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I had my surgery yesterday morning and I’m now out of ICU. Tubes are out so that’s good. Grateful to be here and have this behind me. Grateful for this group too.

Thank you Athens! I've been watching your progress and I'm so glad to hear this update! Thank you so much for sharing your story.

I'm ready for surgery tomorrow! It has been quite a month! I was scheduled for surgery in July but tested positive for covid! It was a huge shock, the day before surgery. Thankfully I had no symptoms at all but I couldn't have my surgery until I tested negative twice. All of this is the universe...

" Congratulations Drs. Kerendi and Dewan! Austin, TX Heart Hospital of Austin" Such awesome news!!! Having met both of these doctors I knew you were in good hands. God-willing I'll be the recipient of Dr. Dewan's expertise next Wednesday. Thank you for the update! It must be very exciting to...

I’ve been thinking of you! i didn’t ever think you’d end up going first, but hey that’s how life rolls! Now I get to learn from you. Be sure to remember all the good tips on making the stay at Heart Hospital a great one. I wish you well! See you on the other side!

Glad your procedure went well. Is your opinion that the current antibody blood tests are accurate? My husband's doctor ordered one for him and the rule seems to be that it must be done at least 3 weeks past infection. Is there a rule as to how long he can wait before doing this test? i.e., If...

Thanks for the clarification, Pellicle. Yeah the basic feeling I've gotten from my doctor, my husband's doctor and the various nurses we've been in contact with is that a positive result means it's highly likely correct. They all expressed much less confidence in negative results, some said...

Help me out. That's beyond my pay grade. The link you posted is for the Abbott test? And it's nucleic acid testing? And this means what? Sorry way over my head. While I'm sure it's not foolproof, I would think a hospital would choose their testing methods wisely if it means they had to call off...

Good luck with your procedure tomorrow!

I’ve heard the antibody tests are just as inaccurate as any others. I fear we’ll never know. Just grateful I feel well. l have now been rescheduled for August 26. I still have to get another negative before being allowed in to do my pre-op tests. My nurse said they’d had one patient who tested...

They told me they were using the Abbott test. Results come back in about 30 minutes. Not sure about the method. I've read a bit on the test giving false negatives but not so much on false positives.

Not if the thought is that he had it first, was asymptomatic and passed it on to me. By the time he tested negative he was already over it. Just one of many theories. The timeline: He had outpatient surgery June 30. A follow up in person appointment on July 7. I tested positive July 21. The...

I asked that and the nurse said they use the Abbott test which is "100% accurate if administered properly." Clear as mud. From what I understand false negatives are not uncommon. False positive a lot less so. If a hospital is cancelling a costly surgery over the results I'd like to think it was...

A funny thing happened to me on my way to surgery on July 22. The day before, I was to have my pre-op tests. Before entering the hospital I had to pass a covid test. I was POSITIVE! I could not have been more shocked. I have not been inside a public building since March. My husband and I are...

Will be thinking healing thoughts for you! Nice view!

Such great insight. I've been in the waiting room for almost two years now and I'm just ready to get all this behind me. I work out every day so I'm hoping that will improve my recovery. But I love your comment about enjoying the journey that's ahead of me on the other side of this. Thank you!

Hooray for beer! Did you get the go-ahead to be able to drink occasionally from your cardio?

Thanks for the update. I too am asymptomatic and I have my surgery this week. Can you be more specific about how you are feeling better since surgery? Just curious.

Thank you for the marvelous update. I'll be headed in on Wednesday as you'll be heading out. Your words give me comfort! I look forward to learning from your continued journey.

Welcome Adam, I don't have much to add to this discussion as I'm getting a tissue valve on Wednesday and I'm much older than you (58) but I couldn't pass the opportunity to wave to a fellow Liverpool fan! This forum is full of lots of comfort and expertise. I wish you well.