Marie Myers Looking good! What type of valve did you decide on? I know that was a difficult decision for you as ... Read more
Marie Myers Looking good! What type of valve did you decide on? I know that was a difficult decision for you as it was for me...
Lisa McLaughlin Thanks Marie! I decided on the tissue valve and they used the Edwards Magna Ease aortic valve.
Therese ODell So glad it all went Well! Your scar looks really good! Praying for an easy recovery time.
Lisa Hunley Looking good. Continuing to pray for you. Take one day at a time.
Carolyn Newell That's the valve that I'm thinking of getting in two weeks. How are you doing and liking the valve b ... Read more
Carolyn Newell That's the valve that I'm thinking of getting in two weeks. How are you doing and liking the valve by now? Your scar looks good what are you using may I ask?
Lisa McLaughlin Hi Carolyn - The stuff on the incision is what they put on after surgery. I'm guessing it was some ki ... Read more
Lisa McLaughlin Hi Carolyn - The stuff on the incision is what they put on after surgery. I'm guessing it was some kind of protective adhesive? The nurses cautioned me not to pick at it. The other advice I found helpful was ordering some sports bras that hook in the front. I ordered Fruit of the Loom brand from Amazon and it was nice to have them once I got home and didn't want to wear the heavy duty bra they put on me after surgery.
Carolyn Newell Great advice Lisa! I'll order some before the big day so I have them when I get home. Anything else y ... Read more
Carolyn Newell Great advice Lisa! I'll order some before the big day so I have them when I get home. Anything else you can think of for the hospital or when I get home?