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Russ Neumanngot a new guestbook post

2271 days ago

Michael Cline posted a note for Russ that says:

Hey Russ, How are you doing? Did the Ozaki Procedure go as planned?

Russ Neumann Ah yes, Sorry I completely forgot I posted on this web site and to keep it updated. The procedure w ... Read more

Russ Neumann Ah yes, Sorry I completely forgot I posted on this web site and to keep it updated. The procedure went extremely well. I'm 2 weeks and a couple days post OP now and feeling good. I have a little tenderness left on the left side of my chest, but other than that, no pain. All is well!

Russ Neumanngot a new guestbook post

2287 days ago

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Susan Killian posted a note for Russ that says:

Prayers and good thoughts sent for you Russ. Will be thinking of you tomorrow!

John Formby Thoughts and good wishes Russ from across the Pond

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Russ Neumanngot a new guestbook post

2287 days ago

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JoAnn Lenhart posted a note for Russ that says:

Prayers for you! I also have a bicuspid valve with aorta stenosis.

Helen Daw Russ, You can do this! It is not bad at all. I just had my surgery 4 weeks ago and I am almost back t ... Read more

Helen Daw Russ, You can do this! It is not bad at all. I just had my surgery 4 weeks ago and I am almost back to normal. Can't wait to read about your recovery. All the best!

Russ Neumanngot a new guestbook post

2288 days ago

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Michael Cline posted a note for Russ that says:

Russ, Our stories are almost identical. I was also born with a bicuspid AV which has developed severe stenosis. I'm curious why you decided on the Ozaki Procedure? ...Read more

Russ, Our stories are almost identical. I was also born with a bicuspid AV which has developed severe stenosis. I'm curious why you decided on the Ozaki Procedure?

Russ Neumann Well, I'm a fairly active guy, and I hate taking meds and worrying about that kind of thing so the me ... Read more

Russ Neumann Well, I'm a fairly active guy, and I hate taking meds and worrying about that kind of thing so the mechanical was not even a thought. Tissue valves guarantee a re-surgery at some point, probably many times. I'm still fairly young at 36. The Ross is my other option, but I'd rather not have 2 valves operated on if I don't need to. I feel confident that the Ozaki procedure is going to give me a good amount of time (if not the rest of my life) without needing surgery again. My wife and I binged on medical data, research, and the procedure it self. The Ozaki also provides the best hemodynamics and potential for longevity due to the tissue being your own, and the way they treat and shape the cusps.

Anyway, we still have till the middle of today to officially decide, as my surgery is tomorrow morning. But I think I've come to my conclusion.