Repair or Replace

[Jkm7]

Wonderful news, Wade. So happy to hear how well it is going for you.

Don't overdo it.

Hope you continue a smooth, uneventful recovery.

 

[johnnycake23]

Wade, great news. Here's hoping that repair lasts a long, long time. Good luck with the recovery.

 

[Bina]

Good for you Wade!
Take it easy and enjoy your new lease on life.

 

[Mary]

I was scheduled for a Ross procedure one week ago on the 3rd. When I came to after my surgery, Dr. John Brown (Methodist Indianapolis) informed me he was able to repair the aortic valve and is very confident in the repair's durability. When we originally discussed repair, I decided that I'd be content with a repair that would last ten years. Dr. Brown speculates that this repair will last much longer than that. All in all, I am very pleases.
I was discharged on Friday and am currently at home and feel great. I am walking a bit and keeping ahead on my meds. So far, so good!!
Dr. Brown and the entire nursing staff at Methodiest were great.
And, as an added benefit, my wife was able to stay at the Methodist Towers hotel which is connected to the hospital. Her hotel room was less than five minutes from my hotel room!!! Sure made things easy on her to be there to stay with me all week. The rooms were not five star, but who cares when they are so convenient.
Looking forward to my four week checkup!!!

Great news, Wade! Congratulations on the repair and long may it last!

 

[Eva]

I'm not sure why, but Dr. Gosta Pettersson is the individual recommending repair. I was told that he doesn't do as many Ross these days. Perhaps because he is doing more repairs.

Before I decided on a surgeon, Dr. Pettersson was very/extremely kind to email me right back ... he does the Ross Procedure, but his cutting age is 35 and maximum 40 as there will be more risks beyond that age! I am sure he has his good reasons for his recommendation. Talk to him or see him in person if you can. In my case, at my age, my surgeon did not recommend Ross P. either as it will add more time and more risks to my already double valve surgery.

 

[Eva]

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I was discharged on Friday and am currently at home and feel great. I am walking a bit and keeping ahead on my meds. So far, so good!!
Dr. Brown and the entire nursing staff at Methodiest were great.
And, as an added benefit, my wife was able to stay at the Methodist Towers hotel which is connected to the hospital. Her hotel room was less than five minutes from my hotel room!!! Sure made things easy on her to be there to stay with me all week. The rooms were not five star, but who cares when they are so convenient.
Looking forward to my four week checkup!!!

Congratulations. I look forward to your good update.