Aortic Stenosis, Joined September 16, 2014
Aortic Stenosis
Joined September 16, 2014
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Dr. Marc Gerdisch is a heart valve expert having performed over 4,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations during his career.
Yes, I am in CH. I live near Antelope Road & Roseville Road. I would be happy to meet you a ... Read more
Yes, I am in CH. I live near Antelope Road & Roseville Road. I would be happy to meet you and chat if you'd like. My surgery was at Sutter Memorial in Sacramento. They have one of the highest rated cardiac teams in CA & the USA. My surgeon was Michael Ingram who has a very good reputation and highly recommended by his peers. I didn't have any visiting nurses or therapists post-surgery. I did rent a hospital bed and my insurance covered it. I basically started walking about 1/4 mile and gradually increased it as I felt better eventually to 1 1/2 miles plus until my cardiologist prescribed my cardiac rehab. This was done at Sutter Roseville - 36 sessions in all. There they have you do cardio exercise and monitor your activity. We did recumbent bicycle, treadmill & elliptical. It is very well planned out and extremely helpful. As far as ER, I would go to Sutter Roseville, if necessary. They are very good there & my doctors are all affiliated. If you need extreme cardiac assistance, they will take you to Sutter General in Sacramento by ambulance.
The one thing I can tell you is follow your doctor's advice and all will be well. There really isn't anything to fear post-surgery as long as you follow doctor's orders. Again, if you'd like to meet & chat, I would be more than happy to do so. In the mean time, I will put you in my prayers as your date is rapidly approaching. Take care.
Onward & Upward,
John
Thanks again.