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JannerJohn, You and I have experienced much the same in regard to pending OHS. I'm roughly your age (55), great family, daughter about to graduate, great job and great health (or so I thought 2 months ago). Then I got hit with my diagnosis of AVS. My surgery was supposed to be this week but...

You got this. Can’t wait to read about your smooth recovery.

So there is a pill for this afterall. Or maybe a choice of pills. Blue and red (#TheMatrix). Someone slipped me a red one a couple of months ago. I’m not sure I would’ve choose it voluntarily, but I’m not going back to blue. pellicle- Love the pic and vid of Findland BTW. Where I live we...

pellicle, I appreciate your practical expertise, experience, compassion, and the occasional necessary kick in the pants.

I'm in the same boat. Sometimes the 97-98% success rate sounds great. Then later, usually in the wee hours of the morning, the 2-3% figure blankets my mind. It certainly helps to read the experiences of others, especially those who have more medical strikes against them or who are older, and...

Amen to that Woodcutter. I’m in this for the long run and will do whatever it take no matter how long it takes to get my ”normal” back. Regarding my avatar pic, yes, that was my little guy- Klaus. Sadly he died in 2019. I’ve had 4 pugs (all rescues) over they years and they have truly been...

Hi caro. Yes, I'm scheduled to have a minithoracotomy on the 17th. I had my angiogram done last week and will be having a CT scan the day before surgery. I hope nothing shows up on the CT scan that will alter those plans. My understanding is that the angiogram is done to see if any bypass...

Hi Bob, I am scheduled for surgery with Dr. Doolabh on 2/17. I was just speaking with his nurse this afternoon regarding preop arrangements. The number I called to set up my initial consultation was 214-74-VALVE (82583), This is my first (and hopefully last) go round so I don't know if he...

I guess I'm trying to gird myself (and maybe boost my confidence) for my AVR surgery on 2/17. I'm 55, I used to be very athletic (weights & rowing) up until my diagnosis of severe stenosis last month. Since, I've been walking at least 3 miles per day along with reading posts on this forum...

So true. Yesterday, a coworker and friend of mine lost her daughter in a traffic accident. No fixes for that. Perspective.

Since being diagnosed with AS last month and discovering this board, it is a nightly ritual to read these postings until I drift off to a fitful sleep. Fitful though it is, it is less so thanks to all you regulars (and not so regulars) who chime in with the knowledge, compassion and support...

Suckyvalvegurl- I‘m having my consult with Dr. Doolabh tomorrow afternoon provided my local hospital gets the TEE and echo results to him by then. I hope my experience goes as smoothly as yours.

Indeed. That struck me right to my core.

Yes, you nailed it. That’s what I need to work on. You guys are great. You’ve been through this and I have much to learn.

Pellicle, Would you believe that I have a copy of Meditations and The Daily Stoic on my nightstand? I started reading them before bedtime starting early last year but drifted away. You are right. Time to pick them up again.

Thank so much Dick and thank you for affirming that I am on the right track. You are definitely right about the seeing the forest for the trees! I'll get information more specific to my case when I have my surgical consult on Monday, but in the meantime can you or anyone help me understand the...

I’m consulting with a surgeon at UT Southwestern on Monday and am interested in hearing about anyone else’s experiences with mini-thoractomy (or anything that can help me deal with the overwhelming anxiety of it all). Feel free to refer me to another thread if appropriate.

Thanks so much Pete. I've spent many, many hours in the past month obsessively reading about the technical aspects of my condition. Although important, it hasn't been comforting. If I survive this, I want to know what kind of life I can expect on the other side. That's what I'm getting from...

You mirror my own thoughts Janner. A crisis in confidence indeed. I went from feeling strong, confident and in control to the opposite in a day. Fear of not being around for my wife and daughter. Fear of being a fragile and perpetual "patient". Finding this board and reading all the...