May surgery

[Peg D]

Hi. My name it Peg. I'm new to this site, but have been looking for several weeks after I found I need a AVR. The cardio said it would be a mechanical valve. I've know about the bicuspid aortic valve for twenty some years, but when they say it's time, the story changes. When he told me, he ask it I had any questions, but didn't have many then. With your help I now have a substantial list. But I don't want to miss something important. What are some things I really need to ask?
Thanks for your help!!

 

[WayneGM]

Welcome to the VR community. Glad you found us and decided to make your presence known. There's been a few threads on the topic so you might want to do a search to review them. Here's one I thought was pretty good to start you off...

http://valvereplacement.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17988&highlight=questions+surgeon

Good luck.

 

[Cooker]

Hi Peg and welcome to vr.com! There are so many here that are valve guru's, I am not one of them. These folks walked and at times carried me through the time before, during and after my AVR (2-21-06) and they still speak to me .

I wish you all the best. It is not ANYWHERE near as bad as you may think. I am sure all will be well.

Tom

 

[Phyllis]

Welcome, Peg. Wayne already gave you a great thread on questions for the surgeon. I know it seems overwhelming at first, but I'm glad you found us and will be a "well-informed" patient. Be sure and let us know when you have a date.

 

[Karlynn]

Just wanted to add my "welcome" Peg. I'm glad you found us!

 

[Susan BAV]

Hi Peg and welcome! Glad you found the site. There are vast amounts of helpful information here, as you may have seen already. Hope all goes well for you and please post again.

 

[juliek]

welcome to VR.com. This is a great place!