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1729 days ago

Susan Lynn, Shannon Gray, CHALAH DiCESARE and 6 others reacted to this

Everything went very well. Got home yesterday (Wed.) after surgery on Monday. Really tired and a bit sore.

Jo Orsini Excellent! So glad everything went well & you’re home & on the road to recovery!

Frank Giovanniello Holy Moly, that was fast! I'm very happy for you. The more you walk, the better you will feel. Great. ... Read more

Frank Giovanniello Holy Moly, that was fast! I'm very happy for you. The more you walk, the better you will feel. Great.

Lindsey Marksposted a journal

1736 days ago

Shannon Gray reacted to this

I had to have some more tests and it wasn't until mid-December that I got put on the waiting list for surgery. Now I'm scheduled for Mon. Feb. 24/20 for a TAVR ...Read more

I had to have some more tests and it wasn't until mid-December that I got put on the waiting list for surgery. Now I'm scheduled for Mon. Feb. 24/20 for a TAVR under the collarbone. Excited and scared. I have every confidence in the surgical team but naturally my brain sometimes goes into the what if life or death happens dark place.

Rose Madura It's so amazing what can be done. Best wishes for a great outcome and recovery.

Frank Giovanniello Lindsey, prayers for you. Soon you will be on the right side of the hard part. I'm sure if you feel g ... Read more

Frank Giovanniello Lindsey, prayers for you. Soon you will be on the right side of the hard part. I'm sure if you feel good about the team, All Things Good.

Susan Lynn Lindsey - I'm so glad you've got a date for your procedure. The hardest part is definitely the wait ... Read more

Susan Lynn Lindsey - I'm so glad you've got a date for your procedure. The hardest part is definitely the waiting! All the best to you! ❤

Lindsey Marks Thanks everyone.

Karen Warren I had a TAVR two years ago through my femoral artery. All I could say when it was over was, "I cannot ... Read more

Karen Warren I had a TAVR two years ago through my femoral artery. All I could say when it was over was, "I cannot believe it. That was the craziest thing." My surgeon said, "I know, right. Isn't it amazing." Prayers your way.

Lindsey Marksposted a journal

1919 days ago

Adam Collins reacted to this

Was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis 2 years ago. Had a bunch of tests and one year ago was told performing valve replacement surgery (either open heart ...Read more

Was diagnosed with severe aortic stenosis 2 years ago. Had a bunch of tests and one year ago was told performing valve replacement surgery (either open heart or TAVR) was too risky because of my high weight and none of the surgeons on Vancouver Island would do it. Quite a shock and disappointment. I was then referred to a surgeon in Vancouver and met with him today. He said he will do either a mini-sternotomy or a TAVR through the artery in my shoulder, depending on what the CT scan shows. I will hear soon about which option is best and either way it will about 2-3 months before surgery. I am so relieved and happy!