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When I was told that an aneurysm of 6.1 cm had been discovered at the root of my aorta and needed emergency surgery, I cannot explain the isolation and loneliness that I experienced. I truly thought (naively) that they would just be able to fix it and I’d be on my way skipping back into life. At...

Who's tired......

I look more like a bulldog chewing a wasp....

Lawdog. I too have Edwards P valve like you. I'm post op 2 and a half weeks so early days for me. However it seems to have great reviews on here and from my surgeon in London. In relation to other responses to this thread, how would others describe a murmur? Is it like when your heart skips a...

How's your sleep now Fundy?

Thanks mate. Top folk in here.

Well done Michele. Keep up the good work and rest rest rest. ,x

Pellicle. Thanks mate for your info. Ratshit kinda hits the nail on the head. I'm better on one side than the other but man I don't think I've had a good nights sleep in the last 18 days, it must take it out of you to some degree. I also look like ratshit so I guess that proves my theory! 😉

Hi everyone. I just thought I would re post my words post op as to say a huge thank you and send some love through the ether to everyone on VR.org who took the time to reply to my worries when I was diagnosed. I cannot thank you enough for all of your insight and experiences that you shared with...

Thanks Ottagal. Yep recovery seems to be in that order presently and in amongst it all there is plenty of appalling TV. I have a question for everyone who might stumble across this thread. Sleep!! How was your sleeping post op. I'm just over 2 and a half weeks post op and still not really...

I have to add my views here. During my research prior to op, it seemed that people choosing a tissue valve are definitely in a minority and the reason for the spike in choosing a mech valve related to the anxiety of having another re op in the future which is fair enough. However, my surgeon...

Hi all. I'm post op footloose and fancy free. I got out on Monday and I was never so pleased to get back home and get on to the sofa (Rugby World Cup time here in the UK......Go Wales) So I would just like to say a big thank you to everyone who took the time to offer advise relating to my...

Hey. I just thought I’d add my tuppence ha’penny to you your question as just over a week ago I was about to have the same operation. The lovely people in here are such a valuable source of information, so use it. Please don't worry about pain. There will be discomfort yes, but I had more “pain”...

Finally I have a date (This Wednesday) and have gone for the Edwards carpenter tissue valve. I will be in touch post op for a check in. Thank you so much to all the responses and advice thus far. David

Hi Roberta. Thanks for the reply. I'm seeing the surgeon today to discuss all of the research i have done and to also convey many of the opinions in this forum that have been incredibly helpful. It is my gut feeling that tissue seems the way to go based on what I have read and my own gut...

Hi Roberta. Thanks for the reply. I'm seeing the surgeon today to discuss all of the research i have done and to also convey many of the opinions in this forum that have been incredibly helpful. It is my gut feeling that tissue seems the way to go based on what I have read and my own gut...

Hey thanks Chickadee. It seems that from what ever I have read either on her or some other far flung corner of the web there are pros and cons to everything relating to this topic and I have discounted none of them for they all have the value and relevance. I am meeting my surgeon next Friday...

Thanks again everyone for their kind and honest contribution to this thread. Greg, can I ask what the reasons were from your surgeons why they wouldn't use a mech valve?

Pellicle, thanks mate for your words. David

Hi Almost Hectic, thanks for that. I dont think the Ross treatment is available here on our NHS. Re your ON-X valve. How do you find it? Is is quiet, can you hear it? How much less warfarin are you currently taking?