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I went to one of the best surgeons in the country and left it totally up to him as I wanted the best outcome - I did not know that there was a choice. I would say as long as you trust your surgeon and he/she has done alot of them and has a very good track record then talk to him about it and...

Best wishes, I too am going through the same thing. My Cardio told me to be patient and that he would not adjust anything until the 3 month mark as far as meds. So I have backed off my rehab and not been pushing it so hard. VERY Frustrating....

JKM7 I am 6 weeks post op and I call it "My Spark". I too was the same way. I am typically a person that has huge goals in life, an over achiever. Loved my job, the more work the better, but... my spark is gone. That is not like me. I HOPE IT COMES BACK but you are 8 years out so.... I...

I understand your frustration. Maybe it's time to look into a different Coum Clinic. I was having a heck of a time with my clinic, I am hanging on for the 3 month mark so I can home test myself. I was in search of going to a different clinic for a bit there. Just got off the Lovanox stomach...

Best wishes to you!

Hello - I got sprung yesterday - Yeahoo! I went with their recomendations, 21mm mechanical. I hope it lasts a very long time because I am in no hurry whatsoever to do this a 3rd time anytime soon :)

I am so glad reop is done. Forgot just how awful some of the things were until going through this again. Thinking May go home tomorrow. I HOPE!

Best wishes to a speedy recovery!!

Best wishes Kailin - I will be thinking of you on June 29th as that is my surgery date also. :)

Pem - what date is your surgery scheduled for in July?

I'm just curious. Has anybody on this forum had their tissue valve of any kind last 20 years? I can't remember ever reading this to be true. For what it is worth, I was 31 went with my first aortic tissue valve, lasted just shy of 11 years. Reop in 1.5 weeks - I am a very active person.

Welcome! WE know how you feel. There is a ton of knowledge here and support. I have found everyone so helpful, I am sure you will also.

Wow - Thank you Lyn :) You are always so resourceful and on top of things.

That is awesome Renee. Thank you for all the info it is much appreciated. I checked yesterday with my employer, it is looking like WI is different. I will know more for sure today. Thankyou :)

Thank you - it does not apply to us :( :)