I had Aortic and Mitral valve replacement last year. 1 day of back pain and since then no issues at all. Not a runner but 4 miles per day walking in no time. ...Read more
I had Aortic and Mitral valve replacement last year. 1 day of back pain and since then no issues at all. Not a runner but 4 miles per day walking in no time. You will be amazed at how well you do! Great luck!!
Good morning Chris. I was reading your story this morning and see you have Dr. Roselli at the end of this month. I had Dr. Roselli October 2022. I think... Read more
Good morning Chris. I was reading your story this morning and see you have Dr. Roselli at the end of this month. I had Dr. Roselli October 2022. I think you will be very pleased that you are making the trip to Cleveland. I live in DE and it was well worth traveling for this life saving surgery. Dr. Roselli is awesome and the Cleveland Clinic runs like a well oiled machine. Anything you need is taken care of and I was actually surprised that they kept me fairly comfortable considering the kind of surgery this is. I have a very poor pain tolerance and was extremely worried about that part. Stay ahead of the pain and you will do great
Valerie Allen Another Dr Roselli patient here. I travelled from South Carolina to have him do my surgery. You won†... Read more
Valerie Allen Another Dr Roselli patient here. I travelled from South Carolina to have him do my surgery. You won’t regret it. Everything Pam says is true. Let us know if you have questions.
Geoff Curtis I too had Dr Roselli! Great choice, 10/15 is my one year anniversary! Rock it brother!
Chris Germano Thanks so much to all of you for your insights with Dr Roselli and the Cleveland Clinic... 3 weeks ou ... Read more
Chris Germano Thanks so much to all of you for your insights with Dr Roselli and the Cleveland Clinic... 3 weeks out and feeling anxious this past week... Had my heart cath a week ago, in Wilmington, NC, and ended up in the ER a day later. No real issues, just swelling and dizziness, very low Blood pressure. All worked out ok. But, that just kinda started an uptick in anxiety. Probably, normal this close to surgery.... Thanks again for your comments.
Valerie Allen Chris, I see you are from NC. Are you flying? If so it is advisable, if feasible, to book a first cla ... Read more
Valerie Allen Chris, I see you are from NC. Are you flying? If so it is advisable, if feasible, to book a first class seat on the way home and of course the wheelchair service in the airport. These two things make the trip much more doable. Bring your heart pillow on the return trip to hold against your chest if any bumps. My anxiety settled down once I got to CC.
Chris Germano Valerie, thanks. I had booked first class for the return, but just got the wheel chair requested base ... Read more
Chris Germano Valerie, thanks. I had booked first class for the return, but just got the wheel chair requested based on your post. Thanks What's a heart pillow?
Pamela Gregory They will give you a heart pillow in the hospital that really helps if you need to cough or anything ... Read more
Pamela Gregory They will give you a heart pillow in the hospital that really helps if you need to cough or anything like that. sometimes I would just squeeze it gently to my chest and it was comforting and comfortable
Valerie Allen I was at the Cleveland airport waiting for the first flight home and a nice man saw my pillow and cam ... Read more
Valerie Allen I was at the Cleveland airport waiting for the first flight home and a nice man saw my pillow and came over to tell me how well he was doing after a previous surgery and give me a little pep talk. It was really a wonderful gesture.
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