Brenda Miller - Heart Valve Journal

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Shocked, devastated and scared by my sudden diagnosis of severe AVD...

W. Carter Your at the right place to hear 100's of stories of operation and recovery just like yours. It's just ... Read more

W. Carter Your at the right place to hear 100's of stories of operation and recovery just like yours. It's just another small bump in life's road. You will make it through to the other side in one piece to live a long healthy life. :-)

Kelly Weisgarber Welcome! You'll learn a lot here and see you're not alone. I'm 5 weeks post aortic valve and aneurys ... Read more

Kelly Weisgarber Welcome! You'll learn a lot here and see you're not alone. I'm 5 weeks post aortic valve and aneurysm repair. Feel free to ask any questions. Take care.

Steven A Husted welcome you can read my journal i was the same scared to death of ohs you will do fine i am 17 months ... Read more

Steven A Husted welcome you can read my journal i was the same scared to death of ohs you will do fine i am 17 months out and doing great you are at the right place to learn about ohs this site and adams book are the greatest they saw me thru this journey of ohs

Enrique K Brenda, welcome to the community of heart valve patients. I'm 10 weeks post-op had an aortic root and ... Read more

Enrique K Brenda, welcome to the community of heart valve patients. I'm 10 weeks post-op had an aortic root and a tissue porcine valve replacement minimal invasive surgery right side of the chest. I am doing wonderful and every week it gets better. You will learn the experiences of many heart valve patients in this forum. You will get through this!

Brenda Miller Thank you to all of you that has replied I appreciate your reassuring words and encouragement ...as I ... Read more

Brenda Miller Thank you to all of you that has replied I appreciate your reassuring words and encouragement ...as I am feeling very alone in ...I live in Northwestern Ontario...unfortunately...the opposite end of the province from Toronto Ontario...awaiting for an appointment with cardiac surgeon Dr Tirone David...The Valve decision is huge ...I am 54yrs old and my cardiologist has recommened a mechanical valve...not thrilled about blood thinners and noise...thinking a porcine valve with hopes of breakthrough bionics replacement in the next decade or so....perhaps done via groin....I have heard that once a mechanical valve is installed that it cannot be replaced with a new upcoming bionic valves...any decision tips for me?

Anne Walpole I know each person's situation is different, but if your surgeon insists on a mechanical valve, I def ... Read more

Anne Walpole I know each person's situation is different, but if your surgeon insists on a mechanical valve, I definitely would recommend you get a second opinion. Look at all the relevant videos on this site, many of which support people your age getting the pig valve, with the expectation that a future valve could likely be placed through the groin as you said. Second or third opinions (after lots of research) can be so helpful to arrive at the best choice for your individual situation. 😊

Emily Rowley
Hi Brenda 😊
We are here to help+provide support.
I'm choosing a Pig's Valve, in hope medical adva ... Read more

Emily Rowley
Hi Brenda 😊
We are here to help+provide support.
I'm choosing a Pig's Valve, in hope medical advances will be made by my next replacement.

Brenda Miller Hi Anne
I have not met with a cardiac surgeon yet..just diagnosed Dec 14/15.it was the cardiologist t ... Read more

Brenda Miller Hi Anne
I have not met with a cardiac surgeon yet..just diagnosed Dec 14/15.it was the cardiologist that recommended the mechanical valve..I will continue to do my research...thank you for your advise...

Brenda Miller Hi Emily
Thank you for sharing your valve decision.. you are so young and brave ....I continue to res ... Read more

Brenda Miller Hi Emily
Thank you for sharing your valve decision.. you are so young and brave ....I continue to research and anxiously await my first appointment with my cardiac surgeon...... All the very best... during one of life's wild rides...my thoughts and prayers are with you...😊

Wanda Mroz Best of luck to you. I only had a mitral valve fix, but would have gone with a pig valve if needed. ... Read more

Wanda Mroz Best of luck to you. I only had a mitral valve fix, but would have gone with a pig valve if needed. I just didn't want the thinners. It is all up to you and how you feel. Go with what your gut tells you... that is usually the best course. You will be fine... prayers your way.

Patricia Garcia Best of luck for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

Brenda Miller I am 11/2 years post AVR, aortic root patch, back to normal life, working etc, will be attending my s ... Read more

Brenda Miller I am 11/2 years post AVR, aortic root patch, back to normal life, working etc, will be attending my sons wedding in beautiful Jasper Alberta this summer...I am incredibly thankful to Dr Adam Pick for this fantastic website, and all of my heart brothers and sisters for their many words of encouragement , prayers and advice...❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️