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David C  I genuinely have forgotten [intentionally?] some of that moment in time. I went from "heart murmur, don't worry about it" in my 20's to "you need surgery really soon..." at 41. I believe the aneurysm was just above my aortic valve. I had a bi-cuspid valve that Dr Roselli did a repair to and also replaced the aorta from the valve to up into the arch. It still blows my mind to type that out. I think I was up around 4.5 or 4.7cm.

One of the things I liked about CC, is they have a less than 1% mortality rate, AND they take on high risk cases that no one else will take on. The care right after surgery was amazing. Once I shifted to a private room a day or so later, it was over the weekend, and felt a little more sporadic, but still quality. I think I mostly just hated getting my blood drawn once they pulled the picc line. :)

Happy to answer any more questions, or recommend Dr Roselli. Adam, who founded this blog, is friends with him!

David C  Thanks, Christine! Been trying to get on feet. Walked quite a bit today. Still tire easily, but I can see how this will be integral to recovery!

Franklin Wyrick  I had the same sort of surgery you are having just three weeks ago. I am walking over two miles a day and haven't taken any meds stronger than tylenol since my second day after surgery. You are in good hands and will do very well. Good luck.

David C  Thanks Meredith and Franklin! I appreciate it. This site has been golden for helping me deal with the uncertainties that keep coming up. In only a few weeks, I've gone from denial and terrified to feeling pretty positive and lucky it was found in the first place.