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Hey folks.... Update. 11 weeks postop last Wednesday. Today returned to the sport I love so much, SCUBA DIVING!!!!! Yep, only two tanks today but was able to pick up a few shovelnose lobster and some trigger fish. Getting ready to fire the grill up and celebrate! Got the Corona on ice. If any...

Back to work on 5/6, 4 weeks post op. I think that is amazing. Personally, I felt like going back last week but Doc says no go. Started riding my bike yesterday, tired of walking sticking to a slow mile still. I will begin the cardiac rehab next week with the excercise and diet regime, looks...

http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=377584022/a=315590022_315590022/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink/COBRAND_NAME=snapfish See the link above for a quick photo tour of my journey. All photos are the night before, the morning of (pre surgery) and 24 hours post op except for the one with the...

Has anyone sufferded from Transient Global Amnesia post op? Well, I have. Does not hurt at all and apparently makes you ten feet tall and bullet proof, Wife swore I hit the tequlia. My research shows it is common post trauma, and strikes those who suffer from migraines (me) more often...

Well folks, its done and the healing has begun. Surgery was postponed until April 8 but all went well, got back home yesterday, and I just came in from a thirty minute walk. I am weening myself off the pain meds, but they sure come in handy at times. For all those who may read this and are...

Hey guys, just a note to tell all I am off to get fixed. Much to do between now and 7 April so I wont be surfing here for a bit. I have come to realize that this has to be done even though I feel great right now. I am very content with my decesion and not apprehensive or nervous at all (family...

Well, after a trip to UAB and Dr Kirklin, the decision has been made. Heart valve surgery is not as "emergent" as thought (good!) but still needs to be addressed, so we have scheduled it for April 7. More good news, my BAV is in good shape via an echo, and Doc believes he can fix the root so no...

This is exciting for those of us on the edge....hope I can hold out until its approved! Once on the page click video for breakthrough in cardiac care Tom http://abcnews.go.com/search?searcht...0surgery&type=

I posted this question somewhere, but cant find it so I will start a thread of its own. Has anyone had any experience with or knowledge of the Florida Sleeve? My Cardio explained it this way for me. I have a BAV and of course a dialated AA (5.4 - 5.6 depending on who does the echo). His review...

Hello folks and hope all is enjoying a happy and healthy Holiday season. I am an active 44yo male with AI diagnosed in childhood. I have enjoyed annual checkups and echos (until this year). Recently I visited my cardio for my exam and he now informs me I have progressed to "severe" and surgery...

My 41 year old active husband was just diagnosed with aortic stenosis. He exercises 30-40miles per week. Dr's are recommending the ross procedure. Can anyone comment on their results from the Ross and who did it.: Thanks From the middle of Kansas