While it's a serious deal to face heart surgery, good for you that it's diagnosed and you're on the road to getting all fixed. This is a great site for sharing ...Read more
While it's a serious deal to face heart surgery, good for you that it's diagnosed and you're on the road to getting all fixed. This is a great site for sharing and knowing that others have traveled the same road and not only survived but have recovered and gone on to live their lives. My mitral repair was in January, 2015, and I'm fine now. Best to you going forward.
Franklin Wyrick Welcome to the site Michael. I will be having aortic valve replaced June 2nd and also will have aort ... Read more
Franklin Wyrick Welcome to the site Michael. I will be having aortic valve replaced June 2nd and also will have aortic aneurysm repaired. The stories on this site have served me well in helping me to stay calm. I hope it does you too.
Michael Keefe I am so grateful I found this site, very helpful!
Michael,
My OHS was on Nov. 20, 2015. I was dx'd with BAV as well as a 5cm ascending aorta aneurism. I had two opinions from cardiac thoracic surgeons ...Read more
Michael,
My OHS was on Nov. 20, 2015. I was dx'd with BAV as well as a 5cm ascending aorta aneurism. I had two opinions from cardiac thoracic surgeons in two different states. Their recommendations were concurrent. Both said OHS was the best option to replace the section of my aorta that needed to be replaced. OHS gives the surgeon the best access. It is my understanding that only at-risk patients, i.e. weak heart, overweight, diabetics, etc. are the best candidates for non-invasive surgery as OHS would be too difficult and sometimes fatal for them. The best thing you can do is get a couple of opinions. You will know beyond a shadow of a doubt which doctor to choose. Bottom line, when you are on the other side of the surgery, you will feel like a new person. I did not know how sick I was until I recuperated. My prayers are with you! Linda
Michael Keefe Thank you so much for taking the time to post your experience. After meeting with surgeon I do feel b ... Read more
Michael Keefe Thank you so much for taking the time to post your experience. After meeting with surgeon I do feel better about the upcoming procedure now.