Herb Rosenstein - Heart Valve Journal

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2154 days ago

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Celebrated one yr. valvesaversity Jan. 15. All has gone well,slowly regaining strenght,balance and normalcy. Surgical history was one of basically,pain free ...Read more

Celebrated one yr. valvesaversity Jan. 15. All has gone well,slowly regaining strenght,balance and normalcy. Surgical history was one of basically,pain free PO experience. Owe that to Dr. Jonathan's excellent non-traumatic surgical technic and excellent post care! Advice to those in pre surgery," Don't waste time worrying ! ".

Susan Lynn Happy Anniversary!!! Great advice, too!

Meredith Bray Eat cake!

Herb Greenberg What was his technique? Sounds intriguing!

Happy Anniversary Herb!

Rob Sparling Cheers! 365 days down, decades more to come!

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2364 days ago

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To all awaiting open heart valve replacements, I can't stress enough the potential absence of acute pain! Surgery is performed in such a manner as to minimize ...Read more

To all awaiting open heart valve replacements, I can't stress enough the potential absence of acute pain! Surgery is performed in such a manner as to minimize post- surgical discomfort. Once the many tubes are removed, you're on the road to recovery. Good luck to all about to go under the treatment .

Michael Cline I agree. The tubes being removed in a day or so receives a lot of the discomfort. Also, get up and mo ... Read more

Michael Cline I agree. The tubes being removed in a day or so receives a lot of the discomfort. Also, get up and move around as soon as you can.

Anita Edmonds Thank You Herb and Michael that is encouraging!
Today the Bee Gees song Stayin Alive has been spinnin ... Read more

Anita Edmonds Thank You Herb and Michael that is encouraging!
Today the Bee Gees song Stayin Alive has been spinning in my head.

Judy Shaw Thanks y'all for the encouragement. Sounds like Anita and I are having the some of the same thoughts ... Read more

Judy Shaw Thanks y'all for the encouragement. Sounds like Anita and I are having the some of the same thoughts about surgery.

Rita Savelis I didn't have any sternum pain at all ( the anasthesiologist had described it this way as well). I ha ... Read more

Rita Savelis I didn't have any sternum pain at all ( the anasthesiologist had described it this way as well). I had LOTS of discomfort and exhaustion, but pain was not a word I would use to describe this surgery, not from drains, not from the sternum cut. Often those patients who do suffer from pain have it because of the position their bodies are put in during surgery, so it is muscular pain. Also for women, minimal surgeries that go through breast tissue on the side can be more painful.
There is a lot that is not fun about post surgery, but physical pain is often not one of them.

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2377 days ago

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Had both Mitral and aortic valves replaced by Dr. Jonathan Somers,Highland park, Il in mid January. Went thru in home physical tress enough the importance of ...Read more

Had both Mitral and aortic valves replaced by Dr. Jonathan Somers,Highland park, Il in mid January. Went thru in home physical tress enough the importance of post surgical therapy and in hospital Cardiac Rehab for 12 weeks. Can't stress enough importance of exercise in recuperation process !!

Judy Shaw Good to know. Thanks Herb.

Rose Madura Yes, if nothing else ... WALK WALK WALK!

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2483 days ago

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Thought I'd pass on my recent experience with open heart surgery. On Jan 20th, I had both mitral and Aortic Valves replaced with bovine valves. In addition, ...Read more

Thought I'd pass on my recent experience with open heart surgery. On Jan 20th, I had both mitral and Aortic Valves replaced with bovine valves. In addition, the Maze procedure was done and a hole in interseptal wall repaired.And would you believe ,not one drop of post surgical pain !! I am now at home , sleeping in my own bed and again feasting on home cooked food ! In house therapy is gradually getting strength back into my body. Surgery was performed by Dr. jonathan Somers at HighlandPark Hospital in Highland Park,Il. I must add a very important comment to my experience. Adam Pick's book, "A guide to heart Valve Surgery " is a "must read!" It will remove any doubts , unknowns and fears from beginning to end of the entire process. I can't stress enough reading the book as it also will give one peace of mind !! I'm on my way to a better life with a strong 86 yr. old heart !!!

Gina Fiorentino Herb, thank you for your most inspiring post! I am so happy to hear you are doing so well!!!

Bonnie Stone-Hope Fantastic news! Thanks for sharing.

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2549 days ago

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2590 days ago

Anxiously awaiting repair of mitral valve and new bovine aortic valve to be performed by Dr. Jonathan Somers on Nov. 20th. at Highland Park,Il.

Will keep you in my prayers Herb.

Herb Rosenstein Thanks, much appreciated !!

Bonnie Stone-Hope Hello Herb, Good luck with your upcoming surgery

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2594 days ago

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Adam, I've followed your site for a few years now,and read your book. I'm a retired DDS, 85 yrs. old who will now experience all of the info. you have given ...Read more

Adam, I've followed your site for a few years now,and read your book. I'm a retired DDS, 85 yrs. old who will now experience all of the info. you have given us. I will be going in for open heart surgery to repair the mitral valve,replace the aortic valve with a boine type, and do away with A-fib on Nov.20. I'm well aware of the entire procedure and have no apprehensions, partly thanks to you.I want to keep in touch with you throughout the entire experience and hope to hear from you. Thanks. Herb Rosenstein

Leslie Bakos Will you do TAVR?

Herb Rosenstein No, Cow valve to replace aortic and mitral repair

Nancy James Hi Herb - you made a comment on my question about antibiotics before a dentist appointment. Do you ... Read more

Nancy James Hi Herb - you made a comment on my question about antibiotics before a dentist appointment. Do you only take them that day before the appointment with the dentist? I had an implant a couple of years ago and I was on something but for a week. I just never heard about taking them just the day of - did you take anything afterwards? Thanks.