Recent content by sherry8484

Hello Andy, My 18yr old son Tyler had his aortic valve replaced with a 21mm St.Jude mechanical valve on July 23rd and he just got out of the hospital yesterday 8/3/2010. His valve is working great. He is on 3 mg of coumadin daily. He says he can hear the ticking sound really loud when he lays...

Positive thoughts.... Praying for a speedy recovery.. Your almost there... The waiting is almost over. From what I hear, that is the worst part.. Have a great day!! Sherry & Tyler

Giving you well wishes, hugs, and support. From Tyler & I ! Tyler is having his surgery the day before Colin's. I will be praying for a speedy recovery for you Colin. The pillow cases are a great idea. Thanks everyone!! I'm on my way to buy Tyler some soft T-shirs and Comfy PJ pants... Hang in...

Just found out my son (Tyler) surgery date set for July 19,2010. He is asking me a thousand questions. I told him about this great website too. He say's it's hitting home now.. I guess that means he is getting nervous. Any great comments/questions would be greatly appreciated. Texas Childrens in...

Can anyone tell me what aortic valve measurments are considered when it is severe. Here is my son's Echo. I looked on the net but I get different answers. We are now at the wait and see game for surgery.... Post balloon dilation in 1998. My son is almost 18. Now it's getting close to surgery but...

Hello All, I have been reading the post and I fianlly wanted to say hello and give you all information on my 17 year old son. Has a bicuspid aortic valve. They ballon dialated it when he was 6 to avoid open heart surgery. He now has moderate/severe stenosis, moderate/severe regurgitation. He has...