It's time!

[bgilbert]

Hey guys,

Well, after watching my BAV for around four or five years, my last ECHO showed some left ventricle growth, so I was finally referred to a surgeon... I have just gone through a Cardiac CT and it was determined that everything looks fine otherwise, and that I am ready... The surgeon is planning to do a mini thoracotomy, which I am pretty happy about! Surgery is scheduled for 9/7, so just under two weeks from now.. I wanted to get it done as soon as possible, and I figure I am ready as I will ever be! I will be getting a St. Jude mechanical valve. Thanks to this great forum I have learned pretty much what to expect. Let's roll!!

Brian

 

[dick0236]

Good luck......by spring of next year you'll be back on the water. Maybe before if it's not to cold in NC.

 

[Agian]

Hey guys,

Well, after watching my BAV for around four or five years, my last ECHO showed some left ventricle growth, so I was finally referred to a surgeon... I have just gone through a Cardiac CT and it was determined that everything looks fine otherwise, and that I am ready... The surgeon is planning to do a mini thoracotomy, which I am pretty happy about! Surgery is scheduled for 9/7, so just under two weeks from now.. I wanted to get it done as soon as possible, and I figure I am ready as I will ever be! I will be getting a St. Jude mechanical valve. Thanks to this great forum I have learned pretty much what to expect. Let's roll!!

Brian

I'm excited for you brother. My time was seven weeks ago. Time to rock.

 

[Nocturne]

Good luck, now and in the future.

 

[Mellyouttaphase]

All the best for your big day and beyond.

 

[Catie]

Hope all goes super smoothly!

 

[honeybunny]

Best wishes for a successful surgery and speedy recovery.

 

[FredW]

Best to you Brian. Today's medical advances have this operation down to a peace of cake. It would be interesting to see how much faster your recovery goes with a mini thoracotomy than a full sternum split. Let us know how you are doing when you can.

 

[bgilbert]

Thanks guys! I will definitely post back once I get to the other side.

 

[MVP2016]

Good luck you'll be fine.

 

[Twobike]

Wishing you the best. I would love to get a date. This waiting is murder.

 

[Trinalovescats]

Late to the party,wishing you a speedy recovery,