Looks Good! Surprised you went to Germany though when David Adams is at Mount Sinai in New York. That ... Read more
Looks Good! Surprised you went to Germany though when David Adams is at Mount Sinai in New York. That dude is the alleged guru of Mistral valve repair. Was it just because of insurance? I am having the same surgery Aug 3rd. How is the recovery 8 days out.
Didi Gold You are right Dan, Dr. Adams is one of the best in the world, but I really wanted to avoid the cracke ... Read more
Didi Gold You are right Dan, Dr. Adams is one of the best in the world, but I really wanted to avoid the cracked sternum, and also my surgeon is considered one of the best in Europe. I have insurance but I still chose to go to Germany mainly because of the super minimally invasive surgery, and I'm happy I did - I'm now almost 4 weeks after surgery and going away next week on a vacation - I feel really good. If you are, other than the valve issue, in good health - you'll be back on your feet in no time! Good luck!!!
That's what I hear as well.
Petey Bello Didi, your incisions look great. Glad you are doing so well. Do you have any pain on your right side? ... Read more
Petey Bello Didi, your incisions look great. Glad you are doing so well. Do you have any pain on your right side? I had a mitral valve repair through a mini-thoracotomy (a larger incision then normal due to a difficult repair) & I could not believe how painful it was. They say if you are in good shape from working out it's more painful due to how much muscle etc, they have to cut through. (plus the nerves & tissue).
Dan, did you find out what kind of incision you will have? (i.e.: robotic, mini-thoracotomy or mini-sternotomy?)
Didi Gold Yes Petey, my right side was sore and sensitive. Still is, but getting better every day. Do you feel ... Read more
Didi Gold Yes Petey, my right side was sore and sensitive. Still is, but getting better every day. Do you feel like you are back to your old self at this point?
mini-thoracotomy surgeon says not more than 3 inches as far as he can tell now unless something chan ... Read more
mini-thoracotomy surgeon says not more than 3 inches as far as he can tell now unless something changes when he gets in.
Dan, did you find out what kind of incision you will have? (i.e.: robotic, mini-thoracotomy or mini-sternotomy?)