Hey David. I see at one point you considered the Ross Procedure. Could you share your decisionmaking process evaluating the pros/cons of ross v tissue valve? ...Read more
Hey David. I see at one point you considered the Ross Procedure. Could you share your decisionmaking process evaluating the pros/cons of ross v tissue valve?
Thanks
Damian Kudelka
Hey, neighbor! My name is Selma and I just arrived home from a lovely 7 day vacation at the beautiful Hotel Mount Sinai. Mitral valve and tricuspid repair. ...Read more
Hey, neighbor! My name is Selma and I just arrived home from a lovely 7 day vacation at the beautiful Hotel Mount Sinai. Mitral valve and tricuspid repair. It feels so great to be on the other side of this adventure. Now\'s the best time of the year for recovery. We\'re so fortunate to live in such a gorgeous part of the world. Enjoy your new heart!
Selma Kaplan
David,
I was reading your journal for the first time, I\'m happy to hear that all is well, I have to have an AVR, in the next few weeks, finishing up my dental ...Read more
David,
I was reading your journal for the first time, I\'m happy to hear that all is well, I have to have an AVR, in the next few weeks, finishing up my dental work Monday, so hopefully we can schedule the surgery in mid-June, I was wondering which valve did you select and why, my surgeon and cardiologist is suggesting a mechanical valve, due to my age (46), but I have concerns with the blood thinner I will be required to take forever, but I don\'t want to have to do the surgery again in 10 years or so. What a dilema.
Thanks Don
I too had concerns about blood thinner medication and decided to go with a tissue valve - bovine as recommended by my surgeon. Below is an excerpt from one of my journal posts of last year before I had the surgery.
I hope all goes well with you and you are able to take as much time as you need to make the decision.
Journal entry:
Karen and I, with the help of a lot of friends and professionals, did research and got different opinions which helped us decide to go with a tissue valve instead of a mechanical valve.
With a tissue valve I will not have to be on Coumadin, a blood thinner, for the rest of my life.
If and/or when it comes time that I need a new replacement valve due to this one wearing out, hopefully not for 15 years or more, technology will likely have advanced enough for me to have a new valve inserted through an artery (the TAVI procedure), instead of open-heart surgery. This would not be possible if I should get a mechanical valve if it needed replacement at some time in the future. (there are cases where mechanicals need replacement)
It was so good to see you the other day at the farmers market! You look great. You are an inspiration to all. I agree with you about the healing power of ...Read more
It was so good to see you the other day at the farmers market! You look great. You are an inspiration to all. I agree with you about the healing power of prayer. It\'s amazing and so are you!
Michele
Hi Brother,
I just read your latest entry and can understand why you\'re depressed after hitting your \'speedbump\'. I just know you will rebound quickly because ...Read more
Hi Brother,
I just read your latest entry and can understand why you\'re depressed after hitting your \'speedbump\'. I just know you will rebound quickly because I\'m sure my wonderful sister is mounting an attack of good blood cells upon your invading infectors.
Seriously, keep your usual positive attitude and you\'ll be walking barefoot through the dew down the path of your favorite woods in the very near future.
You\'re in Sandy and my prayers. Get well soon.
Your Bro (in-law)
Joe