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I might be starting a new job in OKC, and my Husband will follow along later after we get Omaha house sold. (He is older than I and semi-retired and the work he does can mostly be done via telecommuting if he wanted to continue it.) I would love to have any advice, including on Doctors, both...

This seems like a neat advancement, that may at some point be used for surgical incisions? http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=photochemical-tissue-bond

I was not sure whether to share this or not, as it saddens me that many have bumpy roads to recovery, but just in case this inspires or gives hope to anyone, decided to tell you folks of how miraculously I have rebounded. I had an echo done in mid March that showed continued improvement, but...

I am very interested in trying this, as it is supposed to be great for 'core' strength. From what little I know about it though, it looks as if it might be too strenuous, at least right now (I am only not quite 9 weeks post-op). I would love to find out if anyone knows about this. It would be...

Please forgive me if this has already been covered somewhere, but I hope someone has some advice to share. I had aortic stenosis repaired via AVR with an ATS Open Pivot mech valve. I am now in the rehab exercise program, and not sure if this is a result of beta blocker I am on, or what, but my...

I am back! For those who want technical specs, which I notice many of you add to your signatures, I will try to add those later. I now have a new mechanical aortic valve and a repaired tricuspid valve. The good news is, I had what surely must be the greatest heart surgeon ever, Dr. Tracy...

I won't be online again for a few days most likely but just wanted to send an update. Cardiologist admitted me immediately upon exam. I have had echo, chest xray, cath (no blockages) and tomorrow morning I get a brand spanking new bionic aortic valve, plus my tricuspid valve will be repaired...

I am eagerly awaiting visit to cardiologist next week and praying for a speedy surgery date for AVR. I have recently had onset of CHF symptoms related to my pre-existing dx of AS, and the feet are worrying me the most. For those of you who experienced this, how long after surgery did it take...

I am glad I found this forum, and thanks to those who work so hard to provide it! I have a question I have not yet found the answer to, but I did try to find it first. Before that though, here is the backgrounder on me. I've had a murmur all my life and until 4 years ago it was classified as...