Deena's Journal

John Hannon  I’ve had surgeries scheduled there twice and both scheduled within a month of communicating with them. First one my cardiologist did all the coordinating ... Read more

John Hannon  I’ve had surgeries scheduled there twice and both scheduled within a month of communicating with them. First one my cardiologist did all the coordinating and all I had to do was schedule the date and show up. Second time was through the second opinion process like you’re doing. That one was more complicated to get worked out and I ended up not going there (first voicemail I listened to after coming out of surgery was from them giving me the workable surgery dates). I’d say if you have all the tests done that they ask for it’s never too early to get it to them and once they have it they’ll be very willing to work with you.

Jeff V.  Deena, I had MV repair surgery at the CC by Dr. Pettersson. My experience was similar to John's... my CC cardiologist recommended that I get the repair done ... Read more

Jeff V.  Deena, I had MV repair surgery at the CC by Dr. Pettersson. My experience was similar to John's... my CC cardiologist recommended that I get the repair done within the next 6 months. He organized the details with the surgeon and I was then contacted within one week by the surgeon's office to schedule. I was offered approx. six dates in a 2 - 3 month window. I arrived 3 days prior to surgery for pre-op tests and then stayed 5 days post-op. Check out my journals if you like.

Deena Elani  Hi John and Jeff, I can not thank you enough for your real life info!!! So, helpful!!!

It seems the cardiologist acting as the liaison with CC is pivotal ... Read more

Deena Elani  Hi John and Jeff, I can not thank you enough for your real life info!!! So, helpful!!!

It seems the cardiologist acting as the liaison with CC is pivotal (though mine prefers for me to stay at INOVA Fairfax in Northern VA), which is where he practices. I have enough time to start the second opinion process, so thanks John for explaining the difference in time, etc.

Jeff, read your journal, awesome! (Could visualize each step!).

Congrats to you both for successful surgeries and staying healthy. Must be such a relief!!!

Deena Elani  That’s awful to have both occur, Chris. I was reading through your journal. I hope that your stroke rehab went well, and that your current issue can be ... Read more

Deena Elani  That’s awful to have both occur, Chris. I was reading through your journal. I hope that your stroke rehab went well, and that your current issue can be resolved effectively. Get a second and third opinions, if not done yet. Looks like your surgery was performed in JAX?...