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my fleshy aortic and pulmanary valves are 12 Years old. Had a ROSS procedure 12 years ago at the age of 20 so technically both valves are tissue replacements. Had a bad bout of endocarditis 2 years ago at age 30 that nearly killed me. since then my aortic valve and root have been on the...

It took me apx. 1 year to do a pushup without fealing a strain down the middle of my sternum. I could do a few pushups after 6 months but I could deffinitly feel it. Best advise i have is the same as everyone elses: take your time and dont rush it. Hug the pillow as long as you can and even...

Likewise, i have a horrible gag reflect and don't remember the tube bothering me. What I remember most was how friggin thristy I was when the tube finally came out. I am guessing that there are enough drugs in your system to minimize muscle reflexes, including the gag reflex. I am certainly...

My first post here. Came across VR while googling 2nd time OHS as I am preparing for my 2nd AVR. I had a ROSS procedure 12 years ago when I was 20. This thread caught me eye right off since, 12 years later, i still remember the things that suprised me. 1. They shaved my whole body. I was not...