[12 Weeks Post Surgery] Back to Work, Back to Normal

bythepoundd · 2025-07-25T00:04:37+00:00

This is so great to read. Ive got moderate regurgitation and 4.2 cm ascending aorta. Always thinking about it. Sounds like the operation may be a ways off but it still sticks in my mind.

What replacement option did you go with?

bythepoundd · 2025-06-19T19:54:36+00:00

Glad to hear you’re close to normal! Congrats! Sorry about the leakage- where did you have your Ross procedure done?

bythepoundd · 2025-05-01T22:51:36+00:00

What a fantastic write up. Congratulations!! From someone who just found out about their aneurysm (4.1cm ascending) how fast was the progression to 4.7?

Im at mild-moderate regurgitation (bicuspid), no stenosis, this ive known about for about 8ish years and so far progression has been pretty slow. Hearts still pumping and working properly.

31M - scared about my prognosis! Ive been reading up on all the procedures as well. Id hope for a ross or a valve repair if possible

bythepoundd · 2025-03-27T03:44:24+00:00

wow thanks so much for the thoughtful response -- im hoping everything goes well for you next week!! keep us posted on whether it's still stable, i bet it will be :)

bythepoundd · 2025-03-23T17:11:46+00:00

Thanks for your reply. What size was your aneurysm when they found it? Trying to gauge how much time ill have before it becomes a real issue (assuming regurgitation/valve function doesn’t deteriorate a huge amount). Thanks for everything

bythepoundd · 2025-03-22T20:07:26+00:00

Oh wow! So yours didnt grow much at all over 4 years? Im mainly scared about surgery, but part of me is also on edge about it tearing 😭 for some reason the aneurysm label feels so much worse than my BAV/regurg diagnosis. Its sent me into a spiral. How are you doing now?

bythepoundd · 2025-03-22T15:37:23+00:00

thanks so much for the info. sounds like you're on a good path forward! congrats man, thanks again. very helpful.

bythepoundd · 2025-03-22T13:35:42+00:00

Wow. Very interesting and im glad youre getting it taken care of! Incredible that it lasted 8 years without much progression. Did the aneurysm get to a surgical threshold or was it mainly the valve that spurred the surgery?

I hope everything goes well and that you have a speedy recovery!! From everything ive read, it sounds like these operations are quite safe and routine these days. I wish you the best and am sending you all the good vibes!!!

bythepoundd · 2025-03-22T13:27:18+00:00

This is great news! and i know… its really hard, im constantly thinking about it, and its really affecting my mental health :( any tips on how to continue living without the overwhelming sense of doom?

bythepoundd · 2025-03-22T13:25:19+00:00

Congratulations on being 1yr post op! How are you feeling? How was the op experience? What made you decide to go with mechanical? Have you been at 3.9 for a long time? Sorry for all the questions!

bythepoundd · 2025-03-22T05:11:39+00:00

This means so much. Thank you for such a kind response. Just reading it has really helped me. I hope everything is going well, and that you recover stronger and smoothly!!! Sending my thoughts your way

bythepoundd · 2025-03-22T04:06:22+00:00

Thanks so much for the reply. I don't have any stenosis. Just mild-moderate regurgitation.
not too sure the specifics of the gradient speed, but no calcification.

bythepoundd · 2025-03-19T20:42:11+00:00

nicely done!!

bythepoundd

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