Question:
Has anyone with a Bicuspid aorta valve & aortic stenosis had WLS?

I have aortic valve stenosis with a bicuspid aorta valve and am wondering if anyone has had WLS (gastric bypass) with this type of heart condition? Where there any restrictions and what about taking antibiotics before dental procedures?    — kasaiya (posted on July 6, 2003)

July 7, 2003
Hi there I have pulmonic stenosis with a bicuspid pulmonic valve (my non-obese brother has aortic valve stenosis, as you do), and so I'm familiar with what you're talking about. I have been monitored by Deborah Heart & Lung Center since infancy, and so I went to them for clearance for surgery. Since my stenosis is mild and I've never had any restrictions, I had no trouble getting clearance for the RNY. I spoke to my surgeon about the need for antibiotics, and he said that it is standard pre-op to administer antibiotics anyway. Everything worked out very well for me. I am sure my little pulmonary valve is much happier without the extra weight, too :) I hope you have a good cardiologist who can discuss your WLS concerns with you--you may have to be the one educating your DR about WLS, so he/she can tell you if anything is contraindicated for you. Good luck!
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