I am female, about ten years older than you. I also had a bicuspid aortic valve and severe stenosis. Apparently, these valve malformations are genetic. My surgeon told me that because it was bicuspid it could not be repaired; also, that this type of valve advances the development of stenosis ( narrowing) faster than a tricuspid valve. I had open heart surgery in April this year to replace my aortic valve with a bio valve. It took me 3.5 months to be 100%. Good luck on your journey ( and stay off the courts ).