A 29 Perimount bioprostetic aortic valve replaced my calcified tight one back in Dec 2010 at 59 years of age. I had some discomfort along ...Read more
Hi Craig
A 29 Perimount bioprostetic aortic valve replaced my calcified tight one back in Dec 2010 at 59 years of age. I had some discomfort along the way i.e central crushing chest pain. My surgeon told me at the time that he would not be around when I needed it replaced i.e, in about 10 to twelve years! Now into my 15th year.
I don't know how I stumbled into your website. Best of luck from Ireland with your forecoming procedure!
Craig Howland Thanks so much John for the input… really appreciate you taking the time to post.. Ireland eh… re ... Read more
Craig Howland Thanks so much John for the input… really appreciate you taking the time to post.. Ireland eh… really want to visit there someday
Hey brother! I am a 54M retired structure FF who had a Aortic Valve Sparing and Aortic Root Replacement on Oct. 29, 2024. I currently am a contract ...Read more
Hey brother! I am a 54M retired structure FF who had a Aortic Valve Sparing and Aortic Root Replacement on Oct. 29, 2024. I currently am a contract wildland FF. I was in the hospital 4 days, with no complications. I returned to work as a wildland FF the last week in January 2025. I could have done the gopher stuff around 8 weeks after surgery as that is when my sternal precautions were lifted. Hope your surgery goes well and I will keep you in my prayers.
Craig Howland Hey Michael, congrats on the retirement!!! I only have 19 mths to go. I was up for a promotion to Pla ... Read more
Craig Howland Hey Michael, congrats on the retirement!!! I only have 19 mths to go. I was up for a promotion to Platoon Chief but turned it down with retirement near and the heart thing going on
Thanks for getting back to me on the time lines… I just like having somewhat of an idea so I can set some realistic goals. Glad to hear you are doing well. Stay safe Brother!!!
Wishing you good luck for your surgery .