Hi Nancy it's me Kathleen Hector's wife he finally got his surgery at Mass general Brigham in Boston on April 13 2021 he got the inspiris resillia valve he ...Read more
Hi Nancy it's me Kathleen Hector's wife he finally got his surgery at Mass general Brigham in Boston on April 13 2021 he got the inspiris resillia valve he is doing great up and walking he probably will be coming home sunday
Thank you Nancy for that info on size valve Hector's surgery is at Beth Israel Deaconess medical center in Boston his doctor is Kamal khabbaz he does these ...Read more
Thank you Nancy for that info on size valve Hector's surgery is at Beth Israel Deaconess medical center in Boston his doctor is Kamal khabbaz he does these surgeries at very high frequencies it's a wonderful cardiovascular institute
Nancy - Tomorrow, you become one of our biggest heart warrior rock stars, again! We're cheering for you and looking forward to your good news! You go, ...Read more
Nancy - Tomorrow, you become one of our biggest heart warrior rock stars, again! We're cheering for you and looking forward to your good news! You go, Girl! ❤
Hi Nancy my name is Kathleen my husband's name is Hector he has aortic regurgitation and he will be getting a tissue valve ihe is getting the bovine are you ...Read more
Hi Nancy my name is Kathleen my husband's name is Hector he has aortic regurgitation and he will be getting a tissue valve ihe is getting the bovine are you going to get the bovine as well my husband doesnt want the mechanical. Because he will have to take blood thinners I heard that the bovine is really a lasting valve
Nancy Connor Hi Kathleen, Yes, i will be getting the bovine {tissue valve} My surgery is 3/12 - tomorrow!
I was bo ... Read more
Nancy Connor Hi Kathleen, Yes, i will be getting the bovine {tissue valve} My surgery is 3/12 - tomorrow!
I was born with a bicuspid aortic valve and had the first replacement in 2010. Unfortunately, the first valve only lasted 11 years mainly because the surgeon used a valve that was too small. Be sure to pick your surgeon wisely; go to the best and most experienced person you can find, even if it means traveling a bit farther from your home. Good Luck!
Nancy,
I'm sorry I missed your COVID/visitors question from some time ago. I was not allowed visitors and that remains the policy at the hospital as far ...Read more
Nancy,
I'm sorry I missed your COVID/visitors question from some time ago. I was not allowed visitors and that remains the policy at the hospital as far as I know. It was not great but not as bad as I had feared. You really are occupied with nurses, imaging, and getting back into the eating and walking routine and the days go a little faster than you would think.
Hope it all goes well!
Joe
Nancy Connor Thank you Joe! My surgery has been moved up to Friday, 3/12/21. The hospital is allowing one visitor ... Read more
Nancy Connor Thank you Joe! My surgery has been moved up to Friday, 3/12/21. The hospital is allowing one visitor now so I feel better. I had a lot of complications the first time, I think that’s why I was so uneasy. Hopefully all will go well this time!
FYI - you can get a second opinion from Cleveland Clinic. Just send your records for their review and they get back to you within probably two weeks.
Reason ...Read more
FYI - you can get a second opinion from Cleveland Clinic. Just send your records for their review and they get back to you within probably two weeks.
Reason I mention them is that they are very into smaller incisions and they can give their thoughts on that.
Anne Shannon
Nancy Connor Thank you Anne for taking the time to reply! Everyone is suggesting the same thing, so it must be ri ... Read more
Nancy Connor Thank you Anne for taking the time to reply! Everyone is suggesting the same thing, so it must be right!