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Hi everyone, I have a somewhat embarrasing question, but I've been thinking about it and really need an answer! I am 29 years old and I have a mechanical aortic valve (On-X) that was placed in January. I've been having problems with constipation for they past few days. When I have a bowel...

"Best of luck with your surgery! I did very well with mine and I think you will too! Please let us know how it turns out!"

I posted this earlier in the general Heart Talk section by mistake, I meant to post it here, so I'm going to copy what I posted earlier! Hi everyone, I have posted on here a couple of times before, and let me say again what a great and helpful site this is. I am a 29 year old male who recently...

Hi everyone, I have posted on here a couple of times before, and let me say again what a great and helpful site this is. I am a 29 year old male who recently underwent aortic valve replacement with a mechanical valve on January 10. I had a bicuspid aortic valve that was diagnosed 6 months ago...

Hi everyone, This is my second post on here, and let me say again what a great, supportive community! I'm 29 years old and had my aortic valve replaced 2 weeks ago with an On-X valve. Overall, I'm doing great. I was wondering though about the clicking I can hear from the valve. I was told I...

Thank you all so much for the encouragement! I actually am feeling much better. I do think this waiting probably will be the hardest part. But I know I am in great hands. It is so encouraging to know that there are others who have been through or are going through what I am. It's great not...

Surgery is scheduled for next Tuesday, January 10th. Thank you for your support!

Hello all, First, let me say what a great site this is! I am about to undergo surgery next week to replace my bicuspid aortic valve. I am 29 years old, just diagnosed 6 months ago with aortic regurgitation. My left ventricle has dilated significantly during the 6 months so the surgeons feel...