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You've got this! Nervous is to be expected so use this forum as your new-found family of support. It's not a quick process so look at every day as a little better than yesterday. It helped me immensely though my surgery. I had my BAV replaced 11 years ago with the "tried and true" St. Jude...

Funny... I wait and wait for information, post something on the VR Forum and wallah... I get a package delivered to my door from Roche. Never did receive a phone call but at least I have enough to get started! Thanks!

Has anyone in the US had trouble contacting Roche or getting a rep to call you back? I've been trying for over a week to get in touch with someone who can guide me in purchasing an XS Unit and every number I call reverts back to a salesrep named Eric Dale. I leave voice messages and I've sent...

Thanks a ton for the vid's. I was very encouraged watching your progression each day and gaining the confidence that things DO get better day by day. My wife thanks you as well for giving her a "visual" of what to expect. My big day is this coming monday... I'll post some video's as well...

Welcome aboard Marc... It's great to have you in the waiting room where you are in the company of great, supportive people. There are literally hundreds of people on this forum that have gone before you on this journey, so know that you are not alone. Please keep us updated on your progress...

Larry, Thanks so very much for taking the time to document your experience through surgery for all of us. The details were awesome! I'm right behind you bro with AVR surgery next week Monday so please keep posting your progress. Based on the experiences of everyone in this forum, it's only...

Kailin, I used the same cardiologist for several years. He was well into his 70's and decided to retire last year. Every year I would have an annual checkup where he would ask me how I'd been doing, tell me I need surgery some day, listen to my heart and bid me farewell. It was like a...

Hi Greg... Thanks for the info links you attached to your email. Great information to have available. I went in for a 2nd opinion to a doctor that was listed in VR and highly recommended. After looking at my echo results, he suggested moving the surgery up to May 9th based on my numbers and...

Hi Amy, I too am new to this group and I'm glad you are here... Everyone here is like family and is very interested in your prognosis and on-going care. I'll be right behind you on 5/9 with my AVR. I'm 41 and this is my first surgery as well, so the feeling is mutual. I'll be prayin' for...

Thanks everyone for the encouraging words and heart-felt welcome. I find myself migrating back here every time I open my computer. Does anyone know how to post a picture as an avitar? I seem to be having trouble with it and I've tried scouring the past threads for a fix. Lyn ~ I'm having...

Hello all... I came across this forum in search of answers and all I can say is "I'm Home!" My name is Jake and I'm the lucky owner of a Calcified/Stenotic BAV. I'm 41 and reside in Minnesota. I was diagnosed at birth with a BAV & murmur and watched it progressively get worse over the past...

Hi Jake, I'm new to this forum, but I wanted to respond as I've had some those symptoms in the past. I am scheduled for OHS in May, but as I listen to your symptoms, I can see some similarities. The carb/sugar weakness, I've had for the past 20 years. I'm not diabetic but if I eat...