Hi Bill I read your journal and I am also facing AVR in about 9 weeks. I have gone back and forth with which valve to get but, I feel I've made up my mind with ...Read more
Hi Bill I read your journal and I am also facing AVR in about 9 weeks. I have gone back and forth with which valve to get but, I feel I've made up my mind with the tissue.My doctor would use the Trifecta as you have.. I am 55 so about 10 years ahead of you.. I see that you have done a lot of research would you mind sharing that? I feel pretty comfortable with my choice but there are times that I still go back and forth.. I plan on having a mini sternotomoy, not thoracotomy.. any info is appreciated. thanks and keep up the good work on your recovery
Good Luck Bill!
Looks like we share the same surgery date and BAV condition.
All the best and on to a healthy and full recovery!
Lisa Ferguson Best wishes with surgery! Your story sounds a lot like mine except I was a mitral valve repair. Loo ... Read more
Lisa Ferguson Best wishes with surgery! Your story sounds a lot like mine except I was a mitral valve repair. Look forward to sharing your recovery story!
Welcome Bill, my surgery is a day after you although may actually be at the same time due to time difference. I was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and like ...Read more
Welcome Bill, my surgery is a day after you although may actually be at the same time due to time difference. I was diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm and like you it was unexpected.
This is a great forum and support structure and will help you prepare mentally for the surgery.
All the best,
Matthew
Maggi Turner Hi Bill welcome to this amazing site. The support and help is just great. My surgery for an AVR is ... Read more
Maggi Turner Hi Bill welcome to this amazing site. The support and help is just great. My surgery for an AVR is scheduled for tomorrow and, like you, no symptoms except a small amount of breathlessness which I thought was normal. Good luck.
Bill Schofield Thank you Matthew and Maggi ! I'm late to the game, but this site great. I truly appreciate the wor ... Read more
Bill Schofield Thank you Matthew and Maggi ! I'm late to the game, but this site great. I truly appreciate the words! Good luck with surgeries and I look forward to hearing all about our recoveries in the coming weeks! Thanks again, Bill
Ashok Vaid I would really value your suggestions for choosing a tissue valve at 45 ? Wont that result in another ... Read more
Ashok Vaid I would really value your suggestions for choosing a tissue valve at 45 ? Wont that result in another surgery in the future ?