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Hi Tim, Glad to hear you're on the other side. I still don't have a date for my surgery yet but looking like end of this month, early July. Reading here everyday gets better post Op which I hope is the case for you (and me after it's done). Cheers, Tim.

good luck mate!

Happy Birthday Chuck! That steak and beer look amazing :) I can't wait to post a picture like this after my Bentall operation is done and I'm recovered :D PS The beer looks like an IPA or hazy IPA?

Nice mate! this is what I like to hear :)

Hey Tim, Ta for the reply! Yes, sounds like we'll be having the Op and recovery similar time. I have 2 tests to go (coronary angiogram and catorid ultasound) then I will book the operation around early June. Yeah this forum has really helped calm my brain too around the Wafarin monitoring and...

Yep, that's the plan now. I did ask the surgeon about the On-x valve....apparently the On-x and the graft doesn't come in 'one piece' like the SJM does.

Thanks Stevebar. How was your recovery period post Op?

Confirmed today with my surgeon I'm getting the Bentall procedure which replace the aortic root and ascending with the dacron sleeve, along with the SJM valve.

I meet with my surgeon today. and I'm getting the Dacron sleeve for the root and ascending aorta, so up to the arch.

Hi Timmay, I too have AVR coming up and have chosen the SJM valve. I'm 42 so the mechanical valve option was the only option in my opinion given my age and don't want to have reoperations in future. Good luck with you operation! Cheers, Tim.

I will ask the surgeon on Tuesday. He showed me the SJM valve and sleeve when I had the initial consultation.

Got it....thanks!

I have mild aneurysm at the ascending and mild-moderate at the root. So I think its up to the arch. but will check with my surgeon.

Were you on metoprolol for long post op? I'm assuming that's to control HR and potential A-FIB? I'm currently on a calcium channel blocker and angiotensin receptor blocker. I been on them for 12 years since BAV and mod-sev leaky AV was discovered. I'm not sure If I'll be on them post operation...

Thanks for the info! And yes I have read @pellicle Wafarin/INR blog, very useful. Question, were you on any other medication post operation and into your recovery? Apart from Wafarin....

Thanks for the reply and information!

Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I've been waiting for this operation at some point too. BAV was picked up 12 years ago. I'm OK now with the operation but I'm guessing the week/days before the anxiety levels might ramp up a tad! Good to know about your exercise and health! I currently exercise and...

Yep Aussie indeed :) Where in AUS are you from?

Hi Chuck, Thanks for the reply and information, much appreciated :) Yes, getting the Bentall Procedure which I just found out the name (my surgeon didn't mention the name) after a quick google, thanks! I was also concerned about staying within the correct INR range which is about 2-3? I'm...

Hi Guys, 42 yo male based in Sydney, Australia - I have BAV with aortic aneurysm which was picked up 12 years ago. My recent yearly echo showed a drop in ejection fraction (50-55%) and larger LV systolic at 6.6cm. My aortic valve has been leaking severely for the past few years with no...