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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Mitral Regurgitation

Member Since: July 17, 2014

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Leo Cicero got a guestbook from Jim Hernandez

11 years ago (January 10, 2015)

Hi Leo...I have a meeting with dr Byrne at Brighams to work on my mitral valve..what was your experience like at that hospital?

Adam Pick

Hi Jim, I just saw that you are going to see Dr. Byrne. If you are interested, here's a link to Carol's journal. Carol had surgery with Dr. Byrne as well. http://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/carolfoster

Jim Hernandez

Thanks Adam! My first consult is with Dr Byrne next week and my 2nd surgical consult will be with Dr Adams at Mt Sinai in early March. Quite the demand for these guys so unfortunately have to wait to set the date. Ty for showing Carol's journal! I definitely want... Read more.

Wiliam Height

Jim, you had two good choices, good luck choosing.

Leo Cicero

Hi Jim I read your story. My time at Brighams was all positive,the nurses all the staff the doctors and of course the surgeons were terrific.I am very glad I chose this hospital. If you have any questions in future do not hesitate to ask me. Leo C.

Leo Cicero got a guestbook from Victor Williams

11 years ago (August 4, 2014)

Hey Leo, May I ask? What type of exercise did you partake in prior to your surgery? How old are you?? At the stage you're at now what are you doing as far as "exercise?" Strength to you brother!!!

Leo Cicero

Hey Victor I worked out with free weights most of my adult life.I tried not to go to heavy.I was born with bicuspid aortic valve.Docs told me to stay away from heavy weights years ago.As my stenosis got worse switched to universal.Then elliptical.Then some light cardio.Iam 51 married 2 teenage... Read more.

Leo Cicero got a guestbook from Patti

11 years ago (August 1, 2014)

Hang in there. I learned OHS is unlike other surgeries or illnesses where you improve, maybe plateau and improve some more. With OHS you feel good for two days and then take a big sometimes giant step back for no particular reason. This I found to be not only disappointing... Read more.