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rangerscat
Hello to all,
I had my consult with my surgeon this afternoon, and we talked about several things. First off, he is an awesome dude. His name is Dr. Todd Chapman, and he is pretty cool.
We talked about valve choice and coumadin,as well as other areas, which he was very positive about all the subjects.
The hospital here where he is going to conduct the surgery uses the St. Jude valve, but he told me if I wanted the On-X he would order it for me and use it instead.
I went with the On-X valve, which was a pretty easy choice after I weighed all the odds and did the research. The statistics on the On-X are pretty good, and according to several sites, it is at the top of the list.
We set a date of May 22, 2007 for surgery. I will be admitted on the 21st and have the surgery the next morning.
I'm a little nervous, but who's not when your are walking into the unknown. I put my full trust and faith in this surgeon, and hope that when it is all said and done, all goes well.
Again, I want to thank everyone here for the support and help.You have been a great deal of help so far. Each of you who has already made it over the mountain, I commend you and hope to join you soon.
Thanks,
Ranger
Aortic Valve Replacement on May 22, 2007
Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Leaking at the severe stage.
Get busy living.............
I had my consult with my surgeon this afternoon, and we talked about several things. First off, he is an awesome dude. His name is Dr. Todd Chapman, and he is pretty cool.
We talked about valve choice and coumadin,as well as other areas, which he was very positive about all the subjects.
The hospital here where he is going to conduct the surgery uses the St. Jude valve, but he told me if I wanted the On-X he would order it for me and use it instead.
I went with the On-X valve, which was a pretty easy choice after I weighed all the odds and did the research. The statistics on the On-X are pretty good, and according to several sites, it is at the top of the list.
We set a date of May 22, 2007 for surgery. I will be admitted on the 21st and have the surgery the next morning.
I'm a little nervous, but who's not when your are walking into the unknown. I put my full trust and faith in this surgeon, and hope that when it is all said and done, all goes well.
Again, I want to thank everyone here for the support and help.You have been a great deal of help so far. Each of you who has already made it over the mountain, I commend you and hope to join you soon.
Thanks,
Ranger
Aortic Valve Replacement on May 22, 2007
Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Leaking at the severe stage.
Get busy living.............
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