Bovine Aortic Valve Turns 17

johnnycake23 said:

For now I'm just chugging along.

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Bee said:

Thanks for sharing your happy news! I am just two weeks out from my bovine valve replacement via OHS. If this could last 17 years (I’m 73) I would be over joyed…you have given me hope and encouragement to continue healthy living and losing those extra pounds.

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Pmacky09 said:

17 years! Wowsers, that's amazing! You are really giving those of us with newly installed bovine valves all the feels, @johnnycake23!

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Innovativebrain said:

What make of valve did you have put in? And I appreciate the encouragement. 5 years in with me, and heading out next week on another 6 month mountain biking trip. (We do this every year, live in our truck camper and move from area to area)

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johnnycake23 said:

Hello everyone, I just want to share that today marks the 17th anniversary of my visit to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for my tissue aortic valve replacement. By coincidence I saw my electrophysiologist today and all sounded good to him. The latest echo earlier this year came back normal. So, basically it's about as good as can be expected. Been keeping my weight down, eating fairly healthy but for an indulgence on many things sweet, for which I must admit I have a big weakness. But overall feeling fine, no issues.

This was my second OHS; first one was a repair job in 1993. I'm 58 now, and kind of on the cusp of SAVR vs. TAVR for the next surgery, whenever that will be. Longevity of TAVR and, more so in my case, VIVR is of great importance to me, but unfortunately there is scant literature in this particular area. But I'll worry about that when the time comes. For now I'm just chugging along.

Thank you for the support you provide. Have a great and safe upcoming holiday season.

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johnnycake23 said:

Brain, it was a Carpentier-Edwards bovine valve. That's about all I remember about it, but whatever they were using back in 2007. Glad to be a source of encouragement. Good luck and be safe on your bike hike. Sounds like a fun life.

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johnnycake23 said:

Hello everyone, I just want to share that today marks the 17th anniversary of my visit to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for my tissue aortic valve replacement. By coincidence I saw my electrophysiologist today and all sounded good to him. The latest echo earlier this year came back normal. So, basically it's about as good as can be expected. Been keeping my weight down, eating fairly healthy but for an indulgence on many things sweet, for which I must admit I have a big weakness. But overall feeling fine, no issues.

This was my second OHS; first one was a repair job in 1993. I'm 58 now, and kind of on the cusp of SAVR vs. TAVR for the next surgery, whenever that will be. Longevity of TAVR and, more so in my case, VIVR is of great importance to me, but unfortunately there is scant literature in this particular area. But I'll worry about that when the time comes. For now I'm just chugging along.

Thank you for the support you provide. Have a great and safe upcoming holiday season.

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johnnycake23 said:

Hello everyone, I just want to share that today marks the 17th anniversary of my visit to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for my tissue aortic valve replacement. By coincidence I saw my electrophysiologist today and all sounded good to him. The latest echo earlier this year came back normal. So, basically it's about as good as can be expected. Been keeping my weight down, eating fairly healthy but for an indulgence on many things sweet, for which I must admit I have a big weakness. But overall feeling fine, no issues.

This was my second OHS; first one was a repair job in 1993. I'm 58 now, and kind of on the cusp of SAVR vs. TAVR for the next surgery, whenever that will be. Longevity of TAVR and, more so in my case, VIVR is of great importance to me, but unfortunately there is scant literature in this particular area. But I'll worry about that when the time comes. For now I'm just chugging along.

Thank you for the support you provide. Have a great and safe upcoming holiday season.

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johnnycake23 said:

Hello everyone, I just want to share that today marks the 17th anniversary of my visit to Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago for my tissue aortic valve replacement. By coincidence I saw my electrophysiologist today and all sounded good to him. The latest echo earlier this year came back normal. So, basically it's about as good as can be expected. Been keeping my weight down, eating fairly healthy but for an indulgence on many things sweet, for which I must admit I have a big weakness. But overall feeling fine, no issues.

This was my second OHS; first one was a repair job in 1993. I'm 58 now, and kind of on the cusp of SAVR vs. TAVR for the next surgery, whenever that will be. Longevity of TAVR and, more so in my case, VIVR is of great importance to me, but unfortunately there is scant literature in this particular area. But I'll worry about that when the time comes. For now I'm just chugging along.

Thank you for the support you provide. Have a great and safe upcoming holiday season.

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johnnycake23 said:

Triple 3, I ride my stationary bike five days a week for about 30 minutes, plus abs and stretching exercises, and some light use of weights. No longer play hockey, haven't done it since the surgery. Was a little skittish about strenuous activity after the surgery, and I never laced them up again. I miss it terribly. And I walk outside a lot, weather permitting. Definitely not one to sit on my duff.

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