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Thanks Paleogirl, Reading your comments, and thinking about my reaction, this makes a lot of sense to me. As much as I thought I had prepared for the surgery I don't know if you really can fully prepare for what is about to happen to you. I believe that my brain is just now coming to terms...

Hi I also had endocarditis and a tissue valve. I did not want lifetime anticoagulation therapy. My understanding is that the current research is showing that the tissue valves are lasting longer than traditionally thought. In addition, a redo can be done via a catheter vs . OHS. I feel for...

Thank pellicle Interestingly I had a major health event that almost killed me 16 yrs ago and that I recovered from and went on to live my life fully. So I do understand and appreciate very much the value of good health. The heart surgery for some reason is taking more of a toll on me...

I realize that this string is from a while back but I ran across it and was so appreciative of it. I am six months post op now and am finding that my most significant struggles are centred around emotions and fatigue - which are likely interrelated. At first I was very focused on "getting back...

Wow. Good for you. Hope I can celebrate the same anniversary someday.

I am hoping that some of the members who have had their surgery a while ago can help me out with this question. I am six months post op and still find that my chest gets tight/sore after I work out or do something like play golf. I think some of it is muscular soreness. I had the impression...

Thanks Pellicle!

Hi All, I have not posted since before my surgery as I had complications after and it was quite a while before I was on my feet again. A bit of background. I had a very odd case of endocarditis that ruined my tricuspid valve. Even more odd as I had no risk factors. Cardiologist and surgeon...

Thanks for the welcome harrietW and the encouragement almost_hectic. Yes only a few days left. Getting a bit nervous. Had the preop yesterday which made it all the more real. Very nice nurse and anesthesiologist which for a pleasant experience. They prepared me for what will happen and what...

This is my first post to the site. I have been visiting for a while. I am set to have minimally invasive (via my ribs) surgery to hopefully repair my tricuspid valve after endocarditis left scar tissue on one of the leaflets causing severe regurgitation. If the valve cannot be repaired it...