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http://youtu.be/RDchHRsB4r0 ^that's the video the day of the surgery. all the other videos before it are on my youtube site if you click where it says "afmichael19" enjoy! :)

I made it. I have video for all but one day. Just haven't had much time to edit. I'll see what I can get done here in the next few days.

And that's exactly what I'm doing. I'm hoping this valve lasts at least 15 years. There's a chance this valve might not even last 5 years. I wasn't demanding "solid evidence." Sorry for coming across that way. I just wanted to read something that might support that hope a little. Being...

That's the website I was at when I read the information from 2008! :) I did not know about the search bar though. Just pulled up another window for that. 10-15 years from now... 31-36 years old.. At that point, I don't think I'd mind a mechanical valve. Yes! That was one of the bigger...

I read that the first generation tissue valves were used during the late 1970's through the early 1980's. I couldn't find much on the second generation and they're using third generation tissue valves today. I am trying to be optimistic here - I want to think I'll get at least 15 years out of...

I probably won't spend any time in that room while I am healing. There is a recliner at home where I plan on taking my con-leave. :) Sunday's vlog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6My-2Dafbyk

I have to stay in San Antonio until the doctor says I can go on convalescense leave. The welcome letter they sent me said I would be in the hospital for no longer than a week and I would have to stay in San Antonio for up to two weeks (granted everything goes smoothly). If he says I'm good to go...

In the USAF they don't recommend replacing your valve until your heart is "bad enough" (for me, my left ventricle had to be dilated to a certain size and my EF had to be at a certain % -- I can look for the numbers if you'd like--) AND I had to have symptoms that were not equivocal. I had...

"Will you and your mom be staying in your room those first few days?" The first few days she gets to San Antonio? She's going to get a room on base somewhere. The first few days after surgery? I would think so. As long as she's allowed to stay in there anyway. The first few days I get home...

Good news! Oklahoma Heart Institute accepts Tricare. Just gotta get a referral from the doctor which shouldn't be too difficult. :)

I'm from Oklahoma. My mother is driving to San Antonio and plans on staying there for 10 days - the Tuesday before the surgery until Thursday the following week. I also have a "wingman" going with me for as long as the Air Force will allow him to stay. We're hoping its the full 3 weeks I'm in...

normofthenorth, What brand of gizmos would you recommend? and how much is "inexpensive"?? I think it would be very interesting to compare my heart rates before and after surgery. Sunday's vlog http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gO-PAvJCu4 Monday's vlog...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVhAfm9gNJs friday's video i'm editing saturday's video now. :)

Today's vlog! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svxyK1o6OUg Enjoy! Michael

"You're going to be fine." "They do this procedure regularly now." "Don't worry." Naturally, I'm a little nervous. I was diagnosed with Severe Aortic Regurgitation in March of 2009 at the age of 19. The cardiologist said it needed to be replaced as soon as possible. March 21st, 2011 - two...