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January 5th was 10 years since AVR. Edward Lifesciences bovine valve. Yearly ultrasounds. Last one this summer showed the valve is performing as well as the day it was installed. I thank God every day.

Today I'm 7 weeks post-op and on either side of my incision I have a burning sensation on my skin whenever I put a shirt on. It only happens when fabric very lightly rubs against the surface of my skin and extends out mostly on my right side about 4 inches. It is driving me up the wall. I'm...

Hello and Thanks to all that responded to my post on the pre-surgery forum. I made it! Had my surgery on the morning of Jan 5 and was back at home by Jan11. It was a helluva a journey. There were a couple of bumps but I am feeling okay and relatively pain free even though the rehabilitation...

Hello everyone, I'm new on the forum although I've have been lurking for about a month or so. Recently found out that I would be needing AVR. Searching on the internet led me to this site which has really educated me on what is happening inside my body and what I have to look forward to pre-op...