAVR. I wish you well as you navigate what is the best option for you. If you want to connect, please reach out!
Did they ever find out how you got endocarditis? I supposedly had that too. They said I got it from the dentist
Ana Brusso Lifting you up in prayer Shannon for a successful surgery tomorrow and a smooth recovery. God bless y ... Read more
Ana Brusso Lifting you up in prayer Shannon for a successful surgery tomorrow and a smooth recovery. God bless you 🙏❤️
Shannon Marlow I believe I got endocarditis from irritated gums that got infected. I was forcing on my Invisalign re ... Read more
Shannon Marlow I believe I got endocarditis from irritated gums that got infected. I was forcing on my Invisalign retainers that irritated my gums and I never felt I could keep them clean enough. Then I went on a week long hunting trip and it was even harder to maintain a clean mouth with the retainers. I got sick after returning home from that trip which lead to the blood test that was positive for the blood infection.
Shannon Marlow I was also doing some deep cleaning appointments at the dentists for bad gum health. So there’s alw ... Read more
Shannon Marlow I was also doing some deep cleaning appointments at the dentists for bad gum health. So there’s always a chance I could have got it from one of those appointments too. 🤷♀️
Good luck on your surgery tomorrow. When you're through the woods and feeling better, I'd like you to hear a song I wrote about my own health journey. I sincerely ...Read more
Good luck on your surgery tomorrow. When you're through the woods and feeling better, I'd like you to hear a song I wrote about my own health journey. I sincerely hope it's a touchstone for you during your recovery.
I was also born with a bicuspid aortic valve but didn't know it until age 42. I also had the ascending aortic aneurysm. I was ...Read more
I was also born with a bicuspid aortic valve but didn't know it until age 42. I also had the ascending aortic aneurysm. I was watched closely at Cedars Sinai in Los Angeles. In 2017 i was diagnosed with infective endocarditis - strep from my mouth - and then a staph infection from my skin. In 2022 I had Open Heart Surgery to replace the aortic valve which had become severely stenotic and my aneurysm. I now can have my next valve replaced via TAVR. I wish you well as you navigate what is the best option for you. If you want to connect, please reach out!