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3794 days ago

For me, who is never sick, has never had a thing wrong with me or thought I didn't, I am not liking this new direction I am going to. I guess I am a little ...Read more

For me, who is never sick, has never had a thing wrong with me or thought I didn't, I am not liking this new direction I am going to. I guess I am a little afraid of what comes next. I know I have to have surgery on my mitral valve and I am trying to accept that it is a pretty common surgery but it is still the heart and it is still open heart surgery. Bugger!!

Jim Hernandez Totally know how your feeling. ..but all the info and folks on here are wonderful. ..

Tammy Pilcher Denise, I've always been healthy too and didn't realize I had something wrong with me that was alread ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Denise, I've always been healthy too and didn't realize I had something wrong with me that was already in the critical stages. The thing I've tried to remind myself is that this was something that could be fixed and 20 days ago was fixed. You can do this and you will feel so much better to know it's done. Best wishes, Tammy

Melinda Hacker Same here Denise. I'm healthy too except I have always known about having a bicuspid aortic valve. ... Read more

Melinda Hacker Same here Denise. I'm healthy too except I have always known about having a bicuspid aortic valve. 30 days ago I had my aortic valve replaced so now I'm all better😊. My surgery experience wasn't too bad. Just remember that with today's advancement in medicine and technology, open heart surgery seems to be SO perfected. For me, other than having a baby, this was my first experience in a hospital. I was amazed at how well everything went. I was back at home in 4 days. You can do this!

Joseph Ballett Believe in the Surgeons and Believe in You

Denise Castilloposted a journal

3801 days ago

what type of valve to choose at my age 65

Denise Castilloposted a journal

3801 days ago

what type of valve to choose at my age 65

Denise Castilloposted an update

3801 days ago

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just listening to the webinar I am now confused on what type of replacement valve to have should I need one. did he say the tissue one lasts 30 years as I am ...Read more

just listening to the webinar I am now confused on what type of replacement valve to have should I need one. did he say the tissue one lasts 30 years as I am 65 so maybe this is an option for me as I really don't want to take warfarin for the rest of my life

kathleen savoy Yes he did Denise. I am 65 this month and was quite interested in that. I do not want to repeat surge ... Read more

kathleen savoy Yes he did Denise. I am 65 this month and was quite interested in that. I do not want to repeat surgery in my 80s.

Denise Castillo Hi Kathleen, I feel so pleased that there is someone else who was wondering the same thing. I chose ... Read more

Denise Castillo Hi Kathleen, I feel so pleased that there is someone else who was wondering the same thing. I chose the mechanical for this reason but now I am wondering if I should have the tissue valve but then again I was told the valve would only last 8-10 years and yes that would mean another surgery. I live in Australia so I am wondering if the valve types are different here

kathleen savoy I don't know. I would think they would be the same though. This was the first that I have heard of a ... Read more

kathleen savoy I don't know. I would think they would be the same though. This was the first that I have heard of a tissue valve lasting 30 years. My cardiologist told me that he has some patients who have had their tissue valves for 20 years. I am going to discuss this with my surgeon.

Joseph Ballett I have read and listened to alot, even my surgeon said 10-15 but i still picked the cow valve,did not ... Read more

Joseph Ballett I have read and listened to alot, even my surgeon said 10-15 but i still picked the cow valve,did not want warfarin, putting my money on technology.

Denise Castillo Thanks Joseph and Kathleen for your response, yes I am beginning to think this way. I will have anot ... Read more

Denise Castillo Thanks Joseph and Kathleen for your response, yes I am beginning to think this way. I will have another chat to my surgeon.

Denise Castillo how old are you Joseph

Joseph Ballett Just turned 48, but no matter what i would still go with the cow .

John Noriega I am 67...my valve is porcine. Told it could last 20-25 years. With God's help I'll outlast it!
Onwar ... Read more

John Noriega I am 67...my valve is porcine. Told it could last 20-25 years. With God's help I'll outlast it!
Onward & Upward!

Kathryn Waymire I don't know about 30 yrs.

Pat B. I found this interesting even though this is only one data point to consider ( http://mayo.img.entriq ... Read more

Pat B. I found this interesting even though this is only one data point to consider ( http://mayo.img.entriq.net/htm/MayoPlayer1.html?articleID=4071 ).

Denise Castillo Thank you everyone for responding, I have made another appt with surgeon, now that I am a bit more kn ... Read more

Denise Castillo Thank you everyone for responding, I have made another appt with surgeon, now that I am a bit more knowledgeable, thanks to Adam's website

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