I have been on this wonderful site for over a year but I’m quiet. I do read off and on and read Adam’s book. I just read a string of your posts ...Read more
Amy,
I have been on this wonderful site for over a year but I’m quiet. I do read off and on and read Adam’s book. I just read a string of your posts and I feel so like you. I have researched things so so (too) much. I’ve know for a year and 1/2 I’ll need AVR and it’s so stressful waiting as I can’t decide given I’m asymptomatic. My surgeon is ready for me given my last echocardiogram so I’m thinking about it. Anyway your posts hit home and your amazing recovery gives me hope. I’m lucky to have great health and I think you’re right, the waiting is just maybe worse than my experience might be. Anyway, THANK YOU so much for your story. Beth
Hari Karra Amy - Your posts are so so comforting and reassuring. I'm in phase if I don't really know if I have A ... Read more
Hari Karra Amy - Your posts are so so comforting and reassuring. I'm in phase if I don't really know if I have AVS symptoms or not - and the cardiologists are evaluating if now is the time. I am going through similar emotions as you have described in your posts- and it is very comforting to know that I'm not the only one who is thinking this way - Anyway I will know next steps after I hear back from the Structural Heart Valve team at the NYP/ Columbia University Medical Center NYC- But thanks a million for you wonderful and sincere posts
I have enjoyed following your journey. I also live in FL and have recently made a first contact with Dr. Accola’s office. I have been having echos ...Read more
Amy:
I have enjoyed following your journey. I also live in FL and have recently made a first contact with Dr. Accola’s office. I have been having echos for several years and this far am considered to have mild to moderate AV stenosis with either a bicuspid valve or like you with two flaps welded together. I am curious whether you had a repair to your AV or replacement. If replaced, did you go with mechanical or tissue and what helped you in making that decision.
Like you, I had a bicuspid functioning valve and went through two years of asymptomatic checking and waiting. I finally had my valve replaced ...Read more
Hi Amy,
Like you, I had a bicuspid functioning valve and went through two years of asymptomatic checking and waiting. I finally had my valve replaced at UPENN hospital under the care of Dr Joseph Bavaria this past September. It’s so great to be on the side of the surgery and back walking and playing golf again. My wife and I have been back traveling and living life again.
Sending best wishes! You look great and enjoy doing all the things you love!
Amy, congratulations on new valve job. I've had my for 15 years. I don't even think about it, until I get reminder from cardiologist every 6 months. I pray ...Read more
Amy, congratulations on new valve job. I've had my for 15 years. I don't even think about it, until I get reminder from cardiologist every 6 months. I pray all going well with you and your husband. Beautiful couple you both are. One word of advice when the scar on chest starts healing do not pull the scab off. Let it come off naturally. I had one spot less then an inch left and I decided to remove it. I started bleeding and bandage it up. It was still bleeding after 5 minutes using direct pressure. I decided to get liquid bandage to glue it shut. I did by applying the brush on it. I did not read one of the ingredients was iodine. I went straight to my needs screaming in pain and tears flowing out of my eyes. I scared everyone in the house they came in the bathroom, and my position on floor they thought I was having a hear attack. Took several minutes before I could tell everyone what I did. My daughter is an LPN, she was in hestics when I told them. The cardiologist enjoyed the story much more when wife told him at next visit, as did my heart surgeon. You take care, Amy, and God bless you and your family. May God and his family watch over you😔🙏.
Amy Berger Good morning and thanks for such a great laugh and encouraging words. How awesome that you are shari... Read more
Amy Berger Good morning and thanks for such a great laugh and encouraging words. How awesome that you are sharing with us even after 15 years. God so totally blessed me by having me find this great group and people like you! I plan on reading your post to my family as they will surely get a kick out of it
Yay! You made it to recovery! You look amazing in your pic and sweet hubby by your side. I am blessed the same way. You asked about work and for me I was... Read more
Yay! You made it to recovery! You look amazing in your pic and sweet hubby by your side. I am blessed the same way. You asked about work and for me I was discharged day 4 after surgery and was back to working from home at my desk a week later. I did have to take breaks as it takes a bit to gain your strength and wind back. Nice & steady and you will be back to it in no time. I also had a murmur and through regular Echos for 5 years we went from mild to moderate to severe. I chose a bovine valve and have been doing great. I am coming up on my year anniversary and so grateful for current day medicine. Be well and BIG Blessings to you! L ove that beautiful family!
Amy Berger Heather thanks so much for your kind words!! Congrats on your upcoming one year anniversary - we trul ... Read more
Amy Berger Heather thanks so much for your kind words!! Congrats on your upcoming one year anniversary - we truly are blessed to be able to have this life saving surgery 🙏
Great news that you are on the road to recovery! I have my surgery Feb. 20 and I am happy and nervous about it. So good to see others that have done well. ...Read more
Great news that you are on the road to recovery! I have my surgery Feb. 20 and I am happy and nervous about it. So good to see others that have done well.
I had a severely stenotic bicuspid aortic valve replaced 11/17 and went back to work at home (also fully remote) 12/30. If I could have ...Read more
Hi Amy-
I had a severely stenotic bicuspid aortic valve replaced 11/17 and went back to work at home (also fully remote) 12/30. If I could have waited another week that would have been ideal. But as it turns out, I went back and a lot of people were still on holiday so I was able to ease back into it for a week. Take breaks and stretch but was fully fine typing all day eight weeks post surgery. Good luck!
Annette Sterzel I am having my surgery on February 7th. I am very scared and nervous. It helps to read your posts. I ... Read more
Annette Sterzel I am having my surgery on February 7th. I am very scared and nervous. It helps to read your posts. I found this in my email but how do I find you again?
Hi I was wondering how you are doing after your surgery I have had open heart surgery on November the 3rd 2022 I am still a little soar but getting there I ...Read more
Hi I was wondering how you are doing after your surgery I have had open heart surgery on November the 3rd 2022 I am still a little soar but getting there I thought it would be nice to talk to someone who has been through it. 🐷💗
Hi Amy, so glad you are doing well. I had my surgery in June of 2021. I had the same as you - heart murmur for a long time, but my stenosis came very quickly ...Read more
Hi Amy, so glad you are doing well. I had my surgery in June of 2021. I had the same as you - heart murmur for a long time, but my stenosis came very quickly after not going to Dr in 2020. I was 67 when I had my surgery in Nashville. We had just moved to Tennessee from California and my new Dr sent me for an echocardiogram. Thank goodness! Everything good now. Wishing you quick recovery and best wishes!
It is such wonderful news that you are on your way to recovery. I love the fact that we all have a common goal in life and a place like ...Read more
Hello Amy.
It is such wonderful news that you are on your way to recovery. I love the fact that we all have a common goal in life and a place like the resources of this website where we can share our life changing success stories. Blessings to you.
Great to hear your post op has been so smooth !
Take care!!