Scott
It was the \"in the future\" logic (C Robertson comments), that convinced me to go with a tissue valve.Recognize, too, that life expectancy is based on ...Read more
Scott
It was the \"in the future\" logic (C Robertson comments), that convinced me to go with a tissue valve.Recognize, too, that life expectancy is based on experience, and the experience with these tissue valves is extraordinary. You will do fine.
John Teeftt AVR 5/4/12. CClinic.
Have you considered the Ross Procedure? This will allow you to NOT be on coumadin and the valves will have a longer shelf life than traditional tissue.
Scott Cheesebrew my surgeon has never mentioned the Ross Procedure....I will have to look that up and ask him about it ... Read more
Scott Cheesebrew my surgeon has never mentioned the Ross Procedure....I will have to look that up and ask him about it...
Scott
I will be having my Aorta replaced and my bicuspid valve either replaced or repaired on Mar 26. I found out right after Thanksgiving so I have had a long ...Read more
Scott
I will be having my Aorta replaced and my bicuspid valve either replaced or repaired on Mar 26. I found out right after Thanksgiving so I have had a long wait. the past week it has hit me and like you I am getting scared. I wish I had some words of wisdom to pass on to help with the nerves, but I don\'t. Just keep reading all the success stories on this site. I have been inspired and have learned alot of things that I hope will help in my recovery. I have decided to go with a tissue valve if my needs to be replaced. My surgeon says that in the next 10 to 15 yrs there will be easier ways to replace the valve, and like you I have young children and I just don\'t want to deal with the blood thinners.
Keep the Faith and stay in touch. We will get thru this.
Chuck Robertson
Scott Cheesebrew I think the waiting is the hardest part..I have been waiting for a year and a half...I kind of wish t ... Read more
Scott Cheesebrew I think the waiting is the hardest part..I have been waiting for a year and a half...I kind of wish that it was emergent and had to be done right away..my surgeon states that hopefully in 15 years from now they will be able to do valve in valve through the groin..I know I will need another tissue valve in the future but I think that is better than having to check my Coumadin levels frequently and the risk of bleeding...