Recent content by ARossGuy

Welcome. I had my Ross done in 2004. Unfortunately I had to get an AVR redo done in 2011 since the aortic valve (originally pulmonic) started to become regurgitant since the aortic root dilated. I think it had to do the fact that my original aortic valve was bicuspid in which there may be an...

I had a bout of endocarditis in 2017. My PCP tested me for the flu but test came back negative. They said I had "viral syndrome" and sent me home with a Rx for low dose steriods. I still felt crappy for two weeks and started to develop a cough. Went back and this time told me it was bronchitis...

Thanks Pellicle. My surgeon is highly regarded and performed many Ross Procedures when they were a more popular option (Dr. William Ryan, Plano, TX). He also did my reop when the transplanted pulmonary valve crapped out in the aortic position and I went with an On-X valve. I think the rule of...

I recently changed my cardiologist since my previous doctor changed practice and was no longer in my insurance network. I was overdue on my echo and got that scheduled at the new office. During the echo, as soon as the echo tech moved to the pulmonary valve I saw that there was some type of...

My RP lasted 7 years. Second time around I got an On-X valve with aortic graft. Had it for two years so far and am extremely pleased with it. I still have the homograph pulmonary valve which is still doing fine. Good luck!

Hi all, Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. I am making great progress and have no complications so far. Dr. Ryan replaced the aortic valve with an On-X 21mm. There was no need to re-operate on the Homograph since the gradient was normal with a TEE and the cath. The Heart Hospital in Plano has...

Hi all, I am scheduled to have an AVR with an ON-X valve tomorrow. The pulmonary valve which was placed in the aortic valve position from my Ross Procedure 7 years ago is leaking too much (Mod-Sev) and it is as good a time as any to fix it why I am still symptom free and have no LV dysfunction...

Thanks Sylvia. I know that Dr. Stelzer is highly regarded in the RP area, so it's worth a shot soliciting his opinion also. Regards, Doug

I got the full sternotomy but got the OK to drive short local trips at 5 weeks. At 6 weeks I think the sternum is around 80% healed, and the danger of driving is airbag deployment. I was also pretty lucky in that I did not need any pain meds other than ibuprofen after hospital discharge. Just...

enkaynj, Two OHS within the span of 7 years is not the norm, however, there is no such thing as a sure thing when it comes to valve replacement. Reops can occur with both mechanical and tissue valves for a variety of reasons, but redos are not common after only 7 years. In my case, I opted for...

Enkaynj, Welcome to the site. I am a NJ transplant here to TX and also plan to have my next OHS in September at the Heart Center in Plano. Unfortunately, I cannot comment on the how well the facility/care there is but have heard good things. There is plenty of good info on this forum on valve...

Thanks Greg and fellow Rossers. I did have the consult with Dr. Ryan and he recommended I at least look into reimplanting the valve but would ultimately do what ever I wanted. Since I am 49, I am probably not old enough to go the tissue route without a third OHS, therefore, opting for...

Well folks, after almost 7 years my Ross procedure has officially gone south:thumbd:. The neo aortic valve has been getting progressively leaky since the aortic root opened up slightly (to 4.0cm) and is at the moderate-severe level. My LVIDd is not too bad ~ 5.44cms but is dilated none the...

Thanks everyone! Just finished having some icecream cake..yummee -Doug

Good luck with your upcoming surgery. You're in good hands with Doc. Ryan. All the best with your recovery!