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I went to one of the best surgeons in the country and left it totally up to him as I wanted the best outcome - I did not know that there was a choice. I would say as long as you trust your surgeon and he/she has done alot of them and has a very good track record then talk to him about it and...

Best wishes, I too am going through the same thing. My Cardio told me to be patient and that he would not adjust anything until the 3 month mark as far as meds. So I have backed off my rehab and not been pushing it so hard. VERY Frustrating....

JKM7 I am 6 weeks post op and I call it "My Spark". I too was the same way. I am typically a person that has huge goals in life, an over achiever. Loved my job, the more work the better, but... my spark is gone. That is not like me. I HOPE IT COMES BACK but you are 8 years out so.... I...

I understand your frustration. Maybe it's time to look into a different Coum Clinic. I was having a heck of a time with my clinic, I am hanging on for the 3 month mark so I can home test myself. I was in search of going to a different clinic for a bit there. Just got off the Lovanox stomach...

Best wishes to you!

Hello - I got sprung yesterday - Yeahoo! I went with their recomendations, 21mm mechanical. I hope it lasts a very long time because I am in no hurry whatsoever to do this a 3rd time anytime soon :)

I am so glad reop is done. Forgot just how awful some of the things were until going through this again. Thinking May go home tomorrow. I HOPE!

Best wishes to a speedy recovery!!

Best wishes Kailin - I will be thinking of you on June 29th as that is my surgery date also. :)

Pem - what date is your surgery scheduled for in July?

I'm just curious. Has anybody on this forum had their tissue valve of any kind last 20 years? I can't remember ever reading this to be true. For what it is worth, I was 31 went with my first aortic tissue valve, lasted just shy of 11 years. Reop in 1.5 weeks - I am a very active person.

Welcome! WE know how you feel. There is a ton of knowledge here and support. I have found everyone so helpful, I am sure you will also.

Wow - Thank you Lyn :) You are always so resourceful and on top of things.

That is awesome Renee. Thank you for all the info it is much appreciated. I checked yesterday with my employer, it is looking like WI is different. I will know more for sure today. Thankyou :)

Thank you - it does not apply to us :( :)

It is the hardest thing ever! Even though if you don't directly think about it, it is there 24 hours a day. The family doesn't have a full concept of it. I am still wondering how I will make it 2 1/2 more weeks. Thought about asking for something but the preop letter states not to take...

Thank you - Yes I did read them but chose to have a really ignorant moment :) Thank you for all the great knowledge. Drivetopless I read your caringbridge journey, that was quite the journey. I am glad you are past that hurdle. No chance to board our dogs, and the inlaws. Oh my.... no...

Medication free for 11 years, one 81 mg baby aspirin a day is all.

Great ideas Greg!! Actually I did that already - well it took awhile but we repainted my bedroom a happy color. Oh my gosh... you guys my husband wants me to stay with his mother for the first week after as he will be back to work. He insists that because we raise canines and they are in the...

Pillows! YES! Thank you