Charles Stults - Heart Valve Journal

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1045 days ago

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Very successful surgery with Dr. Marc Gerdisch. I was admitted and my surgery scheduled for Friday the 11th at 12:30. Surgery didn’t begin until 3:30 pm and ...Read more

Very successful surgery with Dr. Marc Gerdisch. I was admitted and my surgery scheduled for Friday the 11th at 12:30. Surgery didn’t begin until 3:30 pm and ended around 8 P.M. Valve replacement with mechanical valve and ascending aorta repair was successful. I left the hospital at around 5:30 on February 14(Valentines Day) I am now home recovering the rigid sternal fixation technique by Dr Gerdisch definitely hastened my ability to get home quickly. I will update everyone on my progress and couldn’t give Dr. Gerdisch a higher recommendation.

Great news Charles, so glad you shared it with us. You did it by the Grace of God and a great medical ... Read more

Great news Charles, so glad you shared it with us. You did it by the Grace of God and a great medical team. Welcome to recovery and listen to your body and take it one day at a time. Continued good health and recovery. Keep us posted. Congratulations and God bless you

Janelle Hurst Glad to hear! Too bad we didn’t cross paths while you were there. Top notch team 🙂

Charles Stults Yeah im sorry we missed each other. The nurses did tell me your room was right next to mine in ICU. I ... Read more

Charles Stults Yeah im sorry we missed each other. The nurses did tell me your room was right next to mine in ICU. I asked about you and your surgery but they would only give me minimal details due to hippa. Were you also held in ICU basically the entire time? I was only moved to step down the last night.

Dan Rhoden Charles, great news, now you're on the other side of this and hope recovery goes well. Dr. Gerdisch i ... Read more

Dan Rhoden Charles, great news, now you're on the other side of this and hope recovery goes well. Dr. Gerdisch is my surgeon as well and doing the same surgery you had on March 28. Keep us updated on the rigid sternal fixation and how it's going. I have a vested interest, 😏.

Marie Myers Welcome to the recovery side!!

Deena Z Right on, Charles!!! It’s over. You are in recovery and will be stronger than ever. Exhale.

Andrew Dial Way to go man! Recovery time

Rose Madura Welcome to recovery Charles! So glad all is well as Ana said, listen to your body. Everything will ... Read more

Rose Madura Welcome to recovery Charles! So glad all is well as Ana said, listen to your body. Everything will improve with each day.

Holly Wale Awesome update to read, Charles! Glad you are on the mend!

Mike Tirrell Awesome Charles. Congrats on a successful surgery.

Linda Johnson Congratulations Charles!

paul rufo Awesome! Speedy recovery

Todd Hanson Glad to hear all went well!

Heather Kelly Amazing News!!! So glad you for you and I know you will do great!!!!

William Trankle Ahhh, now the fun begins, though I've never had the experience of rigid sternal fixation--lucky you. ... Read more

William Trankle Ahhh, now the fun begins, though I've never had the experience of rigid sternal fixation--lucky you. Dr. Gerdisch and his team are the absolute best, so you're in good hands.

Charles Stultsposted an update

1057 days ago

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As my surgery date approaches, (the 11th) I’m getting more and more nervous. I feel like I did everything I should have, I asked all the right questions, ...Read more

As my surgery date approaches, (the 11th) I’m getting more and more nervous. I feel like I did everything I should have, I asked all the right questions, and I made the best decision for me. I guess I’m just rethinking everything. I need to calm down, any pointers? (FYI bicuspid aortic valve replacement, ascending aorta repair. I’m 36)

Richard Munson Deep breaths, a bottle of jack daniels and remember we were all scared blankless. Normal to be nervou ... Read more

Richard Munson Deep breaths, a bottle of jack daniels and remember we were all scared blankless. Normal to be nervous. Just kidding on the booze.

Richard, I chose Bourbon (no kidding). Charles, you have done all the right things. We have all been ... Read more

Richard, I chose Bourbon (no kidding). Charles, you have done all the right things. We have all been where you are at. I will be praying for you and we will welcome you into recovery. God bless you

Susan Lynn Charles - You're so young and there's a lot of life ahead. You're going to want to live it to the f ... Read more

Susan Lynn Charles - You're so young and there's a lot of life ahead. You're going to want to live it to the fullest! Yes, it involves a few hours for your procedure and a few weeks of taking it easy, but it's the best investment you'll make in yourself. You've done your homework. You've picked an accomplished surgeon and team. You will be confident on game day. When it's behind you,
you'll wonder why you worried so much. You're ready! ❤

Mike Tirrell Totally normal, just trust your research and decisions. Everything will work out.

Tom Everson I suggest that you review your recovery plans. Remember you have a limit on what you can lift, can n ... Read more

Tom Everson I suggest that you review your recovery plans. Remember you have a limit on what you can lift, can not drive, showers can be tricky ( i used a chair for a week or so) etc
, I got stuff done around the house, i doubled checked my health insurance coverage to see if there were any restrictions ( do not want any surprises) . Check about rehab. Everyone heals at a different pace but I found a poster attitude is the best medicine. Good luck.

Deena Z Yep, Charles at your youthful age you will get through the surgery and rebound quickly.

Tom Everson Hi one more idea. Do your taxes you may not want to concentrate on it later

Heather Kelly Ya know Charles ... a gentlemen on this page told me when I was kind of questioning my choice that I ... Read more

Heather Kelly Ya know Charles ... a gentlemen on this page told me when I was kind of questioning my choice that I needed to remember I had done the research, asked all the questions and to be confident in my decision. He said once its made, dont look back. You are going to do awesome! Keep us all posted.

Richard Munson Glad i did not do my taxes first. Added stress. I did however become much closer to the man upstairs ... Read more

Richard Munson Glad i did not do my taxes first. Added stress. I did however become much closer to the man upstairs . He probably got sick of hearing from me but it gave me a feeling of peace.

Neal Syverson Hey Charles, we are practically neighbors. You have done all the right things and you are ready. No ... Read more

Neal Syverson Hey Charles, we are practically neighbors. You have done all the right things and you are ready. Now focus on the outcome. From your story you should see some immediate relief. Once you recover you should be back to a normal life. Nine more days will go by fast.

Rose Madura If you don't want to do your taxes, why not watch a documentary of something that interests you. Whe ... Read more

Rose Madura If you don't want to do your taxes, why not watch a documentary of something that interests you. When my surgery was postponed due to someone else having an emergency, it was the one time I was totally emotional. I ended up watching a documentary on the Kennedy Assassination and that took my mind off things for a while. You could start a journal too. Just ideas to consider. Prayer helped me tremendously as well.

Richard, so glad you have become much closer to who you call “the man upstairs”. I call Him the m ... Read more

Richard, so glad you have become much closer to who you call “the man upstairs”. I call Him the most High God, he will always give you peace if you ask. 🙏❤️

Richard Munson I assume he is a man. The woman upstairs would be my wife on the second floor.

Charles Stults Thanks everyone for the kind words, advice, and prayers. I will update my status as surgery comes and ... Read more

Charles Stults Thanks everyone for the kind words, advice, and prayers. I will update my status as surgery comes and goes.