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I am rapidly approaching my one-year Ross Procedure anniversary. I am beyond fully recovered -- back to full exerciser, surfing, with better cardiovascular ...Read more

I am rapidly approaching my one-year Ross Procedure anniversary. I am beyond fully recovered -- back to full exerciser, surfing, with better cardiovascular metrics, a lower resting heart rate, better aerobic function. I cannot thank the team at UCSF and Dr. Marko Boskovski enough for giving me such a powerful second wind.

Rose Madura What a great report! Wonderful news. Congratulations! 👍

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294 days ago

Hi, everyone! I have been learning about rapid recovery procedures and was wondering if this only works for patients that have received rigid sternal plating ...Read more

Hi, everyone! I have been learning about rapid recovery procedures and was wondering if this only works for patients that have received rigid sternal plating for sternotomy or if you can use it with wire encerclage repairs for sternotomy?

Marie Myers I believe rapid recovery protocols will help with any type of sternal closure.

Alexander Salkever Thanks, Marie! Can you point me to any online materials about the specific protocols? I want to share ... Read more

Alexander Salkever Thanks, Marie! Can you point me to any online materials about the specific protocols? I want to share with my OT/PT team but also need to check with my surgeon. Thank you!

J Alexander Lassally Hey Alex - let me know. I'm curious. I've had the philosophy that certain things could not be rushed ... Read more

J Alexander Lassally Hey Alex - let me know. I'm curious. I've had the philosophy that certain things could not be rushed with my healing (now at 3 months) ... But I am curious what the research would show or actual experience. One thing is for sure, things are sure tight when not used !

Yumiko Ishida I saw a picture of David Rasmusson with a protein drink on this site and looked into it before my sur ... Read more

Yumiko Ishida I saw a picture of David Rasmusson with a protein drink on this site and looked into it before my surgery. David may be able to help you. It is my understanding that the major aspects of the protocol are rigid fixation and nerve block. I was not willing to postpone my surgery just so I can recover faster. The only thing I was able to do on my own was the nutritional stuff, so I did do that. It may have help me heal better, but definitely not faster. You may have already looked at this article/video, but I’ll post it here in case you haven’t: https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/learning/rapid-recovery-protocol-2-marc-gerdisch-dr/

Alexander Salkeverposted a journal

294 days ago

I had a Ross Procedure at UCSF in San Francisco on February 15, 2024. I am recovering quickly and I am trying to learn more about post-Ross recovery, in particular, ...Read more

I had a Ross Procedure at UCSF in San Francisco on February 15, 2024. I am recovering quickly and I am trying to learn more about post-Ross recovery, in particular, about sternotomy recovery.

Klara Čičić Hi, Alexander, whatever you do, try to remember to take it easy and let your body heal from a huge tr ... Read more

Klara Čičić Hi, Alexander, whatever you do, try to remember to take it easy and let your body heal from a huge trauma that it just went through. Take care...