Glad you're scheduled and ready to go with an optimistic attitude. Gloria and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I've added ...Read more
Hi Dennis,
Glad you're scheduled and ready to go with an optimistic attitude. Gloria and I will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. I've added your surgery date in my datebook and will keep up on your progress.
Hi Dennis. In Oct 2020 I needed a replacement for my bovine valve, placed in 2008. We considered the minimally invasive option, but my surgeon strongly ...Read more
Hi Dennis. In Oct 2020 I needed a replacement for my bovine valve, placed in 2008. We considered the minimally invasive option, but my surgeon strongly discouraged it. he said he was concerned that doing the minimally invasive now, was doable, but what if it failed. I was 'only' 73 and that could mean the need for full surgery at 90 or 92. He persuaded us to opt for the full 9 yards, and do the minimally invasive next time. We are still not sure if that was the right decision as there were problems. Ask your docs what the plan is for replacement, if needed.