Recent content by Luke

I had mine removed 6 weeks post op. No problems before. The gall bladder just ceased functioning after the Ross procedure. I also had thyroid problems post op. My levels went all over the place.

Hello Everyone, I had the Ross procedure done this past June. I've had a number of different problems after that. A few include two procedures(one for gall bladder removal the other was an ablation for AVNRT.) Now my oxygen levels drop to 85% when sleeping. I had a number of sleep studies...

Hello Everyone, Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. The procedure started at 7:30 and was completed by 9:30. I was home before noon. I spent the rest of the day sleeping. My stomach is a little sore but the pain is nothing compared to the open heart surgery. You do have to shift gears...

Kim, Best of luck with you gallbladder! I'm told that it's no where near the open heart surgery. I'll see soon enough and let you know! Bina, I hope to update tomorrow night. Thank you all for the prayers. Luke

Hello Everyone, I'm now a little over 10 weeks out from my Ross procedure. Recovery has been pretty good except for pericarditis, pleurisy and gallbladder problems. I'm having my gallbladder removed tomorrow due to chronic cholecystits. I thought I was having a heart attack or something a...

This has been the strangest summer. I am now 8 weeks out from my Ross procedure and was told today that I have a nonfunctioning gallbladder. My doctor says this is something she has never seen before. There are no stones or inflammation. It just simply does not work. I'll be looking at...

Just got home Just got home Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers! I just got home from 20 hours in the ER. The doctors say that I have inflammation in one of the lungs that causes the pain. They are also concerned that this could become pneumonia and want me to come back if more...

At the ER now. Getting things checked out. It's been a long day. I just want them to tell me everything is ok. Please keep me in your prayers! Luke

Hello Everyone It's been several weeks since I posted, but I've been reading every day. I'm glad so many people are doing well! I'm now 7 weeks out from surgery. I went back to work part time last week but have been pushing things rather hard. I hit a brick wall this morning and feel like...

Hello Sunflowergirl, My surgery was at UVA Hospital with Dr. Kron. I'll keep you in my prayers. Luke

Thank you every one who has been praying for me. Well I had my Ross procedure about two weeks ago. The who procedure lasted about 5 hours. From what the Doctors are saying I am recovering remarkably well. I was out of the CICU unit in less than a day and home in 4 days. The most...

Hello everyone, Well I survived the cath this morning with nothing we did not already know about. Tomorrow is the Ross procedure. I'm at the hospital now and looking forward to a good nights sleep. Please keep the prayers coming! Luke

Thanks Nancy and Superbob- I took care of Power of Attorney and Health Care Proxy yesterday. That really brings it home! Remaining positive though. I'm trying to have some fun these last couple of days. My staff is taking me out to lunch tomorrow! My parents arrive on Sunday. Memorial Day...

Thanks you everyone for your helpful comments and support. I have most of the practical matters tied up at work and home. I am much calmer about the whole thing. Statistically things look good. I went today to get blood work and fill out pre-op consent forms. I go in on Tuesday for the...

Hello Everyone, It's a little over a week until my surgery. I'm try to tie things up at the office and get everything together for the next 6 weeks. I quit smoking about a week and a half ago in preparation for the surgery. I'm not sure how helpful it's going to be for this procedure, but i...