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No autoimmune issues but that’s interesting. It sounds like pericarditis is more common than I realised

Hey @acki46 , I hope you've recovered from your second pericarditis episode. How are you feeling now? I've spent the last couple of months weighing up valve options and this thread has been a massive help in choosing a valve and easing the anxiety about what's to come. Thank you for this...

Thanks @acki46 , Your post about your surgery has really helped me set expectations. Sounds like you had some unexpected issues but glad to hear you’re feeling good now and not having any issues with warfarin and travel. Work have given me the 2 off to recover and an option of a third at...

Hey @DJ-Rae09 , Thanks for your reply and congrats on your 2 year anniversary! Great to hear you’re feeling stronger than before! I’ll check out Dr Mathur. My cardiologist has referred me to Dr Paul Jansz at St Vincent’s. Supposedly they do heart transplants there so the ICU is well equipped...

Thanks for the detailed reply @pellicle , Apologies for the late response, I thought I’d get a notification if someone replied. The reason I thought the Ross was the right choice is because I was worried about the impact of warfarin on my life. I used to ride motorbikes and surf in remote...

Hey all, Firstly, massive shoutout to all that have contributed to this page. It's been an amazing resource. I hope to join you in helping others navigate this journey after my surgery. I'm a 35 y/o man with a BAV. Severe Aortic regurgitation, Moderate AS. No aneurism, mildly dilated LV and...

Thanks, dont know how i missed that! 🤣

Hey @jamie14512 , Thanks for sharing this. I'm 35 and also finalising my surgery. BAV that started with predominantly regurgitation but now have stenosis also. Never had surgery before. I'm comparing Ross to Mechanical. It would be great to know what option you went with and why? Cheers, Jeff

Hey @acki46 , Thanks for sharing! Great to hear you climbed half dome! I did it about 10 years ago and loved it. How were your energy levels? I get so tired after even a 3 hour hike now. Surfing is a big concern for me with OHS. Also great to hear you're back in the water! You mentioned...

This is a great idea. Wondering why there arent more responses. Is there another thread perhaps?

Hey @acki46, thanks for sharing this. Im currently evaluating a Ross with Peter Skillington or a mechanical. How are you going since your mechanical?

Thanks @ckeogh, appreciate you sharing your experience. I always thought I'd avoid mechanical and blood thinners for as long as possible, but you've given me something to think about. Do you mind me asking if you went public or private in Ireland and if it was difficult from that side of...

Love to hear it @DJ-Rae09 . Enjoy the well deserved Champagne!

Thanks @Midlo_dave ! I wish you a speedy recovery!

Thanks for this @ckeogh. Really helpful to read about someone else who had to navigate moving countries as well as surgery. Did you return to Vancouver? Do you mind me asking why you opted for a mechanical instead of a tissue valve? thanks again for sharing your experience!

Thanks Andrew, this really helps! Haven't met anyone who returned to triathlon. Keep up the good work!

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Thanks so much for this post Cormac. I can relate to a lot of it. I'm 34 and awaiting surgery for a BAV. Also Irish, but living in Australia. Weighing up having the surgery in Sydney or Dublin. Just want to get it over and done with at this stage. Did you get a choice on surgical options...

Hi, I just came across this website through google. Seems like a great resource. I'm a 34-year-old man with a bicuspid aortic valve. I was diagnosed 3 years ago. I'm currently weighing up surgical options. I haven't seen a surgeon yet so I'm guessing they will advise what is best for my...