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The initial shock is terrible. 2009 was when I first learned about my condition, and for years, I was a mess. Today, I get a bit ‘worried’ when my appointment is close, like I have one this week, but apart from that, I try to “forget” about it. As you mentioned, surgery has already advanced and...

Hello Luckier, how are you doing? Thank you for your message! Yes, I take Irbesartan 300mg and also propranolol delayed 40mg daily every morning. At times, I also have to take Amlodipine 5mg, but I don’t take this too often. My BP ranges quite a bit, but typically, it’s below 140/80; however...

Time flies (when you are having fun!) It's been a long time, and I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I see @pellicle remained so dedicated to supporting patients like you and me! Respect, Pellicle! I also see there are so many new members, which is great that people are looking for support...

Hi @Keithl. I didn't have propofol, but they gave me Midazolam instead. It was relaxing, but yes, it did make me dizzy after. Do doctors give anything to help with nausea and dizziness after anaesthesia? @pellicle Haha, no I didn't like the thought of the probes also, I have been rescheduling...

That thing looks really heavy!! Are you in Japan there? How interesting. I have never tried Mochi before, now I am going to try and find where to get it from.

What are you doing there, Pellicle ? :) That’s fantastic to hear about your anniversary! Thank you. Can you please clarify what do you mean by swapped from a homograft to mechanical? Is that the valve or the root? True, Internet is the main cause of anxiety! Overload of useless...

I recently had a colonoscopy and for the first time I had a sedation. I felt this instant relief from anxiety; it was actually quite nice. However, I felt quite dizzy after for the whole day! Please, can you share how you felt after anaesthesia? Did you know you had a major surgery? Were you...

Hello all, I see a lot of valve replacement anniversaries, but not a lot of aortic root replacement anniversaries. Please, can you share your anniversary if you had your root replaced? Thank you,

Thank you all very much. I have now asked my doctor to see another cardiologist for a second opinion. Also, thank you @Gordo60 for sharing the article, its reassuring to see such a positive result on this procedure. @Keithl I never heard of Ozaki procedure. I will look it up.

Thank you all. @Keithl and @vitdoc - yep, 7 is quite a small number. I also don't like it. He is a renowned surgeon on other type of interventions, but not on PEARS. This is why I fear I may be a guinea pig. @Protimenow - I understand your point entirely. It is never a good time to have...

@all - Thank you so much for all the excellent information you have provided me. From what I understand is that CT scans can increases the chance of cancers, but the chance may be quite small. MRI is a much better option, but due to PEARS procedure, unfortunately (and I do not know what the...

Thank you all. Happy to use Safari. It seems much safer from what you're all saying :)

Hi, Is there an app I can use to access the forum from my iPhone? Thanks.

Hello all, I have a question. During my life I already had around 5 CT scans. The surgeon wants another CT scan, so naturally I am now getting concerned about radiation. I prefer to have an ultrasound or an MRI, but for the PEARS these are not an option. May I ask your opinion please on whether...

@Protimenow lol or (Laugh our loud)!! Oh no!! I have written such bad English! Sparring!! I also had to look twice about 'Morality'. You made me laugh; good one! I will pay much more attention from now on. @pellicle Thank you for your feedback. Finland is also a beautiful country, and as you...

@pellicle - good to hear from you and thank you for your post! Love it, Maltesers!! :) The place where you live seems so beautiful from the video you shared! What a great trip... You live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world. I totally agree with you all, although I feel that I...

@Protimenow - thank you for your reassurance, I really appreciate. It’s true, I need to see things from a different lens. @tom in MO - thanks for your message, I have indeed emailed my surgeon to ask him some of the questions you’ve put in your message, very helpful. It’s also true that my...

Thank you for your message, and for your kind words Protimenow. It’s also encouraging to hear that off-pump could be better than on-pump, but I don’t like what my surgeon was saying about the blood pressure and cooling. Sounds like I’d be nearly dead :) You’re right; I did not inquire further...

Hello all, It’s been such a long time since I last posted anything in this forum. I guess, I tried not to think about my condition that much and so I didn’t visit valvereplacement for a while. I was diagnosed with a bicuspid aortic valve and an aortic root dilation of 46mm back in 2009, each...