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Lots of good comments from some of the regular suspects here. FWIW: In my case, educating myself about the issues with my heart (aortic valve stenosis + ascending aorta aneurysm) really went a long way toward reducing anxiety with respect to the likely outcomes for me. Specifically...

IMO, Chuck's response is right on point.

Don't remember exactly, but I think it took me about 6 weeks to be able to sleep on my side as I am a dedicated side sleeper. I do remember very well that laying in my side did trigger some pain for quite a while - maybe a few months - gradually diminishing. I am guessing that was stress on the...

I am not sure, but I believe that Baylor is very highly regarded. Might be worth the trip?

CC fixed mine along with my AVR at age 71.

Welcome to the 70+ AVR surgery club. 😁 It seems that many or even most who post here see the surgeon sooner in life. I too would like to hear more about the TAVR. How long was the surgery? What type and size valve was used? Etc.

Welcome to the other side. It's great over here😀.

I live in Central FL and had surgery at CC in Cleveland. Had 3 days of preop testing, surgery on a Thursday AM, went back to the Hotel on Mon PM and was flew home on Thus AM which was a day ahead of the schedule. Of course, it all depends on each individual case, but I think that's the SOP for...

I had a low HR for years (resting rate in the 40s) but it was definitely a function of bp meds.

Best wishes for a successful surgery and a rapid and complete recovery.

I believe that the conventional medical advice for mild stenosis (and mild symptoms) combined with an AA at 4.6cm would not indicate surgery. As I understand it (and I am NOT a medical professional), the risk is not linear - meaning that the risk increases significantly when the stenosis...

I live in FL. Plenty of good heath care here - lots of seniors. But I decided that, in my opinion, Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland was best for me. See my original thread for details. Cleveland Clinic accepted my Humana Medicare Advantage. Total out of pocket was maybe $2-3K without travel...

Seems like more than a few of us have ventured into severe territory with very little in the way of symptoms. And also several to many years before Valve replacement was recommended. In the USA you should be able to have an echo on order from your PCP before seeing a Cardiologist. The echo...

It all sounds normal. It should only get better from here on.

You can shop for a cardiologist that is accepting new patients. I did that several years ago when my cardiologist tried to pass me off to a PA. The new one helped me decide when to see a surgeon and is monitoring me post op. I am on a 1X/year echo unless and until something changes for the worse...

This is one of those "getting set for the rest of my life experiences" - an extended lease on life. My first words to my wife post op were "Happy to still be here". Best wishes for s successful surgery and a rapid an uneventful recovery.

Best wishes to both of you for a successful surgery and a rapid recovery.

There is a recurring theme here. The success rate is very high and almost everyone recovers well. Recovery is no walk in the park, but knowing what the desired and likely result is, can make it more of a task and less of a stressful situation. At 71 yo, I got through it just fine as do most...

Lots of info from different members if you take a look at the archives. If you have any specific questions, you will receive answers to any questions that you raise. My opinion...although a severe leaky valve can be life threatening, if not treated with surgery, the success rate is very, very...

Hang in there. Sometimes pain is due to the body being positioned on the operating table in the best way to allow access for the surgical team. Hopefully, it gradually calms down now that you are not in an unusual position. Job #1 is to do everything possible to facilitate recovery. Spirometer...