Bob Le Vaillant - Heart Valve Journal

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22 days ago

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While an anxious wait from diagnosis last June, the TAVI operation in Brighton this week went like a dream. Admitted 4pm on Monday, discharged with only ...Read more

While an anxious wait from diagnosis last June, the TAVI operation in Brighton this week went like a dream. Admitted 4pm on Monday, discharged with only a nick in my groin and a brand new aortic valve, 4pm on Wednesday. And I have walked the dog twice since.. The new valve is made either of cow or pig skin. I wasn't told which. However, I felt a bit guilty eating the pork pie my wife, Valerie, smuggled in, fearing it might be the new valve's mother!

Jessica F Very glad to hear all went well, Bob! I see the procedure didn't dampen your humor, laughter is the ... Read more

Jessica F Very glad to hear all went well, Bob! I see the procedure didn't dampen your humor, laughter is the best medicine! Best of luck on your recovery journey

Grace Mason Looking good Bob! Welcome to recovery ❤️‍🩹

Fidel Martínez Ruiz You look great, Bob. I wish you a full recovery, gradually getting in shape and increasing your walk... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz You look great, Bob. I wish you a full recovery, gradually getting in shape and increasing your walks.

Ana Brusso Glad you still have your sense of humor. Congratulations on your successful TAVR. Walking the dog alr ... Read more

Ana Brusso Glad you still have your sense of humor. Congratulations on your successful TAVR. Walking the dog already, wow. You look great. Continued good health. 🙏❤️

Rose Madura So happy that your procedure was successful. It's so wonderful that we live in a time where we can h ... Read more

Rose Madura So happy that your procedure was successful. It's so wonderful that we live in a time where we can have these things done to correct our faulty valves. Congratulations! 👍

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Bob, I´ve got one from cow. Happens the same to me, I feel somehow guilty when eating a medium-rare... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz Bob, I´ve got one from cow. Happens the same to me, I feel somehow guilty when eating a medium-rare steak and when make hiking and see so tender calves I throw them kisses

Bob Le Vaillant It's now Sunday and I have just completed a leisurely 3 1/2 mile walk along the seafront with Marley. ... Read more

Bob Le Vaillant It's now Sunday and I have just completed a leisurely 3 1/2 mile walk along the seafront with Marley. While I still have no idea of the surgeon's name, I shall be eternally grateful to him and his team, for the new life they gave me....

Susan Lynn Looking great, Bob! Congratulations on your successful procedure! Speedy recovery!!

Marie Myers Marley looks positively regal! Congrats on your procedure !!

susan harris thank you for making me laugh!

Bob Le Vaillant Thanks for all the kind comments and encouragement. 2 weeks on and walking easily 3-4 miles a day and ... Read more

Bob Le Vaillant Thanks for all the kind comments and encouragement. 2 weeks on and walking easily 3-4 miles a day and with an unfamiliar all over warm body. I genuinely wish the same for everyone still waiting for surgery. Good Luck America, I won't mention the tariffs...!

Ana Brusso No need to mention such things.

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23 days ago

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Well, tomorrow's the day and I'm sitting here at home waiting for transport to take me 100 miles to the hospital in Brighton. I've never seen the hospital nor ...Read more

Well, tomorrow's the day and I'm sitting here at home waiting for transport to take me 100 miles to the hospital in Brighton. I've never seen the hospital nor met or spoken to the surgeon and team who should care for me. I just hope they have ordered a supper! Anyway, I shall probably shock all the heart people by having a traditional fried English breakfast before leaving. I don't know if there will be any other patients having the procedure with me this week, but if there are I wish them the very best of luck and a successful recovery. And the same to all of you on this excellent and reassuring website....

Richard Munson Interesting to read you have never seen the hospital or spoken to the surgeon. I practically knew wha ... Read more

Richard Munson Interesting to read you have never seen the hospital or spoken to the surgeon. I practically knew what toothpaste my surgeon used before my surgery. Lol. I think it was colgate.

Rose Madura Very interesting. God bless you on your journey! 👍

Jennifer Holly Sending prayers your way. I am also having SAVR tomorrow!

Sue Lambkin Thinking of you for your surgery. ❤️Sue

Valerie Allen Best wishes and prayers, Bob!

Sher Follett Hopefully he weather is nice outside and at least you have a scenic 100 miles ride. I hope you find ... Read more

Sher Follett Hopefully he weather is nice outside and at least you have a scenic 100 miles ride. I hope you find the hospital, surgeon and staff all fantastic. All the best for a safe journey and prayers for your speedy recovery.

Fidel Martínez Ruiz I suppose the important is not to know the surgeon more or less, but rather if he is good and to hav ... Read more

Fidel Martínez Ruiz I suppose the important is not to know the surgeon more or less, but rather if he is good and to have confidence in the surgical team.

Deena Z Thinking of you, Bob. Hard to wrap your head around this surgery, because it is such a life saver an ... Read more

Deena Z Thinking of you, Bob. Hard to wrap your head around this surgery, because it is such a life saver and the outcomes now are excellent. The odds are way, way, way in your favor for a successful surgery.

Ana Brusso Lifting you up in prayer for your successful surgery tomorrow. God bless you

Bob Le Vaillant Your kind and thoughtful messages from so far away for England were hugely encouraging and greatly ap ... Read more

Bob Le Vaillant Your kind and thoughtful messages from so far away for England were hugely encouraging and greatly appreciated. Thank you. Operation successful. Back home 3 days later. And a walk with the spaniel this morning (Thursday) ....

Rose Madura Great news!

Ana Brusso Congratulations 🎊🎈🎉 continued good health Bob. God bless you 🙏❤️