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Hi Rob, I hope you are doing fine and speed recovery. I am planing to have my AVR at the same hospital. if you can share your experience, that's would be very helpful. I live in UAE and planing to travel to UK by December.

Hi Rob! In February I had an Inspiris Resilia placed to treat stenosis of my previously undiagnosed bicuspid aortic valve. I have to say, I was amazed at how well it all went. Home four days after surgery, only wanted/needed pain medication for the first few days. Honestly, the anticipation was the worst part. You will do great - and notice a difference very quickly! )Oh - I had just turned 50 but very out of shape, and still did fantastic!)

Just read your story and wish you well. I similarly had a bicuspid, was feeling great and didn't find out until I was 47. I also saw it as a blessing that I didn't know surgery would be needed all those years. You'll be up and feeling good surprisingly quickly. Good luck!

At your age and clearly in good health, you should do great. I did not tell many people before surgery as I did not want to think or talk about it. Rough surgery but ultimately I feel like new. Rest and as you are able, walk. You will do superbly.

Hello Rob from the UK. You seem to be ready for your surgery and just want to tell you that you will come out of it just fine. Your age makes a big difference and works in your favor. I’m post op almost 7 months and finally starting cardiac rehab next week. I’m feeling good and continuing to recover. If you have any questions, this site have heart warriors of all sorts of open heart surgeries that can provide answers and information that can be helpful. I found answers to so many of my questions and reservations I had about my surgery on this site. Be well, stay positive and know I will be praying for a successful surgery and a speedy recovery for you. God bless you

It's too bad you have to pay out of pocket for this. Your story sound similar to mine except I knee from the time I was 7 that I would need surgery some day. I had it 3 years ago at age 59. I got an Edwards Magna tissue valve. Your life is valuable, of course, so do your due diligence and get a second opinion if you feel you need to. Best wishes. Keep us posted.

My goodness. When I read your story it was like reading my own. It's been over 20 years since my operation. I too had to make a choice which valve to have placed but it was not decided upon till the admission. I was in the same room as a 40 year old gentleman who had valve replacement the year before. It was already leaking and he was replacing it again with an artificial valve. I decided then to go artificial. Twenty one years have passed and I have not regretted that spur of the moment decision. Okay, I have replaced one daily medicine for a blood thinner and once the blood level settles, a monthly blood test which I do myself at home. I don't even really hear the clicks though they were audible in the beginning. I wish you well for your procedure. I hope you benefit as much as I have. Best wishes. Henk Verryt.