Hi Doris, where in the world is Awendaw? I live in Hartsville SC, just saw your journal. Sounds like you had some complications from your av replacement. ...Read more
Hi Doris, where in the world is Awendaw? I live in Hartsville SC, just saw your journal. Sounds like you had some complications from your av replacement. I am waiting for av replacement and possible dilated aorta repair. I am waiting to hear from Cleveland Clinic for a surgery date. I have considered MUSC and Dr Ikonimidis but I decided to go to Cleveland. I could not find anyone who knew Dr. Ikonimidis. I am curious about your impression of MUSC and Dr. Ikonimidis. Hope you are feeling much better and happy you decided to get fixed.
Linda Dixon
I too spent 8 days in ICU.....the progress you will feel week 8-12 will be miraculous......after 7 weeks, I barely left the house excpept for doctors appointments....but ...Read more
I too spent 8 days in ICU.....the progress you will feel week 8-12 will be miraculous......after 7 weeks, I barely left the house excpept for doctors appointments....but after week 8 I was more mobile......its now 12 weeks and I just returned to work, driving a taxi.....PRAY HOPE AND DONT WORRY....you will be a better person going foward. GOD BLESS...JOHN MADONNA
I know God is with you.. I had a mechanical valve in my aorta...it is now nearly three months.....I just finished a two mile walk.....PRAY, HOPE and DONT WORRY ...Read more
I know God is with you.. I had a mechanical valve in my aorta...it is now nearly three months.....I just finished a two mile walk.....PRAY, HOPE and DONT WORRY
Doris,
I am two weeks post op from AVR. It\'s a good thing to have done and over. It is like going through a portal into the next part of your life. You have ...Read more
Doris,
I am two weeks post op from AVR. It\'s a good thing to have done and over. It is like going through a portal into the next part of your life. You have mde the right decision, no doubt. Joe Gimbel
Hi Doris!
I\'m happy to hear you made your decision. I hope you\'ll find, like most of us here, that it\'s not nearly as bad as you imagine it will be.
And ...Read more
Hi Doris!
I\'m happy to hear you made your decision. I hope you\'ll find, like most of us here, that it\'s not nearly as bad as you imagine it will be.
And my sister-in-law\'s grandmother? She\'s now 93 and still going strong!
Good luck!
Ricki
Hi Doris!
I had my aortic valve replaced at 57 but my sister-in-law\'s grandmother had her\'s replaced at 90. We\'re both doing great! Go for it!
Ricki ...Read more
Hi Doris!
I had my aortic valve replaced at 57 but my sister-in-law\'s grandmother had her\'s replaced at 90. We\'re both doing great! Go for it!
Ricki Shine
Hi Doris.... I am 10 years younger & I wondered about going thru surgery for Mitral Valve, but like you, have been active & involved but I wanted my life back ...Read more
Hi Doris.... I am 10 years younger & I wondered about going thru surgery for Mitral Valve, but like you, have been active & involved but I wanted my life back .... tired of being out of breath & feeling too tired for life anymore.... so I hope you decide to have the surgery ..... there are many on this site who are your age & did well & I imagine they will write you too. Best wishes! Sunny
I am from: Awendaw, South Carolina
