New To The Site not New Valve Replacement

[mcsf]

Hi. Like to post below I too am new to the site. I have been lurking for years, though.

I had a Ross Procedure in 1996 at UCSF (University of California San Francisco) at the age of 22 to correct my aortic valve. I was born with aortic stenosis. Seventeen good years later I just found out I will need to replace my aortic valve again. I had 17 great years with my Ross. I am still in the early process of getting things sorted out for my next surgery. I still need to have a few test. The surgeon who performed my Ross will perform my next surgery at Stanford in California. I have not decided on what kind of valve I will use to replace the aorta.

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[clay_from_nj]

It sounds like your need to replace the valve again didn't come as a shocking surprise, that is, it seems that your doctors are on top of their game. You must be in really great hands. BTW, as a long-time lurker, you should already know that many here are very opinionated and vocal about their choice of valve, biological vs mechanical. I am personally a member of the mechanical camp, but feel very strongly that whichever you choose for yourself is the best choice.

 

[Heather Anne]

Hey, neighbor! I had my AVR in August at UCSF -- my choice was between UCSF and Stanford and I chose UCSF based purely on geography (I live in Marin).

 

[ottagal]

Welcome to the forum. Sorry that you have to go through this again. We will all be rooting for you.

 

[mcsf]

How is your rehab going Heather? What kind of valve did you go with?

UCSF is great. My cardiologist is at UC. The reason I will have the surgery at Stanford is because the surgeon who performed my Ross moved on the Stanford from UC.

 

[Eva]

Welcome aboard. Sorry that you need to go thru surgery again.

Wishing you good luck.