I was reading an article about aortic replacement valves. I am interested in surgeons in California who might use the same techniques as Dr Eric Roselli at ...Read more
I was reading an article about aortic replacement valves. I am interested in surgeons in California who might use the same techniques as Dr Eric Roselli at the Cleveland Institute.
Susan Lynn Bobbie - You have excellent choices in surgeons in southern California. If you don't want to return... Read more
Susan Lynn Bobbie - You have excellent choices in surgeons in southern California. If you don't want to return to Cedars Sinai, you can try respected surgeons at UCLA or Hoag, among others. The only way you'll know if your local surgeons use the same techniques as Dr. Roselli is by calling and asking. You want a surgeon who is experienced in your specific procedure - how they achieve success is often less important than the fact that they do it, consistently. Best of luck to you.
Two years ago, I had an aortic valve repaired. The operation was successful and I recovered. However, now two years later, my cardiologist is saying that ...Read more
Two years ago, I had an aortic valve repaired. The operation was successful and I recovered. However, now two years later, my cardiologist is saying that I have stenosis and might need to have another surgery. I really don\'t want to have another open heart surgery. I am bummed.
I continue to experience neck and shoulder pain. I went to the doctor and they did chest x-rays and it didn't show anything. The pain can be quite acute, ...Read more
I continue to experience neck and shoulder pain. I went to the doctor and they did chest x-rays and it didn't show anything. The pain can be quite acute, it is mainly an ache that just throbs and hurts if I take a deep breathe or if I cough or yawn. The doctor said it might be a pinched nerve from the operating table. However, this pain has not been ongoing since August. It started about the time that I went back to work. If anyone has had this type of pain, please let me know. In the meantime, I am taking pain pills when it is present. It is not a daily pain. It seems to come and go.
I have been back to work for 5 weeks now. It has been a little tiring but, I am feeling better daily. I still am taking Tylenol PM at night. It really helps ...Read more
I have been back to work for 5 weeks now. It has been a little tiring but, I am feeling better daily. I still am taking Tylenol PM at night. It really helps me to sleep through the night. I can sit up pretty good now. I still have to roll a little to sit up but, mainly I can sit up and I can stoop to tie my shoes. They say it is the little things:> I am exercising on my treadmill about two or three days per week. I usually go about 20 minutes. I think that I am well on my way to a complete recovery. I have read that around 3 months depression is common. I will let you know if that happens. I feel pretty good. Also the scar from the "zipper" is not too noticeable. It just looks like extra cleavage :>
Today marks four weeks post surgery. I am able to drive, walk for long distances, and basically about anything I want to do. I feel great. I will be returning ...Read more
Today marks four weeks post surgery. I am able to drive, walk for long distances, and basically about anything I want to do. I feel great. I will be returning to work in a week. My incision is good and my chest pain is minimal. I take Tylenol PM at night to help with sleeping. Other than that I am not taking any pain medication.