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You have been through so much....you have every right to be "negative ". I sincerely hope that you get some comfort from the many concerned people here. There are lots of ears to listen and shoulders to lean on. I also hope with all my heart that you won't totally discount searching for...

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your story. So inspirational for me and countless others.

How wonderful! So good to hear good news!

Best wishes and please let us know how you are when you are up to it. All will be well.

So glad things went well! I would guess that your "gas "issue will likely subside soon. Sometimes a little air goes into your stomach as well as your lungs when you have the tube in. The anesthesia and pain medicine slow down your whole gastrointestinal system so it can take awhile for the...

Ski Girl took the words out of my mouth! Get your rest. He won't know if you are there or not that first night.

I agree with Gail...don't wait too long. The problem can not get better on its own. The only way to fix this problem is with surgery and it's better to have surgery when it's not an emergency situation. I am on warfarin and it has not changed my life one bit except I don't climb high ladders...

Just some food for thought, Guyswell....there are many people with BAV who have no problem with athletics when they are young but as time goes on, problems can start. That's how it was with me...i was extremely active and was able to do anything I wanted but wear and tear over the years helped...

The fatigue I felt postop was not as bad as the fatigue I felt before the surgery. The difference for me was resting actually helped after the surgery. Preop, I would wake up after 8 or 9 hours of deep sleep and wake up more tired than when I went to bed. I am still surprised every morning...

I chose only "takes warfarin". That is enough for any first responders and the beautiful scar on my chest plus the melodious click of my valve would be enough clues for any physician if I wasn't able to communicate. Personally, I am comfortable with just the warfarin. ;)

Good luck to you.

Wishing you many, many more!

How wonderful! Wishing you many, many more ;)

I just saw you are from Pittsburgh. I live out in the country near Johnstown and had my surgery last March at Presby. Dr Lawrence Wei was my surgeon. Where are you having yours done?

I don't remember the breathing tube, either. As far as the IVs go, they will stay put quite well. The nurses know how to manage them very well. If you would need one changed, most bigger hospitals have IV teams with specially trained nurses that are very, very good with people who really hate...

I agree with Tom. Keep us posted.

Best of luck, Joan. Will be thinking about you on Tuesday. When you are up to it, let us know how it went. All will be well. :)

Sounds like a plan. Keep us posted.

Well, it sounds like great news! Caths and Tees are pretty accurate. Make sure you keep an eye on things.