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Yes that was done the root enlargement. I was a candidate for Tavr but it would been a replacement of the same size valve. Since I’m young 57,he felt it was better to replace now doing OHS instead again in another 8-10 years when I could have more complications at an older age.

Had mine 8 years and reblocked with stenosis. Doctor told me I had the smallest valve so another OHS.We went in last August and I am now the proud owner of a new 23mm porcine with a bovine patch aortic valve

Should be over as I post this hope all went well.

On my second tissue aortic valve. First one 8 years ago the smallest bovine valve was placed and I ended up with stenosis again. Had to do OHS to replace but I am a candidate for TVAR and if I ever to need it replaced again could be done. This one is a porcine with a bovine patch but surgeon and...

Geek love is a good book by Katherine Dunn. Little strange Carnies make their own freak show by the wife taking drugs during pregancy , I couldn't put it down. Also Water for Elephants Sara Gruen this time a circus good book. Last summer was my summer of reading of Circus and carnies lol.

Glad your home. Hope your feeling better.

How cool that must of been . Nice of you to give a little of something of you to them .

Some folks think the doctor knows best and you need to let your husband know this may not be the case. You are in this together his decision effects you too. Sit down with your hubby armed with all the pros and cons of the type of valve and then you both can come to a joint choice. I went with...

I was surprised about the weight gain.I should have known anytime I get sick I gain weight .

So sorry your having problems Penny. I would want another opinion as soon as you can , waiting a week is too long . Feel better.

Energy will come , but try and walk a little everyday . Sometimes the meds can make you loopy, try using tyenol for one of your dosages of pain meds and see if it gives you a little more pep . It takes time and everyone is different at 2 weeks I started doing washing dishes and supervising...

All the best on your surgery and recovery.

Surgeon looked at my echo and wanted to do it asap due to the pains I was experiencing in my left arm when I was walking . I needed to wait about 6 weeks until my daughter finished school and he still had to rearrange his schedule

It takes time and this was major stuff. Try to walk a little everyday and the food will taste better soon . 2 weeks is when I started getting my taste back . Just need to take it one day at a time

So sorry your having so many problems Michelle. Hopefully you'll be able to go home soon and no more afibs. Pat glad to see your posting hope your feeling better Both of you hang in there.