Jeffry Sooter - Heart Valve Journal

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606 days ago

I had an aortic valve replaced by open heart surgery on May 5, 2022 at UC Davis Medical Center. I’m almost complete with cardio rehabilitation. My physical ...Read more

I had an aortic valve replaced by open heart surgery on May 5, 2022 at UC Davis Medical Center. I’m almost complete with cardio rehabilitation. My physical endurance is a 1000% improved compared to pre surgery.

Marie Myers Great to hear!

Klara Čičić Yay! Congratulations!

Robert Young Great going Jeffry!

Rose Madura Wonderful news!

Pamela Gregory Thats great!

Rick Coffee Hi Jeffry, That’s very encouraging. I’m having the same surgery next month on October 10th. Feedb ... Read more

Rick Coffee Hi Jeffry, That’s very encouraging. I’m having the same surgery next month on October 10th. Feedback like yours helps me cope better in this pre-surgery period. Thanks
Rick

Mohammed Abdulrahman Congratulation Jeffry
What kind of valve you have been replaced? mechanical or tissue valve?

Jeffry Sooter It’s a tissue valve made from bovine paracardium. With this type of valve, I’m not on any blood ... Read more

Jeffry Sooter It’s a tissue valve made from bovine paracardium. With this type of valve, I’m not on any blood thinning medications

Jeffry Sooter Hi Rick, my whole experience from pre surgery testing to post surgery cardio rehabilitation has been ... Read more

Jeffry Sooter Hi Rick, my whole experience from pre surgery testing to post surgery cardio rehabilitation has been a very smooth experience. Coming out of surgery, I was up and walking within 12 hours and home from the hospital in five days. Dr Sabrina Evans was my heart surgeon and she did an outstanding job on replacing my aortic valve. Happy to answer any questions.

Mohammed Abdulrahman Jeffry
I have read about the tissue valves, the surgeon gives 15 years or less guarantee . Is ther ... Read more

Mohammed Abdulrahman Jeffry
I have read about the tissue valves, the surgeon gives 15 years or less guarantee . Is there innovations regarding tissue valves?

Jeffry Sooter My surgeon is confident that my valve has a minimum life span of 15 years. Also the new valve can be ... Read more

Jeffry Sooter My surgeon is confident that my valve has a minimum life span of 15 years. Also the new valve can be replaced via TAVR.

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700 days ago

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Had my six week anniversary on my aortic valve replacement. Now I’m getting ready to start cardiac rehabilitation. It’s been very smooth with no complications ...Read more

Had my six week anniversary on my aortic valve replacement. Now I’m getting ready to start cardiac rehabilitation. It’s been very smooth with no complications during the post surgery period. Greatly appreciate your blogs and web site Adam!

Rose Madura Glad that everything is going well!

Marie Myers You will enjoy rehab, as it will give you more confidence and strength.

Kristine Schroeder Great news. Keep up the good work with rehab. I can't wait to say I am 6 weeks post op!

Thomas Brusstar The rehab is helpful just to give you confidence that you’re not over-stressing yourself. With pro ... Read more

Thomas Brusstar The rehab is helpful just to give you confidence that you’re not over-stressing yourself. With proper guidance you will exercise more or harder than you would otherwise have felt co for table doing. That was the case for me anyhow. Congrats on the good recovery so far.