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this is what one of the top uk surgeon says about minimal inv surg:- Why do they still need to open up the whole ribcage? Why can't they use keyhole surgery for this? (via Twitter) 'And this is why the minimally invasive surgery which people keep talking about is not good for you, because to...

good to see all went well

dotors test for endocarditis by doing simple blood cultures, i was also told by my dentists it is the scale and polish which carries the greatest risk because the bacteria live just below the gum line and when the cleaning takes place these can easily get into the blood stream

thanks john for the update excellent news

i have changed dentist because he refused point blank to give me the antibiotics because of the new legislation, but the guidelines state if the patient asks and knows the risks then they can still have them that is straight from my new dentists mouth she phoned the relevent people to find out...

was wondering myself how things had gone ,think her husband was left with the posting duties.

thanks netmiff,my doctor has given me 5mg diazapam tablets to take the edge off things ,although i only take these when the going gets tough thats normally when mind starts running over everything in to much detail that lorry gets closer everyday think i can here it coming now!! just...

my cardio did say to me with heart valve problems they like to operate before you start getting problems like a-fib in particular, mine were innocent pvc`s so dont think it is uncommon to have jumping hearts and various rythm issues ,some nights i had to get out of bed it was like an earth...

best wishes for a successful surgery and bump free recovery look forward to Hearing from you in the post op forum

hoping this is succesfull and you get can get on with life best wishes Dean

good luck lori was thinking of you today and how it feels to be this close to surgery !wont be long before i am in that position ,best wishes for tomorrow and a successful surgery with event free recovery Dean

thanks lori ,good luck and best wishes for a succesful surgery and smooth recovery be looking for you in the post surgery forum dean

so sorry to hear this .my condolences to his family

for sternum to heal i was told 12 weeks by my surgeon ! but after 6 weeks it would be ok to drive

welcome to the forum and we share the same day! count down to october 6th , i am 46 but still active weights cross trainer ,this forum has been a great help to me , good luck with your surgery and recovery

thanks for all the messages and prayers i really appreciate it , its strange i feel a sort of strange calmness at the moment ,not the emotional wreck i was anticipating but theres still a way to go yet!! thank god this forum exists i dont wish this roller coaster ride on anyone but i am glad...

i had a similar experience and swapped coffee and coke to decaff and have no palps i am aware of now, used to have the bed rocking and had to get up when i layed on my left side they were that bad i also have decaff tea i did have bad headaches because of caffiene with drawall this...

hes heading in the right direction and will soon be heading home best wishes for a good recovery hear on in

glad to hear you have your date set , i got a booklet with the risks on anaesthetic with my confirmation letter this morning ,it does make interesting reading!

just got my date for surgery sheduled for 6th october 2nd op of the day,also got to go to Papworth hospital on the 22nd for xray and blood test and then a nurse is going to give a talk to a small group of us all facing the surgery and show us round to take some of the anxiety out of the whole...