I have a date, June 11th

[Reddog]

I will be traveling to Stanford to have Dr. Craig Miller do the surgery. I'm leaning towards a valve sparing aortic replacement (he says that I'm a good candidate in spite of my bicuspid aortic valve), but I haven't made a final decision yet. Any advice from those who have had a valve sparing procedure with a bicuspid valve would be appreciated!

Red

(Mary added me to the calendar already. Thanks!)

 

[WayneGM]

Congratulations on setting the date. Best wishes and good luck.

 

[Tbone]

Wishing you the best on the 11th & hope you have a quick, uneventful recovery. Good luck & God Bless

 

[escargome]

Don't have advise on the valve sparing surgery, but did want to welcome you to this great group. Wishing you a very successful surgery and smooth recovery.

 

[Freddie]

Nope, sorry, no advise from me Red.

But I do wish you the best and hope everything is going smoother for you now - yes?

 

[laurad37]

welcome to the group. I don't have any advice for that valve. I had the other side of the heart worked on. Good luck to you. We are here for any questions you have.

 

[MissMelis]

Yep, same here, no advice (sorry) but best wishes and good luck and congrats on setting your surgery date! June 11 is when I'll get all my test results so I am hoping it's a good luck day

Melissa

 

[zipper2]

Congratulations on getting your date,waiting is worse this way you
can focus on completion...God bless.

zipper2 (DEB)

 

[bugchucker]

Way to go on setting the date and good luck!

 

[Bridgette]

June 11th is a good luck day, because that is my BIRTHDAY

Very best wishes for your surgery.

Bridgette

 

[CThrock]

Well Reddog you are at a prefect hospital and have a great Dr. I had mine done at Stanford and they were great. I have both mechanical so can't help you with making a decision on valves. I'm sure you've done your research so what ever you decided will be what you need.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers keep us updated when you can.
God Bless!!
Crystal

 

[ottagal]

Glad you have a date, Redog and best wishes to you!

 

[StephR]

Congratulations on scheduling your surgery with Dr. Miller. He did my valve and root sparring ascending aorta and arch replacement in Feb. My BAV had a very minor leak but was not in need of replacement at that time. I am 35 years old and did not want to be on blood thinners as I am looking to get pregnant in the future. After my surgery, there is only a "trace" leak of the BAV and Dr. Miller reconfirmed that the valve was in too good of shape to replace. He thinks it will last 10-20 more years. Which I am hoping they will have perfected valve replacement by catheter by then.
I cannot say enough of great things about Dr. Miller and his team - you will be in great hands! Be sure to schedule the hospital massages when you get out of ICU. These significantly helped my back and shoulder aches and pains. I will be thinking of you!

 

[Cozycat]

Reddog, wishes for great success on your 6/11 surgery are being sent your way...by everyone on this site, I'm sure. Physically, the surgery will probably knock you on your rear, but in a short time you'll be able to dust off and be up on your feet again. Lots of thoughts and great wishes are being sent your way.
Midge

 

[skeptic49]

Best wishes for your surgery and recovery!

Jim