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Hi Mick - I like your attitude and how much positive momentum you are picking up from the other posters. If everything goes well you might be surprised how quickly you will recover. I spent my first half day back at work about 10 days post OP and returned to work after two and a half weeks. I...

Hello Mick - I went through a very similar process as you 9 month ago and had my surgery 7 weeks ago. You are saying that you are feeling no symptoms - but that could be deceptive as your body can compensate. I think there is a chance that after surgery you will not have just 100% recovered but...

I am so sorry to hear about your valve deteriorating so quickly. I hope everything will work out and that there is a good path forward for you.

I fully support what Pellicle wrote. I am now 7 weeks post OP and also had a less invasive procedure (inverted T, 4" incision). Little to no pain, just on Tylenol since the second day. Walking is the best exercise. Great advice to get a Fitbit - I have the Fitbit HR which allows to track the...

I amalmost 5 weeks post op. As all the others have stated valve noise is a non-issue for me. I honestly would not be even able to tell you if it makes a naoise at all. The fear ( which I had BTW also) that it is like a watch ticking was unfounded. I think it also has to do with the fact that...

I would also recommend getting it done - nothing to lose - you can reduce risk and take advantage of your good health to make it through recovery in no time. I had my surgery this summer and enjoyed the warm weather - not sure how active I would have been in the winter. I would not have liked to...

Vivek - Great list - thanks for sharing it. With 10 days post OHS I am also looking into this. I hope I can get as soon as posssible to INR self measurement. Juergen

Young man - you are looking good. You got three bullet holes - I only got two - I must have ducked one bullet but can't remember. I am now almost a week post op and wonder how long it will take until some of the discolorations around the scar area will disappear.

I use a Polar bluetooth heartrate monitor chest strap. Works great with many applications on your smart phone and you can replace now the battery yourself which makes it very simple.

I am so sorry ro read about this - have my surgery in two weeks and are also planning for a ON-X. I assume that this came as a total surprise without any warnings - hope all goes well with your replacement.

Jeff - thanks for your offer, I sent you a message.

Hello, I am in the process of selecting the surgeon (and hospital) and one of the numbers I am looking at is the number of surgeries that a specific surgeon is doing for AVR and related procedures. I am 58 years old and need AVR and possibly replacement of the ascending aorta. One specific...

I need to have AVR surgery in two month and I am wondering if there are any recommendations/suggestions for a medical center/hospital in the Portland Oregon area. Thanks Juergen