Hi All,
Hope you all doing well.. I'm exited to write this post after my surgery was on Sept 18th.
My surgery went went well rather better than expected!! ...Read more
Hi All,
Hope you all doing well.. I'm exited to write this post after my surgery was on Sept 18th.
My surgery went went well rather better than expected!! Its proved again that "God is great!!"
I went to Cleveland on 12th Sept and started pre-op tests starting Sept 15th. The interesting fact came through tests is that i have severe aortic regurgitation rather aortic aneurysm..
The cardiologist started discussion on surgery and pointed out that the valve may get repaired 60-70%. With that hope I underwent angiogram to confirm i dont have artery diseases.
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While talking to my surgeon Svennson, he also confirmed the same and chose to repair if possible OR replace with St.Jude mechanical valve.
On thursday, Sept18, i reached hospital at 5.15am and after surgery i only got up 10.30 pm.
So the verdict was the surgery went well and it was better than expected with repairing my BAV and replacing ascending aorta with graft.
My recovery is wonderful until now, and its going better than my expectation :)
May be the quality of surgery or my age supporting my recovery.
So I'm back here to respond any queries if you have and also wish to hear you back from you on your experience with the repaired BAV and recovery and life :)
Good day... Teju
Janet Underwood Thanks for sharing the great news, Teju! Speaking from past experience with a different kind of surge ... Read more
Janet Underwood Thanks for sharing the great news, Teju! Speaking from past experience with a different kind of surgery, the quality of the surgery has a tremendous impact on healing. In 1993, I had a double surgery (a colon resection and hysterectomy), both done by laparoscopy. A coworker had a hysterectomy alone, also by laparoscopy, on the same day in a different hospital. I was released from the hospital a day and a half after the surgery and felt great. She ended up getting an infection and had to stay in the hospital for several days. When we both returned to work two weeks after our surgeries, she looked and felt terrible while I was ready to run laps. When I told my surgeon about her experience, I said I guessed I just had good genes. He said, quite mildly, that he thought his very gentle approach to surgery--never forgetting that he was handling living tissue--might have had something to do with my speedy recovery too. LOL! I've seen the same with my pets. When they have to have surgery, they recover more quickly when the surgeon has a clean knife and gentle hands. Congratulations on your wonderful recovery. May even better days be ahead!
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Teju. Great to see your update and that your surgery went well! I think that you have the benef ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Teju. Great to see your update and that your surgery went well! I think that you have the benefit of youth on your side so you have an advantage with the healing process which is great! The one thing you have had all along is a great attitude and positive outlook which gave you the strength and will continue to serve you well. Continued success in feeling good during your recovery and be patient with yourself as you go. Day at a time. I read that you are greatful for your experience going forward and know that feeling we all feel when we are on the other side of surgery. Continue to be Happy that things went better than you expected. Life is Good. So are the Powers that be! Take care and keep posting updates so we here at your community can keep up with your progress! Oh yes, I will mention that I went in on Aug. 25th. and just finished my 1/2 mile walk this morning. Feeling thankful as well. At 65 have no complaints, chuckle. Terrie
Erica Eberl Hi, Teju, glad your surgery went well and you are on your way to recovery! Dr. Svensson will be my su ... Read more
Erica Eberl Hi, Teju, glad your surgery went well and you are on your way to recovery! Dr. Svensson will be my surgeon also. I'm set for surgery on Oct. 6th. I have yet to meet Dr. Svensson. Just wondering what your overall impression/opinion of him is? Take care, Erica
Eleanor R I am very glad to hear the surgery went well for you, and that they were able to do a repair rather t ... Read more
Eleanor R I am very glad to hear the surgery went well for you, and that they were able to do a repair rather than a replacement, given your young age. It pays to go to the best hospital, and find the best surgeon for you. Seems you did just that, congratulations and continued good healing. Eleanor
TEJUMURTHY NANJEGOWDA @Erica,
All the best for your upcoming surgery.
Dr.Svensson is a gem of aortic surgeon and i had very ... Read more
TEJUMURTHY NANJEGOWDA @Erica,
All the best for your upcoming surgery.
Dr.Svensson is a gem of aortic surgeon and i had very limited time to chat with him but sufficient tie to clear your questions. you may not get the black/white answers for some questions which u need to manage to understand the answers with next set of questions.
In my case i was prepared for replacement for my aortic valve and leave advantages to doctors including the mech.valve.
