Αortic valve replacement

[ATHENS1964]

On Monday I will have a pre operation check , my surgery told me that he use a mechanical valve st jude or Livanova or everything is whatever it deems best . The hospital has all type as onx-medtronic and my size is around 27mm , I will have a hemy-sternotomy due to body anatomy.

 

[sylviayasgur]

Wishing you all good things. It’s been a difficult time, especially for valvers awaiting surgery. It’s almost here, aug.3. So glad you got a new date and please keep us posted on how you are doing ( before and after). All the best!

 

[tom in MO]

Good luck. It's nice to get out of the "waiting room."

 

[ShezaGirlie]

All the best to you Athens 1964. We were in your lovely city a couple of years ago.

 

[ATHENS1964]

As you know I have a bicuspid aortic valve ,my surgery told me that I have and 42 mm aorta dilatation . The guide lines to replace is 50 mm or 4.6 mm when replace the aortic valve ? So I'm worried it needs to be repaired now rather than in a few years.
The surgery said he will take the decision at the time of surgery after checkin it , if it is ok he don't replace it .
Your opinion please .

 

[charlottekaye]

No time like the present.

 

[Alisbaba]

Hi Athens,

How come it will be that early? Mines at 40mm but that was last September as I also have a bicuspid
Just curious and are you UK based


Thanks

Ali

 

[ATHENS1964]

Hi Athens,

How come it will be that early? Mines at 40mm but that was last September as I also have a bicuspid
Just curious and are you UK based


Thanks

Ali

I live in Athens Greece and I will be have surgery for aortic valve that has leakage ,for this reason the surgeon will be check the ascending aorta if it is strong or gossamer .

 

[Alisbaba]

Ok

Good luck and hope it all goes well

Ali

 

[ATHENS1964]

Today I had the last check up (chest x ray and test blood ) next Friday I will for covid-19 test and 3 August I will have the operation .

 

[Superman]

Today I had the last check up (chest x ray and test blood ) next Friday I will for covid-19 test and 3 August I will have the operation .

Wishing you well. It’s a date you will never forget. It’ll be like another birthday for you, but none of your friends or family will remember or send you cards.

 

[Cactus52]

Thinking about you, you'll do great and it will be over before you know it. I'm day 7 post and can't figure out where the time went!!

 

[ATHENS1964]

Τhe journey begins, I will be in the hospital in 2 hours and tomorrow morning is the operating room. I hope to be able to write here again on Wednesday.

 

[Astro]

Best wishes Athens.

 

[Seaton]

Healthy best wishes to you for the days ahead.
Looking forward to your post op updates.

 

[Paleowoman]

All the best Athens !

 

[ATHENS1964]

The view from my room . hospital ygeia Athens.

 

[Freebird]

Will be thinking healing thoughts for you! Nice view!

 

[johnmarkos]

Best wishes to you, Athens — hoping all goes well!

 

[KSS]

We’ll be thinking of you. The waiting is the worst part. You’ll do well & will be enjoying that view while you recover. Keep us posted, Athens.