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Each Recovery is Unique Each Recovery is Unique From what I've learned on this site, each individual recovers differently. I too was frightened before my aortic valve repair last November because I read all of the horror stories. However I was extremely blessed to have a pretty quick...

We all share the pain. I was a stomach sleeper before AV repair. For about a week after surgery I could only sleep in a recliner for short periods. I found the best sleep on the couch. I laid on my side and let the back of the couch support me as I rotated to about a 45 degree angle. I was...

Surgery Complete Surgery Complete I was scheduled for a Ross procedure one week ago on the 3rd. When I came to after my surgery, Dr. John Brown (Methodist Indianapolis) informed me he was able to repair the aortic valve and is very confident in the repair's durability. When we originally...

They just don't make these decisions easy do they? I almost wish there was only one option so I wouldn't end up second guessing the path I choose. In any case, I am scheduled for a Ross on November 3rd. Dr. John Brown will be performing the procedure. He assured me that they always look to...

Had my surgical consultation with Dr. Brown in Indianapolis yesterday. He is confident that the Ross Procedure is right decision for me. I feel comfortable in his statistics and confidence. When I inquired about repair, he stated that it is common practice to look to repair the valve prior to...

I too am 38 years old. I had originally decided on the Ross because, although reoperation was likely, it would probably be the pulmonary homograft eventually needing repleced, which seems to be a much less critical surgery. Now I'm faced with a potential repair and yet another reoperation...

I'm not sure why, but Dr. Gosta Pettersson is the individual recommending repair. I was told that he doesn't do as many Ross these days. Perhaps because he is doing more repairs. His office admitted that there isn't much data. In 2006 only 11 percent of aortic valve suregeries done at...

I have a leaky bicuspid aortic valve. I had decided on the Ross procedure and have scheduled a surgical consult in Indianapolis on the 17th. However, I sent my info to Cleveland and they contacted me last week wanting me to considder repair instead of replacement. There is very little data on...

Thank you Teri. There's nothing like a ringing endorsement to help calm my anxiety. I'm only scheduled for a surgical consultation on the 17th of this month, and may not be scheduled for surgery until late October. I try not to get myslef worked up too much, but figure the anticipation will...

Long Term Plan Long Term Plan I read that article yesterday. Sounds pretty exciting. My plan is to do the Ross procedure, and then in 10, 15 or 20 years when I need work done on the homograft, this procedure will be perfected and I'll be in and out of the hospital in days. It's only a...

Thanks for the input. I've recently received several endorsements for Dr. Brown as well. In either case, I feel that I'm in good hands. Good luck kchit. It's nice to know there is such a large group of individuals with similar issues / concerns.

I am in need of an aortic valve replacement and believe I will have the Ross Procedure. There are no surgeons in Ft. Wayne who perform the procedure, so I was referred to Dr. John Brown in Indianapolis. I've also researched Dr. Gosta Pettersson at the Cleveland Clinic. Does anyone have...