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Congrats Kodi on your seven years. I just passed my three year anniversary and like you, not looking back. Here's to many, many, more...

Heather, I can certainly understand your question. I am a choir director and was very concerned about how long my recovery would be and how long it would take before I was back and able to sing again. For me, I was out a couple months. It all depends on how quickly you heal so you can take...

Hey everyone... haven't posted in a while but thought I'd share; I had my 2nd year CTA yesterday and my Doctor said everything was looking great and he would see me in a year. Feeling so blessed this Christmas Season!

Thanks, that song just spoke to my heart. Congrats on finishing up your meds. Praying that God richly blesses you with continued good health!

It's hard to believe that two years ago I was in the hospital having heart surgery. I was driving down the road this morning and heard this song. We should live like there's no tomorrow, love like we're on borrowed time. It's good to be alive! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-4qZ0Vx36g

6 days after my surgery (still in the hospital) the PA came in and removed my temporary pacing wires in preparation of going home the next day. About an hour after they were removed, I went into A-Fib. I was immediately put on IV Amiodarone and it took 24 hours for me to convert back to normal...

Congrats...here's to many more to come!

Same here, 6 months and antibiotics before procedure.

I got my Medtronic Porcine valve in October, 2010. 1 year and 8 months ago. Combined aortic valve and root.

I will certainly be keeping your brothers and your entire family in my prayers.

Thanks for the encouraging words. I think I was just a little frustrated when he mentioned the possibility of blood thinners. I'm keeping the faith that it won't come to that.

Went in last week for my 18 month follow-up with my cardio. I mentioned to him that I have been having palpations and irregular heart beats. Prior to surgery I was in A-Fib so I also had the maze procedure. So, they did an EKG and captured premature atrial contractions. While I know that...

Thanks everyone for your replies. The reason I asked the question was, I really didn't experience very many symptoms prior to my surgery. For me it was only about three months from diagnosis to surgery. Because I had an aortic aneurysm that needed immediate repair along with the valve that...

Hey everyone, I haven't posted in a while but I've been reading and following the group. In a few weeks I will be 18 months post op and other than some irregular heart beats I'm doing very well. Every once in a while I see posts from members that have tissue valves that they are failing or...

Hi Greg, and welcome to the VR family. You will find lots of information and encouragement here. I know I sure did before my surgery. Good luck and keep us posted!