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I haven't posted in a while because it seems I have been dealing with a multitude of post-operative issues, not the least of which is some ?depression? over not feeling better by now! I have been experiencing what I would call an inordinate amount of sternum pain, back, neck and shoulder pain...

Hi There, Recently Adam posted that he had sustained a meniscal (sp?) tear in his knee that is going to require surgery. In a response to that post it was noted that there is a relationship between connective tissue disorders and bone fractures, sprains, and other joint and bone related tears...

I just wanted to l say I had a wonderful time at our mini-reunion in Escondido, California yesterday. I had the pleasure of meeting in person Debbie (she had surgery 9 days after me so we’re surgery buddies)!, Susan BAV, (whose encouraging and thought-provoking posts have been extremely helpful...

Hello Everyone, Well, I thought I was going to go on record as having the quickest, easiest recovery ever but it was not to be so. I went to the cardio yesterday because of continued pain in my left lung and an annoying, pinching pain that almost felt like a broken rib. Also was experiencing...

Okay Guys, Here is my scar picture! This was taken yesterday, 3 weeks and 1 day post-operatively! I look very swollen and not like myself but, oh well, it can only get better from here, right? My scar measures about 6" in length and the "bullet holes" are looking immensely better. I am so...

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to give you an update on Steve's (south sound sailor) surgery, which was yeserday. I just spoke with his wife and Steve's surgery went very well! She said he was out of surgery sooner than they expected and that he did receive the On-x valve. He apparently woke...

hello all, Thought I should take a minute to let everyone know that although I was feeling so wonderful and progressing at such a wonderful rate the inevitable did happen....I hit the proverbial "bump in the road." Starting on Sunday I started having a lot of sharp pain with deep breathing...

Hello everyone, just a quick questions regarding my currently situation with my blood pressure. Immediately post-op in the hospital I was on a ton of medications to try and lower my bp including Atenolol, Norvasc and Cozaar and still my systolic bp was over 140 most of the time. By the last...

Hello Everyone, Just wanted to let you all know that I made it home yesterday about noon. My sister and I were at the airport by 6:15 am and we departed at 8:00 am. Finally made it through my front door about noon and boy was I glad to be home. My mom came home ahead of me and had the house...

hey everyone, Just wanted to take a minute to post a personal message to thank everyone for your well wishes and prayers. I know that it made a huge difference, along with the tremendous support of my family and the skills of an exceptional surgeon. I am 3 days post op now and we followed...

Headed back to the hospital after a needed nap. I just wanted to reply with a quick note before I left. The Hotel is 1.4 miles from the hospital and I will pass on to Lorie everyones coments. I will take onboard the concerns and will look out for her best interest. I have to say after...

Sorry I didn't update yesterday but for some reason couldn't get online from the hospital and Lorie didn't want me to leave her side. She went to a private room yesterday afternoon. It was a long night with her trying to get comfortable but Dr Raissi said this morning she is doing wonderful...

Well, just got the word Lorie's Heart and Valve are operating Quote (beautifly). They have her sewed up and will have her in ICU in an hour so I can go see her. I am excied about seeing her and at the same time not looking forward to seeing her with all the tubes coming out. I am sure real...

Hi this is Arron (Lorie's Husband). I am not sure if I am posting in the right place but wanted to get the word out as instructed by Lorie. She is actually still in Surgery but everything has gone great and they were able to save her valve. (YEA!!!!) They have her body warmed up and removing...

just watched this really cool interview with journalist Charlie Rose and Dr. Alain Carpentier from another post. He is the renowned cardiac surgeon who developed the bioprosthetic valves and who saved Charlie Rose?s life. Mr. Rose was traveling overseas to interview a foreign diplomat, (In...

Hello All, Well, I am not less than 2 weeks out from "the big day" and I am sooooo nervous! I got a called from Cedars Sinai, Dr. Raissi's scheduler said that Dr. Raissi wants to bump up my surgery by one day to Jan 15 instead of 16th. Apparently he is going to be leaving town on Friday and...

Okay, my surgery is in 20 days and I will be leaving for California in just two weeks! I am so nervous and I have been spending a lot of time perusing the old posts for information on aneurysms and the criteria for surgery. There is a ton of information out there and I am a little conflicted...

Hi there, As most of you know by now I am getting ready to have surgery to repair an aortic aneurysm and bicuspid aortic valve. I was diagnosed the middle of October and at that point my aneurysm was already 5 cm so I guess it was kind of a blessing since that means I don't have to wait around...

Okay guys, my surgery is just around the corner and I definitely plan on posting my picture with pride! Just wondering, do I take the picture right away (within the first few weeks) or wait for it to heal a while so as to not scare the newbies? Anway, I see there is a combination of...

Hello All, As many of you know, I am scheduled for surgery Jan 16 with Dr. Sharo Raissi at Cedars Sanai in Los Angeles for aortic aneurysm and bicuspid aortic valve. Dr. Raissi requested that I have a 64 slice CT scan to get a better look at my arteries, etc. so had the 64 slice CT scan...