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Greg, I understand what occured to cause the pain, I am rather questioning how people recovered and how long they experienced pain and changes in emotions. Luckily, I do not believe I have had any cognitive changes, but am much more anxious and "blue". Was just wondering what others have...

Hi all, I am in need of additional "expertise" from those of you who have gone through this. I am 6 weeks out from BAV replacement and ascending aortic aneurysm repair (seeing the surgeon for 1st follow-up this week), but do not feel I have made a ton of progress. My chest still hurts badly...

Thank you all so much for your replies. I too think the 22 pound fluid weight gain is extreme, and no one did a good job of explaining it, nor did they seem overly concerned. They tried to give me Lasix in the hospital, but in the "perfect storm" of giving me metoprolol, Lasix, and pain meds...

Hi all, I had previously posted as a newbie looking for guidance pre-surgery, now I am 8 days out (surgery on Sept 17th) and have more questions, as the discharge from the hospital was less than informative. My surgery was a congenital bicuspid aortic valve replacement, with an associated...

Thank you so much for your post! You read mine (48 year old deciding on the surgery and in process of scheduling it) and commented, which was appreciated. As someone who is still in shock and getting more nervous by the day with all of the horror stories I have been reading regarding ICU...

And thanks so much to everyone else who replied; I did not see the other comments. I certainly appreciate all of your help, experience, and guidance!!

Thanks so much Scott! Dr. Chen is the surgeon with whom I met. I very much liked him, but he may not have openings in the time my insurance will allow. I've heard good things about Dr. Guyton as well. I feel very much the same way about the Ross, and I think I have to listen to my gut...

Hi everyone, I am new to the forum and am requesting your opinions/knowledge. Like many, I was born with a congenital defect (bicuspid aortic valve), and have been followed since childhood. This week, I went in for my yearly exam, thinking my doctor would be thrilled with 50 pound weight loss...