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Wow, I am impressed! That is amazing to feel improved so quickly! Congratulations and best wishes for a continued speedy recovery! Carol

Prayers for you both are offered! Keep the faith. Carol

Sounds like you're doing great, Gil. I came home 5 days ago, and I must say (knocking on wood) that each day is an improvement over the one before. I am managing the steps in our split level, and get out for a couple slow, short walks each day. I still feel like my chest is made of eggshell and...

Hi all, Just a quick note to say I came home today. Four days in cardiac ICU, then the step-down unit. Recovery was mostly uneventful to date, although I feel like I've been hit by a bus. I'll write more when I have some energy... Carol

Hi Dion, I can relate to the broadsided-by-a-bus feeling. In August, my GP thought my heart murmur sounded "busy", so I went for an echo which revealed critical aortic valve stenosis. At 57, I thought the out of breath moments, feeling the heat, etc. were simply age related issues. Never in my...

Went for a dental clearance yesterday, prior to surgery, and x-rays found an infection under a crown! Doc cleared away a spot later in the day, and did an extraction (called 3 oral surgeons who couldn't squeeze me in). Yikes! I hope there are no more surprises before the 11th....

Thanks, Rachel! I appreciate your kind thoughts. Carol

Thanks very much, Chris. I am happy that your decision has been so good for you! As Oct. 11th gets closer, I am feeling more anxious. A pep talk is exactly what I need right now. Carol

Sounds like great 6-month news! Hope the coming year is positive and (medically)uneventful. Carol

Best wishes from here, too!

Thank you, Kim. I do need support for my decision! It's one I didn't make lightly, and I am hopeful that it is the correct one. I'm scheduled for the 11th, and my nerves are starting to fray! Carol

Appreciate your thoughts. We all make our own best call I guess, and hope and pray it is the right one for us. Time will tell! And I hope we're all around to continue the debate in 15 years...

Hey, I can always use a little fiber in my diet!

I will add my thoughts and prayers for Oct. 3rd! Best wishes for your recovery, too. Carol

:-) Good to know A sense of humor is helpful in all this!

Good luck, and keep the positive thoughts with you and your surgeon!

I will add my positive thoughts, best wishes, and prayers. Good luck! Carol

Thanks everyone! Will keep you posted, I'm sure!

A moo-cow it will be. Thanks for the positive thoughts!

Well, we met with my surgeon yesterday and I'm scheduled for surgery on Oct. 11th! My valve is only 0.6 and a peak gradient of 94, so he thinks sooner rather than later is indicated. Personally, I'm glad to have a date and stop having my imagination go crazy. Interestingly, he would NOT state a...