Hey Rob. Came across your journal and realized we have a lot in common as i also had my BAV repaired by Dr. David. I'm 5 months post op and have some question ...Read more
Hey Rob. Came across your journal and realized we have a lot in common as i also had my BAV repaired by Dr. David. I'm 5 months post op and have some question about your recovery and participation in sports after the fact.
cheers,
Phil
Rob Broley Hey Joseph- I haven't been able to reply to any of these. Doing well still a little stiff in the che ... Read more
Rob Broley Hey Joseph- I haven't been able to reply to any of these. Doing well still a little stiff in the chest but also have been doing stupid stuff like helping out putting snows on the cars, and helping put flooring in the basement and lifting my 1.5 year old. Have to be smarter but life takes over at times and how can you say no to a beautiful little baby girl, I know I cant
Thinking of you today Rob, wishing you all the very best for your surgery and recovery. Gabi x
Joseph Ballett Hey Rob best of luck today see you at rehab soon enough
John Noriega Hello Rob. I willraying for your surgery as well today. That the hands of your surgeon work as they h ... Read more
John Noriega Hello Rob. I willraying for your surgery as well today. That the hands of your surgeon work as they have been trained and your recovery goes well. Looking forward to your next posts of success as well? Onward & Upward!
Eleanor R Rob I hope you are doing well and that your surgery goes smoothly. Soon you will be telling us your ... Read more
Eleanor R Rob I hope you are doing well and that your surgery goes smoothly. Soon you will be telling us your own experience. Eleanor
Joan Napier Thoughts and prayers remain with you today for a successful surgery, and throughout your recovery. Lo ... Read more
Joan Napier Thoughts and prayers remain with you today for a successful surgery, and throughout your recovery. Look ing forward to hearing your positive news!
Rob, like Christine, tomorrow is the surgery date for you. I am sending thoughts and prayers to you for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery. You are ready ...Read more
Rob, like Christine, tomorrow is the surgery date for you. I am sending thoughts and prayers to you for a smooth surgery and speedy recovery. You are ready and have the right attitude and I expect to hear from you soon telling us all of your experience. Take good care of yourself, and be a little patient with yourself to give your body time to catch up with your active mind and energy! I am about 12 weeks post surgery, in cardiac rehab and pretty much back to doing much of what I did before, driving, gardening, walking, and enjoying family and friends. I wish the same for you, a smooth rebound. Best wishes, Eleanor
Hi Rob,
Thanks for the message in my guestbook. Good to see that I'm not the only Canuck who is playing the waiting game. Did you figure out which type ...Read more
Hi Rob,
Thanks for the message in my guestbook. Good to see that I'm not the only Canuck who is playing the waiting game. Did you figure out which type of valve you're going to get? My Dr. said that he was going to try and repair mine - that was his first and best option. Replacing with a mechanical valve was his second option. I'm 39 so it seems like the mechanical valve is my only real option for long term - aside from the blood thinner issues - I agree and think that's a good solution. Just curious what your surgeon was thinking?
Jason Leber sorry, didn't realize I wasn't logged in when I left you the message. ~Jason
Rob Broley Hey jason. Yeah I am 41. Long story short my first surgeon was pushing mechanical. He said that he ... Read more
Rob Broley Hey jason. Yeah I am 41. Long story short my first surgeon was pushing mechanical. He said that he could almost guarantee me being back in10 years if I went with tissue. I searched out dr David to see if I was a candidate for the Ross procedure. We never even talked about replacing. He said he could repair my valve so I hope we don't have to go down that road. The repairing is from what everyone has said the best option. My surgeon said that it should do me for 20-30 years and the. We go from there after that. To this day I still waiver if I had to decide which one to get. I always say if I was a single dude I would definitely get a tissue and take a chance. But seeing how I have a wife a one point five year old and another on the way having only one operation planned would probably be the way to go but it's just the darn thinners that spook me. That's why I was wanting to check the Ross procedure out just to cover all my options. All are great options for our oil changes (as I like to call this) but in my case I think I would be option 1 repair. Option 2 ross(if I'm a candidate) 3/4tie between mechanical and tissue. Heh but I always look at it as the outcome of not getting this done sucks so let's all stay on this side of the turf for a while. It's definitely a life changer no matter what we do. And the waiting is horrible but what do you do. I can't remember if you had an aneurism to go along with it but that's the scary part for me walking around on pins and needles. It's crazy but part of the experience. I know the waiting lets you get your money's worth for this ride. Lol. Keep in touch it's always nice to here from someone in the same age bracket as me. Heh you sick of people saying to you "what are you doing here!" When you are doing the tests and preops. It's like I entered the wrong washroom or something
Hi Rob. I am also very active. Im 58 and had a Bovine then a human valve. just celebrated 1 year post op. There is no right or wrong decision. I opted to NOT ...Read more
Hi Rob. I am also very active. Im 58 and had a Bovine then a human valve. just celebrated 1 year post op. There is no right or wrong decision. I opted to NOT take the mechanical because coumadin forever (not my thing.) I opted for tissue so if the valve needs redo, in enough years i may be a candidate for the TAVR, the much less invasive procedure. right now its only used on high risk but in years to come those of us who may need additional surgery may want to think about prepositioning ourselves for the evolution of medicine. One suggestion. Turn yourself over to a surgeon you trust and dont look back. whatever decision you make. Oh and keep a sense of humor. it helps a lot.
Rob Broley Thanks sandy. Yeah everyone around me is how are you so calm and it's that I have found a kick a$$ su ... Read more
Rob Broley Thanks sandy. Yeah everyone around me is how are you so calm and it's that I have found a kick a$$ surgeon who I have complete faith in so my work is done. Meaning the worrying and the researching. Anyways the sense of humor does wonders. My thought is that I broke so many hearts in my younger years that karma is just getting her licks back on me! Hehehehe- my posse appreciated the joke. Don't know if any of my ex girlfriends or wife would!