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Thanks don for posting this. I too, (hodgkins survivor 24 yrs ago and high risk) was trying to hold off for the tavr but couldn't make it and had OHS 1.5 years ago. I would love to chat with you a bit more about your experience and your decision, since i am assuming i will have that in the...

Anyone had problems with alcohol with tissue valve? Anyone had problems with alcohol with tissue valve? Yes, I had problems with alcohol at 12 weeks out and yes, I have a tissue valve. I have potentially different circumstances due to previously radiated tissue from Hodgkins disease (cancer)...

Since I'm a nurse not a lot surprised me about the surgery. Two things did surprise me I'm two and half weeks post surgery now. First was a brachioplexus injury from the chest spreading that affected of the three fingers on my left hand. This is supposed to recover but it may take 3 to 6 months...

best of luck to you and I'd love to hear about your trip back and recovery. They might want to keep you until monday morning.

Guyswell, Yes, I'll be having someone drive me home, but going to stay with relatives in Houston for the holidays - assuming all goes well. Since I have a small motorhome, I can afford to take some time. For those of you reading this who are looking at traveling long distances, it really...

Im driving to cc from california for surgery avr on dec 3. I have a history of radiation to the chest and an occupational hazard of "knowing too much" that makes it worth the trip. (i think!)

Thought some might be interested. RN here. I went to a professional courtesy second opinion (Im already scheduled for AVR december 3) This surgeon was with a team last week that implanted TAVR through a failed tissue valve. Apparently it was very smooth and did not have the fit problem since...

Hi there, another pre-surgery (dec 3) 54 year old trying to figure out the bio vs mechanical valve recommendation. I thought others might find the articles useful so I will post as i come across them. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3063655/ (posted in wrong place --pre surgery...

Ooops. I realized this should go under valve choice. Moving it there.

Hi there, another pre-surgery (dec 3) 54 year old trying to figure out the bio vs mechanical valve recommendation. I thought others might find the articles useful so I will post as i come across them. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3063655/

Hi there! This is my first post on this forum though I have been watching and reading it for many years. Thank you to all who have gone before and educated me. I am currently scheduled for surgery in December in Cleveland and haven't lost my nerve (yet....) I am a lucky one, only having to have...