Thank you Nancy for the encouragement. Hope this extra time is a gift to be more ready for my journey. Will be thinking of you.
Daneen Douglas I'm sure you must want to get on with things. It will be here before ya know it.
Nancy Bukowski I am looking forward to the recovery side, Daneen! Also, curious to see how interested I am in retur ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski I am looking forward to the recovery side, Daneen! Also, curious to see how interested I am in returning to work when this is all said and done. I see that you are improving each day and taking it day by day - that’s excellent!
Daneen Douglas Yes, and I’m off work until end of July. I’m wondering the same thing, Nancy! Hoping we will bot ... Read more
Daneen Douglas Yes, and I’m off work until end of July. I’m wondering the same thing, Nancy! Hoping we will both be so bored and be feeling better than ever after our recovery.
Hi Nancy… I have a bivalve and severe stenosis as well. I am 78 and very concerned about having surgery even though I am healthy otherwise. I hope you have ...Read more
Hi Nancy… I have a bivalve and severe stenosis as well. I am 78 and very concerned about having surgery even though I am healthy otherwise. I hope you have good news when you see your doctor in February. Than you for the article you posted.
Nancy Bukowski Hi Barbara, I understand your concerns regarding surgery. Some days are better than others for me in ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski Hi Barbara, I understand your concerns regarding surgery. Some days are better than others for me in that regard. I am having my heart catheterization tomorrow morning and am very nervous about that. When are you planning on having your surgery? Have you decided on what type of valve?
Barbara deLoache Nancy..I hope your cath went well! I have not seen a surgeon yet.. waiting for a CT scan my cardiolog ... Read more
Barbara deLoache Nancy..I hope your cath went well! I have not seen a surgeon yet.. waiting for a CT scan my cardiologist has ordered. Hurry up & wait…so I have no idea about the valve yet. Have you decided?
Nancy Bukowski Hi Barbara, my heart cath went well. It was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. It looks l ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski Hi Barbara, my heart cath went well. It was not as bad as I thought it was going to be. It looks like I only have one issue to fix during surgery, which is my severe aortic stenosis. I’m taking the small wins! Please keep me posted as to how you progress with your CT scan, etc. and yes, hurry up and wait which is hard to do. I have not decided on the valve yet. Trying to digest everything and understand all of the pros and cons. My appointment with the surgeon is next Monday and I am hoping to have some more information then to help me make a decision.
Barbara deLoache Hi Nancy.. I think your valve replacement is 4/10? That is the day after mine here in NC. We’ll hav ... Read more
Barbara deLoache Hi Nancy.. I think your valve replacement is 4/10? That is the day after mine here in NC. We’ll have to be buddies in our progress! Hopefully we will both have excellent outcomes.💕
Nancy Bukowski Hi Barbara, my valve replacement is indeed on 4/10. And yes, I recall your date being one day before ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski Hi Barbara, my valve replacement is indeed on 4/10. And yes, I recall your date being one day before mine! You and I will be heart warriors for life! We will have outstanding outcomes. I’m looking forward to getting this over and done- I’m sure you feel the same.
Nancy, I read your recent post and want to tell you that I had a bovine bioprosthetic valve at age 59. I was told that it very well may last 20 years. ...Read more
Nancy, I read your recent post and want to tell you that I had a bovine bioprosthetic valve at age 59. I was told that it very well may last 20 years. I would then have a TAVR if need be. There was a recent post about a second procedure of TAVR was much easier. I did not want blood thinners because I'm a clutz. I had a serious bicycle accident this summer which solidified my decision. But the decision is difficult and only you can make it for yourself. Do research, ask questions and get a second opinion if it will make you feel better. But once you make that informed decision that only you can make, go with it and don't look back. God bless you. I know it's tough. ❤️🩹👍
Nancy Bukowski Thank you for your response, Rose! I did not realize a bovine valve may last 20 years. I have been ... Read more
Nancy Bukowski Thank you for your response, Rose! I did not realize a bovine valve may last 20 years. I have been tons of research (good thing I enjoy reading!). I hope you are doing well since your surgery and the accident that you had on your bike is definitely food for thought to take into account when deciding. Everyone is so reassuring here - it’s very encouraging and helpful!