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Hello, Is it impacting my decision? Yes & no. I guess my thought is to get as much info as I can, stew about it, & finally make a decision. I'm a seat of the pants kinda girl, of course the surgeon will make the final choice at the time, but asking all these questions makes me feel like I...

What sort of questions or concerns should I tell/ask my surgeon re:future sternum comfort? I'm NOT a back sleeper. Should I ask about different types/styles of closing material or different methods of closing "the gap."? thanks Daiva PS This website is AWE-some, actually the people on it.

Is there a difference between having a re-op with a tissue or mechanical? Have you heard if it's easier or shorter time replacing with new between the two? Do surgeon prefer one over the other? Daiva

I've got the same issue. I have a 2 hr drive after my AVR & root surgery. I talked to the cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic & all I can add is he said it was pretty routine people driving back home from the surrounding states or flying after AVRs & OHS. I'm also planning to stay at the CC...

My son had heart surgery maybe by the same Dr Bove for a pulmonary valve & a large part of the conduit done @ the UofM hospitals in 1993. That was his 2nd OHS. It's lasted for 18yrs & only now are they talking about inserting by groin vein a Melody valve to replace it. WOW. Heart surgery has...

Hi-ya, I'm still in the waiting room, I can only hope I do as well as you! CONGRATULATIONS & many happy returns! Daiva (trying to sit quietly in the corner)

Hello, I've just decided to join everybody in the waiting room. I've been in denial that I've actually been here since 1/11/11. My surgery is 4/6 at Cleveland Clinic, for AVR (BAV) & aortic root repair/replacement - Dr G. Pettersson is my surgeon. I was hoping to meet others who are in the...

Hey Rosebud, My surgery is set for 4/6 Weds @ Cleveland Clinic. I haven't yet made a FIRM decision, but I'm leaning toward tissue. My concern is the meds (I travel a lot) Have varicose veins & other vein problems. Where are you having your AVR done? and is it only the fact that it theoretically...

Norm of the North! You are the MAN! I've definitely learned more from this 1 posting than any other I read - yet. You have done your homework. My Canadian husband has always said Canucks excell in literacy! Grade 13 and all, he was one of the last for that Keep on writing! Daiva

Hello all, Originally I was told that CC would schedule an appt a month before the AVR surgery for a meet & greet with the team & I assumed to talk about different types of valves. However they are having me come in 4/4 Mon for some tests then on 4/6 Wed would be the surgery. I guess I don't...

Hello Kim I'm on prozac already & the doc just put me on seroquel @ night as needed. Also I just went out for a pecan slide DQ for some stress relief. Last 2 caths showed my coronaries 100% clear, definitely something to be thankful for. I guess like everybody I've been following Steve's re-op...

Hello, I'm due to have my 1st AVR 4/6 ay CC. I've been following all of you faithfully everyday. Steve was the 1st person I kinda fixated on, plus he's from Chicago(lots of relatives in Chicago) I live just outside of Ann Arbor. Could someone inform me a bit more about pacemakers, I know they...

Have you found that if you do choose to have your valve surgery done away/out of state from your primary, that the drs usually don't get their noses bent out of shape? My issue is I work for a large University Hospital, it's very good but not the best for aortic valve & co surgeries. So against...

I've had a heart murmur all my life, however nothing much was ever said or investigated. A little over a year ago I was diagnosed with an echo with a severe aortic bicuspid valve stenosis along with the root being slightly dialated. I think there is enough dialation to be addressed along with...

I'm new here, I was diagnosed with bicuspid valve stenosis about a year ago and am having aortic valve & root replacement April 6th at the Cleveland Clinic. I only found this site a couple of weeks ago, however I feel I've gotten to "know" you somehow -all of you-alls. Steve I've really enjoyed...