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Hi Jared -- Glad to hear that you are a candidate for the Ross Procedure! After having my bicuspid aortic valve replaced in 2013 with a prosthetic (bovine, Trifecta) valve, it became severely compromised 11 1/2 later, so I had it replaced June 2nd via the Ross Procedure. I seem to be doing well at 6-weeks post-op and was cleared to drive last week and go to cardiac rehab (monitored exercise.) Had a few bumps in the road following my surgery, but the actual procedure went really well with no complications. They ended up doing a vascular graft (Dacron) in the aortic position, but was told this is just to help everything function well in conjunction with my aortic valve replacement so that there are not issues down the road. Told to take low dose aspirin for the rest of my life, but hoping to be able to take something comparable that doesn't have as many side effects. If you are a a good candidate for the Ross Procedure and it will help you avoid another open heart surgery down the road, then I would seriously consider it! Sounds like you have a great surgeon and facility that specializes in the Ross! I would have done this for my first open heart surgery had I known, but the Ross was not done as often then. I understand that they have made some significant strides in the last 10 to 15 years -- making it a very good option and great for restoring a normal life expectancy! And Adam Pick is an inspiration as he has had a very good outcome with his!!! Many prayers for you as you make this decision!

Hi Jared,

I had a Ross procedure with Dr El-Hamamsy in September of 2023 and I'm doing great. If you have questions I can answer I am happy to do so. Wishing you well!

Hi Jared, Welcome to our community! Fyi, I had the Ross Procedure 19 years ago. Since then, I have had no reoperations or reinterventions.  For me, the Ross Procedure has been a blessing. 

So you know, we recently launched a "Ross Procedure Patient Education Platform" to help educate and empower patients about this unique procedure. You can learn more at this link - https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/ross-procedure-aortic-disease