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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation

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Phil Gerber got a guestbook from David Knight

9 years ago (January 29, 2017)

Phil How is your repair doing after a year? I am 56 and very active in the gym and bike for cardio. I was diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve and severe regurgitation. I am considering valve repair with Dr Svensson at Cleveland Clinic. I have surgery scheduled for Feb 14.... Read more.

Phil Gerber

So I also have a bicuspid aortic valve and prior to surgery regurgitation was moderate to severe. I was 39 years old and I figured that if I could get 10 years out of a repaired valve it would be worth it. I had to have a plan B going... Read more.

David Knight

Thank you Phil. What surgical approach did they use on you? Full sternotomy or mini? My research also also has uncovered that with any valve replacement the hemodynamics change and aren't as ideal than if you can keep your own tissue. (larger opening vs the slight narrowing of a replacement).... Read more.

Phil Gerber

They did the full sternotomy, probably about a 7" scar. Recovery for most part wasn't terrible. First few days were obviously not the greatest and had a small bout of afib the 2nd day after surgery. Felt very weak and tired but they had me up walking with a walker... Read more.

David Knight

Phil great information thank you so much for your time to write to me!!!

Phil Gerber

no problem David. Good luck with the decision.

Phil Gerber got a guestbook from Wanda Mroz

10 years ago (April 12, 2016)

Best of luck today Phil for a smooth surgery and recovery. 💞

Yumi Yim

good luck!

Enrique K

Good luck Phil! You will be on the other side pretty soon. Prayers for a quick recovery.

Marilyn M

Good luck today. Hope everything goes well!

Lynee Casper

Wishing you a successful surgery, good luck, and strong recovery!

Donna Chaney

Praying for you

Phil Gerber

thanks guys... I'm overdue for a update. Surgery went very well on the 13th and I was discharged from Hospital on the 18th. I've been home for just over a week and feeling great. No pain, in fact i sometimes even forget i had the surgery not long ago. Starting... Read more.