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11 years ago (March 6, 2015)
Going to see and meet my Doctor Marc W. Gerdisch march the 10th at Cardiac Associates,S.C. I am so tired of being so young and feeling like I am 80 ready to put it all out there and let the Doctors get me to feeling better I have been praying... Read more.
11 years ago (March 6, 2015)
welcome, and good luck with your appointment! This site not only has information for you but a great support network of folks who have or are going to have surgery on heart valves. All different recoveries but no question usually goes unanswered. Take good care!
11 years ago (March 6, 2015)
Welcome John. Dr. Gerdisch replaced my bicuspid aortic valve on 12/10/14. He is an excellent surgeon and I highly regard his skill, and his office staff is great too. I had surgery on Wednesday and went home on Saturday evening. No complications. I am thankful for his surgical excellence, but... Read more.
11 years ago (March 6, 2015)
The day of your appt I will be 3 months post op from my BAVR and I feel almost 100%. Walking about 2 miles every day and no shortness of breath!!
11 years ago (March 6, 2015)
John, the surgery is your best shot to a better life so don't dwell on the surgery, but instead on the great life you will have after that. Instant fountain of youth!
11 years ago (March 6, 2015)
John, I had my BAV replaced 4 months ago and I feel so much better now! No more shortness of breath or heaviness in my chest! The surgery and recovery is SO worth it! Isaiah 41:13 helped me get through surgery and Psalm 28:7 is now my song! Prayers and... Read more.
11 years ago (March 6, 2015)
Elaine and I had our open heart surgeries on the same day. We and many others here and you are followers of Jesus Christ. Your faith will provide you with the peace that your surgery and recovery will be uneventful. God bless and rise up! And by the way, I... Read more.

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