I think it's about 3 inches? This was a couple months ago.
Minimallly Invasive AVR
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Very interesting. 
Some women have had the scar under their boobage.
Some women have had the scar under their boobage.Very interesting.
I think that's mitral.
Now I'm the one that's speechless Bina
malibu82
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3 inches! not too shabby! looks good!
where did you have your surgery? Hospital/Doctor?
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Long Beach CA, Dr. Daniel Bethencourt. He was wonderful. I love him.
That's the best looking scar I've seen. I would love one like that!
Kathy McCain
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Luana, Thats great! Mine is just about 1 inch longer, and the standard. They had to go through the sternum. I asked about the horizontal method. I saw a video , I believe his last name was Dr Brown? Anyway. he performed the surgery on an 80yr old man (AVR) with very good results. The man was still alive, and doing well three yrs later. My surgeon, just pretty much poo, pooed it. I didn't care for his bedside manner either. If I live long enough to need another surgery and it's possible, I'm going to ask the surgeon to please not go the sternal route. It took me forever to heal!
You know what most people say when they see it? "I thought your heart was on the left side."
Marcia58
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Very interesting.
Yes, it is, Luana. Interesting term, Bina. Medical, I believe?
My scar is on the right, between the 4th and 5th ribs, about 5-6 inches long. I can't show it to you, because I've experienced 51 years of gravity, and almost all of the scar is covered by (ahem) "something".
Marcia
Wow! Your surgeon just have really small hands to fit into such a small opening. Or your skin is really elastic. (-:
FYI: At the University of Alberta, Mazankowski Center, they replaced a aortic valve using a cathedar through the groin successfully. I figure when my bovine valve warranty runs out in seventeen years, this procedure will be the standard. No more zippers in the chest.
FYI: At the University of Alberta, Mazankowski Center, they replaced a aortic valve using a cathedar through the groin successfully. I figure when my bovine valve warranty runs out in seventeen years, this procedure will be the standard. No more zippers in the chest.
Sevgi
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I had minimally invasive avr for my aortic valve. In case anyone is interested in my scar, here's a picture of it 11 weeks post-op:
Sevgi,
Wow, your scar really looks great!
Wow, your scar really looks great!
Sevgi, I agree that your scar looks fantastic. That is great.
I had minimally invasive avr for my aortic valve. In case anyone is interested in my scar, here's a picture:
THAT is fantastic....you are making people jealous
Sevgi
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Thanks y'all! I'm pleased with my scar since it's not near as bad as expected. I couldn't find any pictures of minimally invasive surgery scar before my surgery so I posted it here in case someone else is looking for a picture.
Kathy McCain
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Sevgi,
That is a terrific looking scar! May I ask who your surgeon was? Thanks for sharing.
Take care
That is a terrific looking scar! May I ask who your surgeon was? Thanks for sharing.
Take care
Sevgi
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My surgeon was Dr. Glower @ Duke Hospital. He is the best doctor I've ever seen. Not only is he the best in his field, he knows how to treat patients. I'm so thankful my husband did the research that led me to Dr. Glower.
What an itsy bitsy scar!!
