I am ready. When I look back, it was January 2004 when I was first informed that I have Aortic Valve Stenosis. And that some day, I will have to get the valve ...Read more
I am ready. When I look back, it was January 2004 when I was first informed that I have Aortic Valve Stenosis. And that some day, I will have to get the valve replaced. Eleven years went by so quickly. I am sixty one now. Feel good and ready for the bid day. The valve opening dropped from 2.5 cm2 to 0.72 cm2 now. Its time although I feel good and don't have any major symptoms.
Tammy Pilcher Prayers and best wishes, Bobby! My BAV had stenosis with an opening of 0.39cm2 by the time it was f ... Read more
Tammy Pilcher Prayers and best wishes, Bobby! My BAV had stenosis with an opening of 0.39cm2 by the time it was found. I had been having symptoms for 2 years and didn't know they were heart related, because I thought my asthma was getting worse. I had my surgery 3 weeks after it was found. That was 9 and a half months ago and I've done great. You'll soon have all this behind you and can get back to your life. God bless you!
John Jones Praying for you Bobby. I also was down to a .75. I am 6 weeks post op and feel great. The symptoms I ... Read more
John Jones Praying for you Bobby. I also was down to a .75. I am 6 weeks post op and feel great. The symptoms I had preop are gone. Now, it's just normal recovery from surgery. Looking forward to good recovery from you.
Naomi Ivker Good luck! I know you will be happy to not have this hanging over your head
Gerald Schaffer Good luck Bobby. Hope everything goes well and you have no complications.
My aortic valve replacement surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th at Emory at St. Joseph, Atlanta, Ga. I had my pre-ops done on Tuesday, August 11th. ...Read more
My aortic valve replacement surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, August 18th at Emory at St. Joseph, Atlanta, Ga. I had my pre-ops done on Tuesday, August 11th. The schedule is as follows:
1. On Tuesday, August 18th, reach the Emory at St. Joseph Hospital and check in at 5:15 AM.
2. Get ready for the anesthesia etc. from 5:30 to 7:00 AM
3. Surgery starts at 7:00 AM
4. Actual time to be on lungs and heart machine when the surgeon is replacing the valve 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
5. Closing up 11:30 to 12:30 PM
6. Move to ICU at 12:30 or so.
7. Start coming back to senses around 3-4 PM depending on how breathing is going.
8. Start pulling the breathing tubes etc. around 4 PM, depending on condition and breathing.
9. Move to outer ICU Wednesday by 9 AM.
10. Move to room possible by Thursday PM or Friday AM
11. If all goes well, by the grace of God, go home on Saturday or Sunday.
12. At home, move around within the house.
13. No driving or lifting for at least 4 weeks.
14. Total recovery and back to normal energy levels 6-12 months.
15. Hopefully back to work on light duty after 8-10 weeks.
16. All of the above depends on how the recovery is. They were very positive as they think I am in very good health otherwise.
17. I saw my cardiologist today and he is also very positive.
18. My daughters donated blood today so it will ready for the surgery on Tuesday…..
Lets see how closely we follow the plan... a little nervous....
Jeanette Davidson Sounds like you have a systematic plan for how it will go . I always teach my clients structure l😠... Read more
Jeanette Davidson Sounds like you have a systematic plan for how it will go . I always teach my clients structure l😄binds anxiety , so I hope structure will help ease the way for you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers ! God Bless💕
Bobby Manzoor Thanks for the comments and encouragement. I am a very luck person that god has give me this chance ... Read more
Bobby Manzoor Thanks for the comments and encouragement. I am a very luck person that god has give me this chance to get my damaged valve repaired/replaced. My oldest sister also had the same problem and could not get her heart valve replaced. She passed away in 2005 at 72. Not because of the heart but because of other 'stuff'. She suffered the heart valve problems.
Yesterday and today have been strange. Sometimes I ask myself if I am making the right decision of going through this surgery? kind of second guessing....
Also, have really missed my late mom and dad. And how much they loved me and how much I still love them.
One of my dearest sister will be here tomorrow. She is visting us from Dallas. My wife and kids are looking forward to that and all are excited.
Life goes on. I keep myself real busy with work and try to not think too much. Now I can wait until after the surgery and how I am getting on with the recovery... I was talking to a friend who is a cancer survivor. He had a surgery about 5 years ago and was telling me that this is the only vacation I will ever get. Relax, enjoy, exercise, walk, play, watch TV and movies on Netflix, and of course eat health organic stuff. This is you day and your period - live it to the fullest.....
I am positive moving forward.....
Will keep you posted....
Thanks
Bobby
Sherry Nichols Bobby sounds like you got it all planned out good luck and God bless
Bob M Yes, you, our community and me are truly blessed. I pray that your surgery will be textbook and that ... Read more
Bob M Yes, you, our community and me are truly blessed. I pray that your surgery will be textbook and that your recovery will be uneventful. Tuesday will be a new day for you with a fixed heart. God bless and rise up!
Mary K Sending prayer for an uneventful, perfect surgery. And be sure to relax if everything is not accordin ... Read more
Mary K Sending prayer for an uneventful, perfect surgery. And be sure to relax if everything is not according to plan. There are thousands of variables that cannot be calculated. The one constant is God's abiding Love and Presence.
Tammy Pilcher Prayers and best wishes, Bobby! God bless you!
Bobby Manzoor Thanks all. I had a good day at work and everyone came by the office to wish well. My sister is her ... Read more
Bobby Manzoor Thanks all. I had a good day at work and everyone came by the office to wish well. My sister is here now and we are all going for Hibachi.... Also, as most of may have guessed from my name, I am a Muslim and Friday is our day. So as usual, I went to the mosque for the Friday prayers and the Imam (priest) prayed for me after the congregation. very positive and still have a lot of chores before the surgery....
Ginger Marine My aortic valve replacement was July 24 at Piedmont. I hope you have a quick recovery and as little ... Read more
Ginger Marine My aortic valve replacement was July 24 at Piedmont. I hope you have a quick recovery and as little pain as I have had! I know you will do great!
Bobby Manzoor I am ready. Twenty-four hours to go.
When I look back, it was January 2004 when I was first informed ... Read more
Bobby Manzoor I am ready. Twenty-four hours to go.
When I look back, it was January 2004 when I was first informed that I have Aortic Valve Stenosis. And that some day, I will have to get the valve replaced. Eleven years went by so quickly. I am sixty one now. Feel good and ready for the big day. The valve opening dropped from 2.5 cm2 to 0.72 cm2 now. Its time although I feel good and don't have any major symptoms.
Tomorrow at this time, I'll be checking in at Emory, St. Joseph for Dr Ed. Chen to replace the valve. A little anxious but overall content.
I am from: Lawrenceville
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