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I am awaiting an AV redo which is fairly imminent. It might be worth just going private for a consultation with your surgeon of choice who should at least then be able to put you on their list. Depending on the urgency that might also help further accelerate the waiting time from there.

I am due to have a mechanical aortic valve redo at the end of the month having had a tissue valve which now needs replacing after 10 years. I'm 62 and pretty fit. Assuming no complications am I being over ambitious in looking to book an overseas holiday for mid March which would involve a 6...

I have generally made good progress since my AVR 5 weeks ago. i have been walking good distances and even made it to the gym today (mainly doing some light cardio work). The last few evenings I have been getting some sharp pains in my left side in the lower rib cage area and wonder if anyone...

I am pleased to tell you that I had a 25mm Mitroflow pericardial tissue valve fitted just a week ago and having been discharged from hospital yesterday I feel great! I am sure that being reasonably fit before the op has really helped. A massive thank you to my surgeon Joe McGoldrick and his...

Thank you all for your comments and advice..I still haven't decided by the way!

Hi there. I am new to the site and just deliberating about which way to go! I am awaiting surgery for aortic valve replacement in the UK. I am 51 reasonably fit, play golf, go to the gym a couple of times a week and also do occasional mountain walking. My work is office based. I have...