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Tim Carpenter got a new guestbook post

508 days ago

George A Loder posted a note for Tim that says:

Tim,

How did they close your sternal bone ? wires or plates& screws?

How was your pain after the surgery.

Have a great recovery.........glad ...Read more

Tim,

How did they close your sternal bone ? wires or plates& screws?

How was your pain after the surgery.

Have a great recovery.........glad to see you are doing well.

Tim Carpenter It is wired and he also used rigid sternal fixation because of the size of my chest. Pain pretty much ... Read more

Tim Carpenter It is wired and he also used rigid sternal fixation because of the size of my chest. Pain pretty much non existent coughing or sneezing is a little painful but overall pain very minimal and questions you need answers to just ask

Brady Busch After hearing about plates,that's what I wanted,but the surgeon told me,there can be movement,by them ... Read more

Brady Busch After hearing about plates,that's what I wanted,but the surgeon told me,there can be movement,by themselves.So,plates and wire were both used.

Tim Carpenter Yes I think it goes off of body size is how it was explained to me

Tim Carpenter got a new guestbook post

512 days ago

Gib Gerlach posted a note for Tim that says:

You are looking very good!

I remember those chest tubes coming out like it was yesterday and it’s been 7 years🙃

Tim Carpenter got a new guestbook post

516 days ago

Pamela Gregory posted a note for Tim that says:

Hi Tim. August 13th happens to be my Birthday and good things always happen on that date. I'm sure your surgery is going to go well

. I had Dr. Roselli for... Read more

Hi Tim. August 13th happens to be my Birthday and good things always happen on that date. I'm sure your surgery is going to go well

. I had Dr. Roselli for AVR and root replacement Oct. 2022. Waiting for surgery was the very worst part for me. They are really great at CC. My recommendation would be to bring a pillow and blanket that you like, long phone charger, and someone who makes sure to keep pain meds coming on time for the first several days. If you stay ahead of the pain, I was surprised how they can control it in a good way. Good luck to you

Carmen P I agree with Pamela. That is why my Hero Husband is with me. He was my rock when I had surgery in 2 ... Read more

Carmen P I agree with Pamela. That is why my Hero Husband is with me. He was my rock when I had surgery in 2016. He will also be a great help to the nursing staff.

Tim Carpenter Thank you yes I will have my beautiful caring wife with me and she will make sure that all is well wi ... Read more

Tim Carpenter Thank you yes I will have my beautiful caring wife with me and she will make sure that all is well with me that I know thank you for the advice about pain meds and yes I have the same feeling of the Cleveland Clinic and Dr Roselli I know by the grace of God that I’m in great hands and all will be well with my surgery

Pamela Gregory There was a board you could write on in the rooms that my daughter and husband used to keep track of ... Read more

Pamela Gregory There was a board you could write on in the rooms that my daughter and husband used to keep track of times for meds. I only say this because one day I was sleeping and it was a good bit past when I should have had it. When I woke up it was not fun. After that we kept track and I did fine

Carmen P You definitely want to be on a schedule for pain meds the first few days. Once the pain kicks in, it ... Read more

Carmen P You definitely want to be on a schedule for pain meds the first few days. Once the pain kicks in, it is harder to get it under control.

Tim Carpenter got a new guestbook post

574 days ago

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Darrell Malone posted a note for Tim that says:

Hello Tim,
I read your post about symptoms disappearing. I thought a lot about your post.
My personal experience is being a systematic. It started for ...Read more

Hello Tim,
I read your post about symptoms disappearing. I thought a lot about your post.
My personal experience is being a systematic. It started for me a couple of years ago after my physical. The murmur.
So a lot of test and different doctors as well as keeping an eye on things.
But I was very active with hockey and cycling, so after this discovery I think I pieced some things together such as my legs burnt out quick. I used to chalk it up as getting older. But maybe symptom?
Anyway after researching and visiting some surgeon's I found a great surgeon that did the Ross Procedure.
This was done April 9 for a bicuspid aortic valve as well as partial replacement ascending aorta.
So I'm about 9 weeks I feel great.
Your question is good but really a tough one to answer. Cardiac Rehab feels great. Everyday feels better for the most part.
Sorry for this long winded response but I think you might get a different answer from each person here.

I hope this is helpful.

There's a lot of support here and your doing a lot of leg work to do what is best for you.

All the best on this journey this is a great site to be at.

Tim Carpenter Thank you Darrell yes the site is great . It is hard trying to wrap you head around needing ohs then ... Read more

Tim Carpenter Thank you Darrell yes the site is great . It is hard trying to wrap you head around needing ohs then you have to make the valve decision and that is tough. I was trying to figure out if the people on here noticed a big difference I have read on the net that people noticed a difference right away. I don’t always believe the net but this site has a plethora on knowledge and I would trust the information on here. Thanks Tim

Tim Carpenter got a new guestbook post

597 days ago

Ruth joy posted a note for Tim that says:

Hi Tim ,
Welcome

Christine Maiorano Hi Tim welcome to the group😀

Tim Carpenter Thank you Ruth

Tim Carpenter Thank you christine

Tim Carpenter got a new guestbook post

597 days ago

Suelynn Hanegraaf posted a note for Tim that says:

Welcome, Tim, to this informative and supportive ❤️‍🩹 community! You are in good hands at Cleveland Clinic. My first aortic valve replacement of my ...Read more

Welcome, Tim, to this informative and supportive ❤️‍🩹 community! You are in good hands at Cleveland Clinic. My first aortic valve replacement of my stenotic bicuspid valve was done there. Post any questions to this group - a true “brain trust”.

Tim Carpenter Thank you Suelynn just trying to see if there is any difference between the wire and the plates thank ... Read more

Tim Carpenter Thank you Suelynn just trying to see if there is any difference between the wire and the plates thank you

Suelynn Hanegraaf If this is helpful: My 4/2024 total sternectomy was closed with titanium wiring and Zimmer SternaLoc ... Read more

Suelynn Hanegraaf If this is helpful: My 4/2024 total sternectomy was closed with titanium wiring and Zimmer SternaLock Blu plating system. Titanium because of my allergy to nickel.

Tim Carpenter How is Thant working out for you I just heard some others talking about the wire sticking out of thei ... Read more

Tim Carpenter How is Thant working out for you I just heard some others talking about the wire sticking out of their skin when they were healing. I read on here about the plates and screws that are also used I think it was called stern lock

Suelynn Hanegraaf Working just fine. I am 6 1/2 weeks post op. Just yesterday, my chest which was still numb in sectio ... Read more

Suelynn Hanegraaf Working just fine. I am 6 1/2 weeks post op. Just yesterday, my chest which was still numb in sections is “thawing”. Yes I think others are referring to what I have - the Zimmer SternaLock Blu plating system. You can search for this online. It supposedly gives more support to the healing sternum and decreases total healing time.

Tim Carpenter Hopefully I can got that route also I will ask when I meet with Dr rosella thank you for the informat ... Read more

Tim Carpenter Hopefully I can got that route also I will ask when I meet with Dr rosella thank you for the information

Suelynn Hanegraaf Anytime! This community is a great resource.