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    Rescheduled for Tuesday, March 2nd

    What's with the coordinator. One tried to talk me out of the port access as well. I have to say that I experienced no pain to speak of..........but everyone is different. She kept dwelling on more pain through the ribs song too. I did not mention this to my surgeon.........but wanted to. I...
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    Newbie to Valve Repair

    I was scheduled for the robot, but had the incision under the breast after a CT showed some problems that may have had to be repaired while "he was in there". Dr Gillinov told me pre-surgery that the reapir would be done the safest way ......to be decided the day of the surgery. I have to say...
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    Miss you guys, but coming here gets me mad.

    John glad to see you posting ..... even tho the situation has not improved. Have you called CC to determine the actual out of pocket estimate ? I have names and #'s for the financial assistance department if you want to PM me.
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    Traveling Alone for Surgery

    I also had my husband with me....but I too remember others posting about doing it solo. Sunday is a bit slow. Perhaps they will be along soon.
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    Medical Start to New Year

    Bob prayers for Monday....will be checking in for the results. When I was waiting and researching my friends told me that was the worst.....but could not help it as I wanted all of the info I could find. It does scare us though.
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    Newbie confused between diagnosis of Cleveland Clinic and Chitwood :

    Ash...I knew I wanted the CC.....but had to choose a surgeon. It was difficult but realized how blessed I was the I was choosing between two of the best in the world. I also consulted with Dr Lytle......wonderful....I opted for Da Vinci so I went with Gillinov. Interestingly, when I had the...
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    Sharlea MV Repair: October 20th, 2009

    Prayers for a successful procedure and an uneventful recovery
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    Dorsai's AA repair: October 21st, 2009

    Prayers for a successful surgery and an uneventful recovery. Update us when you can.
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    Bill B's AVR/aorta surgery: October 21st, 2009

    Prayers for a successful surgery and an uneventful recovery. Have someone update us when you can.
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    I'm back and still alive LOL

    RV glad you posted......we see that you are busy, but try to let us know how the TEE goes. Prayers for you.
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    Danny's AVR Tuesday Oct 13

    Danny.....prayers for you and your family. The wait is so difficult. Best wishes for an uneventful recovery.
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    Elizabeth Taylor Having Heart Surgery

    Did anyone hear where (what hospital) iit was done? I thought I would try "the clip" but it was never offered to me.
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    Cross your fingers for me, PLEASE!!!

    Prayers for you ! Keep us informed as to how you are doing.
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    Simon "Bonzo Dog" Applegate 06/02/1954-09/05/2009

    Sympathy and prayers to Simon's family at this most difficult time.
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    I need help.

    The information that I need, should be in-layman terms (because no one on the committee is a medical person) so they can fully understand the condition and the consequences of not having the surgery done in a timely manner. I cannot believe an employer would have a committee to make these...
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    2nd Time trying

    Prayers for a successful recovery and an uneventful recovery.
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    Driving Dizzy

    I have had a couple of blurry spells and some light-headed spells. Never while driving but I think about that and what I would do. Thanks for the post.
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    Metropolol

    I was on 50 MG twice per day....then 25mg twice per day....then 12.5 twice per day...then nothing. My heart rate went up too much...so now on 25mg of the slow release at night. I had requested that I try to get off of it as I was so tired. I do have some light-headed spells and some...
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    Walking in Hot, Humid Weather

    Heading to FL soon. I still am in Ohio for my rehab. I have been walking in the cool fall weather here. I do the rehab inside....but walk at least one other time per day outside. I am hoping the cool weather will be in Northeast FL when I arrive in a few weeks. I have enjoyed walking on the...
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    AVR Planned for Wed 9-23-09

    Great news you are home. Rest up and then let us know the details.
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