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Thanks everybody for the responses! I plan to be there the whole time, with a good book or two. Some of my husband's family are hinting that they want to be there as well. :^)

Just a quick question for those who are awaiting surgery and those who had gone through it already: how many people did you have in the waiting room during your surgery? Parents, loved ones, children, friends... I am just trying to get an idea. Thanks!

If Duke University Hospital is "local" to you (ie within 60-90 minutes), then that's where I would go. And, always get a second opinion when facing surgery! The first surgeon we went to was at Washington Hospital Center (very good) and we liked him. But we went to Johns Hopkins to get a second...

If anyone has a copy of the book to give away, can I get on the list please? Thank you!

I am no cardiologist, but I always thought of aspirin as fairly forgiving in terms of strict dosing requirements. I do not stress about taking it at the same time every day, as long as I remember to take it.

TitanEddie, Thanks for sharing your story! My husband is having his surgery July 24, and in the coming weeks I will be scrambling to coordinate the household to accommodate his post-surgery needs. It is very helpful to read your personal story. Ok now my questions! Were you hungry at all in...

Joe I am sorry to hear this. I hope you get some answers soon - it sounds like your valve at least is still fully functional. Good vibes headed your way!

Teju - thanks for your response! Truly, I am so sorry that you have to go through it again. Our surgeon is telling us that based on what he sees on the echo, he feels fairly confident that he will be able to repair the valve. He is considered an expert in valve repairs, among a few other things...

Well we finally have a date! My husband was diagnosed over a year ago with an aortic aneurysm and a severely leaking valve. We talked to a couple of different surgeons and decided to go with Dr Duke Cameron at Johns Hopkins. He has been monitoring Matt's condition since then, and we all feel...

Hi Burt - I love your enthusiasm and positive energy! My husband is looking into cow valves now, on the advice of our surgeon. Apparently the latest trends in valve repair and replacement are arthroscopic in nature. In his opinion, by the time these cow/pig valves are due to be replaced, the...

I would be interested to hear what the dosages are on beta blockers and lisinopril after OHS. I have taken both of these meds myself (post-MI) but I get the feeling that my dosages were much higher than what my husband will be expected to take after his OHS. I was also on Plavix, coumadin, and...

I just wanted to introduce myself to you all. My husband (age 42) was diagnosed with annuloaortic ectasia in March of 2014, after his doctor heard a murmur at a routine but long-overdue physical. The cardiologist used the words "aneurysm" and then "John Ritter", so naturally we freaked out. She...