Surgery set for April 26 - BAV

[a4wanman]

After a battle of a bacterial infection, I finally got my surgery date today to address my BAV and aortic aneurysm. Aorta is approx 4.5.

Surgeon (Dr. Chen at Emory) said he may be able to repair the valve, otherwise I will more than likely get a St. Jude's.

I will have a heart cath and CT the week before surgery, but will have to wait another week to find out that schedule.

I feel like I have won a trip after waiting close to 2 1/2 months just to get on the schedule!

 

[Mentu]

Glad to hear you have a schedule now. It is at this point that it starts feeling a lot more real. I would suggest that you take advantage of the reference materials here on VR as you begin to plan for returning home and beginning recovery. Worry about the things you can do something about but not about those that are out of your hands. Let us know how we can help.

 

[skeptic49]

Congratulations on geting your date for surgery. Does your surgeon plan to replace the diseased section of your aorta? Mine is 4.5 cm also. Good luck and best wishes,

Jim

 

[karen14]

Praying for your upcoming surgery to be flawless & successful a4wanman!

 

[a4wanman]

Ascending aorta will be replaced. I believe the CT scan is more of a "formality" to confirm the measurement. The heart cath is a just in case procedure. The way I feel, check/fill all fluids while the hood is up. I prefer to have all things fixed at once.

Scott

 

[drivetopless]

GOod luck, Scott. I've been researching surgeons in the Atlanta area. Dr. Chen is THE guy to fix your aneurysm. You'll be in great hands.