So my trust to Dr.Svensson gave me a best results!! I believe :)
Be calm and pray god for the right think to happen, rest taken care!! because rest is beyond your control!!
Joaquim Cimoes Dear Teju, good news, I wish you a very good recovery. Hugs from Brazil.
Hello friends,
Today i just had my pre-op tests for my surgery on Sept 18th at Cleveland clinic.
While talking to cardiologist, came to know that there is a ...Read more
Hello friends,
Today i just had my pre-op tests for my surgery on Sept 18th at Cleveland clinic.
While talking to cardiologist, came to know that there is a chance of repair 60-70% of my aortic valve due to its regurgitation rather a stenosis.
So now, confused/wondering that if at all i get a chance to repair it, is it a reliable option? I expect the surgeons to make the right decision but just thinking to go for replacement or still go with repair?
Is there anyone who come across this situation or who really did repair and condition or the life of a repaired BAV?
Appreciate your help as always!!
-Teju
Lynne Jeffreys That was brought up by my sister and when I see the surgeon I will ask this question, but I do have s ... Read more
Lynne Jeffreys That was brought up by my sister and when I see the surgeon I will ask this question, but I do have severe aortic stenosis in the valve so it may not be possible to I'll go with a prosthetic valve. I don't want blood thinners forever or to hear the clicking valve.
Eleanor R I had stenosis, so a replacement was the only option for me, but there are many on this site who have ... Read more
Eleanor R I had stenosis, so a replacement was the only option for me, but there are many on this site who have had repairs. I would have gone for that, had it been an option, especially at your young age. Best of luck to you. Eleanor
Did complete pre-op testing today. Getting ready for tomorrow's Catheterization procedure..
Good luck
Adam Pick Teju, Thanks for the update. You are in great hands with Dr. Svensson. My thoughts and prayers are wi ... Read more
Adam Pick Teju, Thanks for the update. You are in great hands with Dr. Svensson. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eleanor R I hope the cardiac cath is as easy for you as it was for me. They will help you to relax and I imagi ... Read more
Eleanor R I hope the cardiac cath is as easy for you as it was for me. They will help you to relax and I imagine the hospital will allow you to watch the procedure on the large screen monitor. I was given that option, but being too chicken I declined and kept my eyes shut. A little hard to lie flat for a couple of hours afterwards, but they allowed my daughter to come back to the recovery room to be with me, so time went by faster that way. You might want to take an I-pod unless you have family/friend to keep you company. Best wishes to you. Eleanor
Gary Mercer Let me know how it goes. Getting mine next month
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Teju. Like Eleanor above my heart Cath went easily and was over in a fairly short amount of tim ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Hello Teju. Like Eleanor above my heart Cath went easily and was over in a fairly short amount of time. I just remembered everyone here on this site had told me to try to relax and that it wasn't as bad as you sometimes imagine. Turned out I was rolled into the area and the "team" was talking and explaining in very calm and comforting fashion so that I didn't even feel anxious. I was awake the whole time although given something prior to take the edge off. I stayed awake and when wheeled out to wait the time before going home had excellent care. Only thing difficult was having to wait the hours before going home so have some one come to talk with you or enjoy the nurses and staff that will keep you constant company and are interesting to talk to. You will be really surprised at just how much and how necessary this test is to finding out about your heart as it gives so much information to help with your upcoming surgery. This is a very good thing. Take care and hope to hear all goes well as you are one more step closer to getting this "over"! Terrie
Terrie Syvertsen Teju- Please excuse my late post to you about your Cath. I didn't catch the day as I posted so I hope ... Read more
Terrie Syvertsen Teju- Please excuse my late post to you about your Cath. I didn't catch the day as I posted so I hope all went well. Terrie
All the best for your upcoming surgery.
Dr.Svensson is a gem of aortic surgeon and i had very ... Read more
All the best for your upcoming surgery.
Dr.Svensson is a gem of aortic surgeon and i had very limited time to chat with him but sufficient tie to clear your questions. you may not get the black/white answers for some questions which u need to manage to understand the answers with next set of questions.
In my case i was prepared for replacement for my aortic valve and leave advantages to doctors including the mech.valve.
So my trust to Dr.Svensson gave me a best results!! I believe :)
Be calm and pray god for the right think to happen, rest taken care!! because rest is beyond your control!!