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Damn, I'm very sorry your in this situation. Have you played the guilt card with the kids yet? Wish there was something I could do to help!

Congratulations on the milestone! Keep 'em coming!

Hi John. I'm no doctor...My aneurysm was 4.7 cm and both my cardio and surgeon were really concerned about me going over 5 cm, that seemed to be the magic number for them. I would definately get another opinion. Seems too risky to me. Best wishes! Phil

Mine was the day prior to surgury. Best wishes to you and your son. I'll be rooting for him!

I downloaded the forms from my employer. There was a section for me to fill out and a section for the surgeon. The surgeon's office faxed the paperwork to the Leave Management Group of my employer and sent me the confirmation. Hope that helps.

Hey Daniel. I teared up reading your post. I too am not a parent of child going through this. Just remembering how hard my surgury was on my wife and son. As a parent we are supposed to protect them and now you are faced with having to trust others as you said. So sorry you and your...

Hey Jax. Can't really add much, they have pretty much hit all the major points. Just wanted to add my support. You truely are going to be great, the CC is world class. That said, the waiting game is the worst part and fear/anxiety are normal emotions, though not fun. For me exercise...

Hi Jeff and welcome! I'm 37 and had OHS 22 days ago to replace my bi-cuspid aortic valve and aorta. I had an arotic aneurysm ot 4.7 cm. I too was very active (skiiing, biking, running, sailing, etc). I really did not have many symptoms, I felt tightness in my chest and shortness of breath...

Well I have to say this has been an amazing ride so far! I'm now 21 days post OHS (Aortic Valve and Root replacement). I feel guilty for feeling so good. My only complaints are my back pain and being restricted in my rehab (cannot run or join the formal cardiac rehab program). Seven more...

You and I are a day apart! They told me 6 to 7 weeks before I could start rehab...I am jelous! I'm walking 6-8 miles/day, but can't start rehab?!? Congratulations and keep up the smooth recovery. Phil

I have an Edwards tissue valve, 21 days post op, I will be on coumadin for 3 months. Best wishes!

Glad to see you in such great shape. Thanks for sharing the pic and keep up the great recovery!

Glad to hear I'm not the only one. I will be 3 weeks out Tuesday 4.12.09. Mine is affecting my sleep. Doc told me the same thing. When is it safe to see a chiropractor?

I'm 2.5 weeks post op and have many of the same sensations. When I lay flat my heart feels like it is pounding. I checked and my pulse and blood presure are not increasing. Its very strange...My doc says is normal.

WOO HOO! Congratulations! Take it easy, I tried to be superman and was up to 8 miles/day walking, it caugt up to me and now having to back off. Thrilled ot hear how well your doing!

I've not had the "pleasure" of that procedure...sorry to hear of your experience. Hang in there!

You'll do great! I'm cheering for you. Phil

Hi Jax. My situation was very similar to yours. I'm 37 and just had Aortic Valve and Aortic Artery replacement. I was scared too, but I can honestely say this was a piece of cake. I'm happy to speak with you if you want by phone, I just had my surgery less than 3 weeks ago. There is no...

Hey Shari. Healing is different for everyone. You certainly don't strike me as a "sorry mess", hang in there, use your breathing dealy bob and walk if you can. It will get easier and we are all rooting for you.

Bugchucker was given to me by a fishing buddy. I fly fish and he spin casts...I became bugchucker and he is baitchucker. Good luck Ottawagal! For me the 'waiting room' was the hardest part. In hindsight I had the easy job, my family and surgeon did all the work, all I did was show up for the...