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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Mitral Regurgitation, Tricuspid Regurgitation

Member Since: August 14, 2017

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Paul Jenkins got a guestbook from Marina

8 years ago (April 4, 2018)

Sorry to hear you are still suffering problems. I have suffered some nerve trauma post surgery. I was in ITCU for two weeks with no use of my left arm or right leg and unable to speak properly and reduced vision in my left eye. I was tested negative for... Read more.

Anna Jones

Check out this journal. Look for the post titled Day 52 https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/rogergregorius

Roger Gregorius - Heart Valve Journal

https://www.heart-valve-surgery.com/journals/user/rogergregorius

See the heart valve surgery journal of Roger Gregorius from Melbourne

Paul Jenkins

Hi Marina, thanks for the comment. Great that your'e getting better. Very best wishes for a full recovery.

Paul Jenkins

Anna thanks for the link to Roger's post. You hit the nail right on the head. I left a note in his thread asking how he's doing. I thought that I'd had a bad time but nothing compared with his experience. I hope that your own story has a happy... Read more.

Paul Jenkins got a guestbook from Brian Jensen

8 years ago (December 21, 2017)

we are praying for your complete recover, so sorry about your complications !! I am also from Iowa and am considering Dr. McCarthy to replace my aortic valve. I have heard he is one of the best in the country. We are concerned about the trip after surgery, was the... Read more.

Paul Jenkins

Brian, Dr McCarthy, his staff, and the NW hospital have excellent support for out of towners. They get patients from all over the world. There are many good hotels close to hospital where you and your nearest and dearest can stay pre and post surgery. We used the Hyatt Centric... Read more.

Paul Jenkins

PS -For what its worth we flew back less than two weeks post surgery. One doctor treating my plural effusion suggested that the depressurization during the return flight may have caused / contributed to my complications. He added that this was just speculation on his part and could have nothing... Read more.