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Nine months post SAVR I was still on 25mg Metoprolol Tartrate twice a day because of some post-surgery aFib and even though I had no aFib episodes after a month post surgery, my cardiologist wanted me to be on it prophylactically. It was really causing leg pain and drastically negatively...

So sorry to hear that. Keep us posted…

Glad you got a good 16+ years out of your tissue valve and fully understand the appeal of going TAVR this time. Several thoughts in addition to what Pellicle said. Since the one surgeon is talking about wanting to be able to put in a nice-sized valve, I assume he feels you are in good enough...

I’m blessed with a medical team that listens to what my goals are willing to adjust their recommendations to help me achieve them. Of course, there are times when they feel strongly about a certain course of action and once we’ve discussed it I follow their advice. I was also blessed with a...

Last December, I had my 25mm Inspiris Resilia aortic valve put in and wanted share some anniversary observations! The valve is working great and at 71 years old, I have resumed all my pre-surgery activities and will end this year with over 3,300 miles ridden on my road bike post surgery. Looking...

So glad everything went well! Rest up…

Yes, it expands inside the old valve similar to a stent and sticks firmly to the tissue in the old valve.

So glad to hear! And yes, it’s an amazing technology. I too am impressed with size valve they were able to put in. Now get some rest and recovery!

Thanks Pellicle….

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Today was a miserable day to get out and walk in Brentwood! Talk it slow and progress at your own pace!

Welcome to the other side! Hopefully your double vision will resolve itself soon!

Hard to believe I’m coming up on my surgery anniversary. I’m constantly thankful to this community for gently but firmly steering me away from TAVR surgery and toward OHS. Yesterday I passed 3,000 miles ridden on my road bike since I was released to ride at the end of February and at 71 I’m...

Well, I guess by now you’re out of surgery and in ICU. Sending my best vibes as you start your recovery. Thinking of you as you start your recovery journey….

Best of luck tomorrow and try to get some good rest tonight. You’ll find the intake and prep stuff tomorrow at Vandy will be very organized and efficient and before you know it you’ll be back in recovery. You made an informed decision on valve type after weighing all angles and now relax and let...

We used to live in Indian Point so used to do these roads. When you’re on the other side and ready to ride, I’d love to go out for an easy spin with you….

You’re in good hands at Vandy! Relax, do what they tell you after surgery, be easy on yourself, work hard on your breathing exercises and walking and I’ll see you on the road in 12 weeks. Where did you do your 25 mile ride today?

On another topic, I wonder why Dr. Shah would recommend the Magna valve versus the Inspiris Resilia considering that the Inspiris has the tissue treatment to inhibit calcification AND a valve frame engineered to expand when inserting a TAVR in the future, particularly since he mentions the...

Best of luck! I found my Vanderbilt experience to be wonderful with great nurses and nurse practitioners. If they don’t initially mention cardiac rehab, request to do the program at Williamson County Medical Center. It was top notch. They told me they’re using the Dayani Center on Vand’s main...

HokieHade- Welcome! I had my OHS aortic valve replacement at Vanderbilt in Dec 2022. Can’t say enough about the cardiology/surgical team I had (Dr Michael Baker cardiologist and Dr Melissa Levack surgeon) My age profile was different than yours (70) at time of surgery, so I opted for the Edwards...