Tomorrow’s the big day, getting my bovine valve replaced with a new mechanical valve and (likely) mechanical conduit. I appreciate all of the responses and helpful information along the way. Dick was gracious enough to meet me for coffee several weeks back since we are in the same city and he let me pick his brain about his 56 years with the same mechanical valve. I’m hoping I’ll get anywhere close to that kind of longevity with my new valve. Ready to get this over with and begin the road to recovery. Wish me luck!
Surgery Tomorrow
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All the very best for tomorrow, KyleR.
Good luck Kyle. I am sure you will do well.
pellicle
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As the Thespians say "break a leg"
see you on the other side ... and soon it'll be like Italian Driving
Touch base when you get around to it when you get out!
for an uneventful procedure.
All the best to you. Wishing you a complete and speedy recovery and even better health post-op!
Kyle, I am sure you will do well. I think you and your surgeon made a smart choice given your age. Be sure to let us know how it went.
I just noticed that your post was dated yesterday so I'm sure you are out of surgery by now and enjoying a nap by now.
I just noticed that your post was dated yesterday so I'm sure you are out of surgery by now and enjoying a nap by now.
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Kick some ass Kyle!
I hope you fly through the procedure and have a fast recovery. Best wishes!
Good Luck Kyle! I bet you’re already done with the surgery and potentially even up and about!
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Best of luck Kyle! We'll see you on the other side!
Please give us an update as soon as you feel well enough to do so
Please give us an update as soon as you feel well enough to do so
Wishing you the best today!
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Good luck, Kyle!
Good luck, Kyle!
Yes good luck - you must be through all that and resting. Hope it went well!!
Traded in my porcine for the mechanical version - last Fathers Day. A year will fly by and all so good
Traded in my porcine for the mechanical version - last Fathers Day. A year will fly by and all so good
Hope all went well.
Surgery was a success and so far so good in recovery. I will post more as I get some energy back. Thank you for all the well wishes!!
Great news!! Which valve did you get? Make sure you get a "temporary" ID card from the hospital and you should receive a permanent card from the valve manufacturer in a few weeks. It may come in handy if something unforeseen happens.
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Welcome to the other side!
