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Hi Rob, This is actually my first post on this site, although I had found great encouragement after my surgery and throughout my recovery from people sharing their stories. I had my open heart surgery on May 13 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic with Dr Eric Roselli as my surgeon. You are in great hands with your surgeon as well as he is highly regarded in his field. A 5.3 cm aortic aneurysm and a bicuspid aortic valve, a birth defect I never knew I had were found on an echo in February of last year. My aneurysm was replaced and my valve was spared so I am very grateful. I wasn't having any symptoms so the echo truly was a Blessing! I know it is very scaring thinking about your upcoming surgery let alone feeling like you are a walking time bomb! You need to take comfort in the fact that you are going to the Cleveland Clinic a world renowned facility for it's level of expertise and patient care. You are young and healthy and you will do well through the surgery and recovery! Looking forward to hearing all about your journey! I will be thinking of you and praying for you on your surgery day! You got this!

Hi Rob, On Jan. 14th I had aortic valve replacement and ascending aortic aneurysm graft on Jan. 14th at Cleveland clinic, My surgeon was Dr Douglas Johnston. I cannot say enough good things about the staff! From the housekeepers all the way up to the up to the surgeon were flat out awesome! In my opinion you have selected the best in the country! I live in upstate NY , i had follow up with my cardiologist Dr Bo Xu (who i think is awesome!) mid March had testing, bloodwork etc. According to Dr Xu my recovery is great and heart/valve are completely fixed! I am 57 year old Union pipe fitter by trade, who now has no restrictions when going back to work. ( when there is work after this craziness) So best of luck to you on your surgery, you have a great surgeon and the best hospital in the country! Sincerely Francis Cooney