June 12

[Liam]

I have been reading this on this site for years and it has proved so helpful I can't thank people enough. My bicuspid aortic valve has finally caused enough trouble it needs to be replaced and this is happening this Wednesday at 0900. I was planning on an Ony-x valve, but the surgeon convinced me to go with a tissue valve (procine). I should be more anxious about this, but when one has been mentally preparing for years, when the date finally arrives, I am finding it to be more of a relief. The only symptoms I am having are an enlarged LV (reason surgeon said NOW is the time) and som SOB upon exertion. I am going with Teply MD at Swedish Edmonds in Seattle. Hope to be gardening in a couple months. Hate that I don't get to play my fiddle for the summer.

 

[AmyR]

All the best. all will go well. Gardening? you should be doing everything soon. take it easy. keep us posted.

 

[ottagal]

Sending positive vibes to you, Liam! Before you know it you will be on the road to recovery.
Let us know how it goes.

 

[escargome]

Best Wishes to you Liam. I hope your surgery is successful and your recovery bump free. Keep us posted when you feel up to it. :biggrin2:

 

[Liam]

Thanks, will definitely update here as soon as I can. This time tomorrow I will be surgery. . .a bit sobering indeed. Show up at the hospital tomorrow at 0530 for the big day.

 

[Heather Anne]

I am going in later this summer, same situation: known for years, relieved it's finally here. Good luck, and I hope you pick that fiddle up again, soon!

 

[AmyR]

Liam,

Sending in good vibes. All the best. See you on the other side. Keep us updated.

 

[Jason2012]

Best of luck! It's an interesting experience. Soon you'll be relaxing and catching up on missed TV or something else enjoyable like I've been this week. :-]

 

[kimcdougc]

By now you should be done with surgery. Hope you have a quick and uneventful recovery!