{"id":707,"date":"2009-02-18T09:20:43","date_gmt":"2009-02-18T14:20:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.heart-valve-surgery.com\/heart-surgery-blog\/2009\/02\/18\/ross-procedure-aortic-replacement-john-oswalt-doctor\/"},"modified":"2019-02-26T21:46:24","modified_gmt":"2019-02-27T02:46:24","slug":"ross-procedure-aortic-replacement-john-oswalt-doctor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.heart-valve-surgery.com\/heart-surgery-blog\/2009\/02\/18\/ross-procedure-aortic-replacement-john-oswalt-doctor\/","title":{"rendered":"After Ross Procedure, Bruce Praises Dr. John Oswalt"},"content":{"rendered":"

Even though there continues to be some, ongoing debate as to the long-term efficacy of the Ross Procedure<\/a>, many of my readers continue to select this unique form of aortic valve replacement. Here is the latest Ross Procedure success story from Bruce in Texas.<\/p>\n

Hello Adam-<\/p>\n

I am now almost 5 weeks post-surgery. I feel GREAT after the Ross Procedure! Doctor John Oswalt<\/a> is such a caring, compassionate and wonderful surgeon.<\/p>\n

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\"Bruce<\/div>\n

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For me, the days leading to my surgery, specifically the morning of, were very challenging. About one minute after being rolled into the operating room, the general anesthesia kicked in and… I was OUT! The next thing I remember is trying to open my eyes, some 4 hours later. INCREDIBLE.<\/p>\n

Here’s a quick play-by-play of my first few days in the hospital:<\/p>\n

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