Hi, Carolyn. We have similar stories. I had my aortic valve replaced with a homograft almost 11 years ago. I've decided that my next, and hopefully last, valve is going to be a mechanical. I chose a homograft the first time because I was a newlywed, wasn't sure if there were going to be any pregnancies in my future, etc. My brother passed away in 1991 during his 4th OHS. It was 2 days before his 15th birthday and 3 days after my 18th. The scar tissue in his chest was a major complication. I don't mean to get maudlin here. I just wanted to throw my .02 in to say serial reops are not desirable. I wish you well and good luck with your decision.