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I think that Physically its a case of gradually building up, my frustration has been a reduction in concentration span. Its been 4 weeks since my Ross, Sleep is not a problem, I used a plastic breathing gadget that measures/improves the lung capacity in the first couple of weeks post op. Still...

Hi All, sorry about that - I should have got someone to update the thread. I made it back home last night from the hospital following the operation last week. To be honest it was difficult for me to feel sorry for myself being in the same ward as 60/70+ year old guys who were having a hard time...

Thanks for your thoughts guys, I have been asked to come into the hospital tomorrow for the op on Monday (22nd Feb). I will still go for the Ross but ask about the root support. All the best Alison for you on the 22nd!

Hi everyone, First, thanks for this site, it is great to read about others going through the same thing. I am due AVR in the next couple of weeks and have been reading the pages of supportive and informative discussions on the pros and cons of the different types of valves (mechanical vs tissue)...

It is an issue, the procedure is relatively new, only conducted on relatively young (so may buck the trends) and of course there is the issue of lies, damned lies and statistics (I am not sure of the reporting rates). The stats say one thing, the anecdotal say something else but I think I should...

D, I think that lifestyle has alot to do with it. At 36 there is still alot of life to be had and food to be eaten and from what I can see the 2 types (mech & tissue) come with both pros and cons that are influenced by what you plan to do. Did the doctors talk to you about the Ross procedure...