Comments on: Describe A Heart Valve Replacement Surgery For My Mom… Please!

By: Stephanie Fetterman

Stephanie Fetterman — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:54:02 +0000

Thank goodness i found this, My father had a quad. bypass and a valve replaced…it was very scary, im only 18 but i understand everything that went on, finally being able to see what really happened and from your pictures i can see what it looked like. This kind of heart desease runs in our family, im most likely going to get, seeing my father and his three siblings and mother had the same surgery. Im glad i found this! very helpful!

By: Rene M

Rene M — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 23:02:12 +0000

Im going to see Dr. Lamelas at the end of May. How was the whole process with him?

By: Julia Hightower

Julia Hightower — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:15:33 +0000

Hi Adam,
I’m back from Miami, FL after having the Aortic Valve replacement minimally invasive surgery performed by Dr. Joseph Lamelas at Baptist Hospital of Miami. You can’t believe the difference between the sternotomy and the “mini” version. I’m now almost 5 weeks post op and was back at work in 4 weeks post op. The incision, almost healed completely, is 2″ long just above the right breast. I’ll be more than happy to email any of your folks about the procedure if anyone is interested and has questions. The surgery was a breeze and the only problem I have now is getting my energy back. But that will come, I’m sure. Thanks, Julia Hightower, Winston-Salem, NC.