Welcome, Bill. Over the last few years this site has become a valued part of my life. During the months before I had surgery as well as the years since. Valve surgery is just one of the areas where some of the most helpful information is gleaned not from a book but by others going through the same thing. Please ask questions and feel free to voice your concerns here. Sometimes it is like talking a foreign language to families and friends who have no knowledge of valve issues and are at a loss as to how to respond.
My valve problems did not stem from BAV but there are many here with that condition as well as the aneurysm that often comes with it. I hope your appointment goes well. I too want to stress the importance of getting copies of all medical tests for your personal file.