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Hello VR friends! It has been almost NINE months since my Ross Procedure...wow, I can't believe it. I am truly near 100%, but for the chronic loose cough I developed at about month 1 1/2. My surgeon, cardiologist, and primary physician attributed it to a couple of things: SURGERY and allergins...

Hello all- It has been a while since I have posted/logged on and encouraged those about to go through the experience: My apologies. I had my Ross Procedure December 10, 2008. I have been on the rollercoaster from around week 3-present. All in all, I don't feel too terrible, but don't feel the...

Good morning all- I am a little over 4 weeks post. I developed an unrelenting cough almost 2 weeks ago. It is a very loose, productive, cough, with me coughing up lot's of mucous. My surgeon suggested I take a tussin/expectorant to help. Additonally, I take Motrin 400 3 times per day, and still...

I went for my 3 week follow-up visit with my surgeon Tuesday, and it was so very encouraging! He released me to drive and to start working from home, beginning Monday. He said my heart beat sounds perfect and I am done with him. I go see my cardiologist next Wednesday/week 4 to schedule my echo...

Am I the only one who desperately misses the ability to lay on your side and roll around a bit in bed? Laying on my back is starting to kill my back. I feel like a zombie in bed. Any tips out there?

All- What can I say? The days leading to my RP were just the worst ever. As I am sure you can all relate, the fear of the unknown and the anticipation/questions/fears can eat you up. I went in for my RP Wednesday at 8:00 AM and am home Saturday! Another scary adventure: leaving the hospital. The...

Hello all- I am so glad I found this site-thanks to Adam Pick, author of "Patients Guide to Heart Valve Surgery". I have the standard BAV and it is now time for new parts and pieces :-) That said, I have experienced more raw emotion over the past couple of weeks than I can remember... Getting...