Recent content by juliek

No, I can't touch them- tear up my stomach. I hope your brother recovered.

Thank you. This was helpful to me. Appreciate your reply.

I had my aortic valve replaced October 22 at Texas Heart in Houston by Dr. Joseph Coselli. I am 60 years old and got a St. Jude Trifecta. I asked Dr. Coselli specifically for a tissue valve. I was home in Fort Worth by Saturday evening October 26. I had the usual pain and fatigue, but once I got...

When I first found this website three years ago, one of the members, Marguerite, suggested I use the waiting time to research and find a surgeon I feel comfortable with. That was good advise.I went to see Dr. Ryan who I learned about from VR. I really liked him too. He agreed with my...

thanks for posting. I have not been through this, but someday ... so this is very helpful.

I don"t need surgery yet and prefer a tissue valve if I do - however, if I needed a mechanical I assumed Dr. William Ryan, (Plano TX) the surgeon I have seen, would use a St. Jude. A cardiologist at Texas Heart had previously told me - when you need surgery they will just slap a St. Jude in...

Thank you for taking time to let us know what happened. I hope you will continue to feel better!

Thanks for posting - I have been thinking about him today. Give him those ice chips!

your words are so, so helpful to me - will be thinking wishing the best for you!!

Thank you for your post. These details are very helpful to us who may be looking at surgery at some time. Glad you are doing so well!!

Will be thinking of you!!

cardio in DFW Thank you for the reply TBone and the link, Louise! This is what I needed.

Does anyone know of a cardiologist in the Dallas Fort Worth area? The one I have now is not very good on follow up. I have hypertension and need medications adjusted. I had an Echo 3 weeks which read severe and then an MRI afterwards which showed it was moderate aortic insufficiency- great...

winter rides winter rides Hi Marsha! I will PM you later with some details about local rides etc. It's great to read you are out there! BTW Fort Worth Cycling is a good place too.

winter cycling winter cycling Hi Catwoman! I ride my bike in Texas all year. In the winter the most important thing is to keep your knees warm. Bicycle specific clothing is best because the material is breathable which helps keep you warm. I love my Descent brand long pants and Pearl Izumi...