Recent content by oscar1113

Congrats Congrats Thanks for sharing your story DeWayne. You've made a lot us happy today.

Repair 2+ weeks ago Repair 2+ weeks ago Hi Wade- I had my BAV repaired on August 28th at the CC by Dr. Lars Svensson. I needed my ascending aorta replaced as well so I chose Dr. Svensson due to his specialty with issues of the aorta. Dr. Pettersen is very highly regarded and has been...

Hello All- I was able to come home from Cleveland yesterday. The 3 hr trip was uneventful. Overall, things are going very well with no major issues. The kids are glad that I am home and we are aclimating to my slow pace. Quick question- I have a minor nose bleed from my left nostril. It...

Just wanted to make a quick post-- surgery went well on Thursday. I will post more details when I feel up to it. Thanks

Going in soon Going in soon I will post asap after surgery but it may take a while -- not sure about internet access etc. Thanks - ready to get this done.:)

IN Cleveland IN Cleveland Thank you Phyllis and all for your kind words. My wife and I arrived in Cleveland on Sunday evening. Went through many tests yesterday and the heart cath today. Seems to be no surprises from what I've known before and reconfirmation that the aortic insufficiency is...

Thank you to everyone. We are planning to talk to the kids about the surgery on Sunday. I think they will react by reading their parents. if we are confident (which we are), they will be less anxious.

Very interesting thread. I have to vote no, can't say I ever remember having anything like this.

I learned today that Dr. Lars Svennson at the Cleveland Clinic will be performing my operation on August 28th. My wife and I are very happy to now have a date on the calendar and relieved to have a highly regarded surgeon doing the procedure. I've done a lot of research and have learned a...

Great news Ross- I hope you continue to get better.

Visit with surgeon Visit with surgeon Had an informative visit yesterday with a local surgeon about my situation. The surgeon had my latest CT which shows my aortic root size at 4.5cm. He feels there is a chance to spare the aortic valve assuming the valve tissue is in good condition. I...

Prayers for all those recovering and for all those in the waiting room... I walked 18 holes of golf today - many in the rain. On about the 15th hole in the middle of a heavy shower, a guy my group said we should continue to play so that we learn to appreciate the nice and sunny days. Not sure...

Buckeyes Buckeyes Thanks to all for the great information and support. ctyguy - Glad to hear you are doing well after your surgery. I live just down the road in Dublin. I have a lot of questions for the surgeon on Thursday and will evaluate further once I speak with him. Go Bucks.

Hello All- I am new to the forum and have been reading everything I can over the last week. Great resource! I am 38 yo male and diagnosed in March with BAV with severe regurgitation. I am asymptomatic. Experiencing the same feelings others have documented and now ready to get things moving...