Susan Lynn
4 years ago (December 17, 2021)
Great pics, John! Hope your recovery is speedy!!! ❤
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4 years ago (December 17, 2021)
One week ago today (Dec 10, 2021) I had my 🫀 SAVR surgery to replace my aortic valve along with an Ablation to correct the side issue of Afib and fix a cuspid anomaly!
Top image shows bicuspid valve in Severe Aortic Stenosis taken by surgeon during
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George Gardopee
4 years ago (December 17, 2021)
John: Its good to see you on the recovery side of all this. It gets better every day.
Sara Latina
4 years ago (December 17, 2021)
So cool to see the pictures. Glad to see it went well. Keep up the strength. Recovery can be up and down but you got this!!
John Sheehy posted an update
4 years ago (December 6, 2021)
Hi Everyone- Finally I have a update on my procedure, I met with the cardiologist and had my Angiogram to determine exactly what type of surgery I will need, I will undergo open-heart surgery this week on December 10th to replace my aortic valve along with an Ablation to correct... Read more.
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Kathleen F. and Dan Rhoden reacted to this
4 years ago (December 6, 2021)
Good luck man. I had my ohs in january at mass general in boston , a lot older than you by the way, and so far i am doing well including post a fib maze procedure. I take a lot of what i am told about how i am going... Read more.
4 years ago (December 6, 2021)
Being in good shape will definitely speed your recovery along. I was most surprised by the fatigue I felt for 2-3 weeks post op. Just listen to your body, and nap when you Need to nap. It gets better bit by bit, and day by day. I can tell you... Read more.
4 years ago (December 6, 2021)
The PA for my surgeon told me today you will be in pain, but use the pain meds as they will help you heal in the end. My surgery is this Wednesday for open heart to replace my aortic valve with the on-x valve. I will pray we all have... Read more.
4 years ago (December 6, 2021)
Hey John. I had my valve work done a little over two weeks ago (full sternotomy). Unlike you, I knew it was coming for over 18 months, so I had plenty of time to be alternately terrified and anxious about it. But, the stories I read on this site were... Read more.
4 years ago (December 6, 2021)
Hi John, I can't add personal experience (awaiting my valve repairs on 1/6), but from reading so many patient testimonials over these last months, you should do very well. You're in great shape, which is a big plus. It's good news that you were diagnosed so quickly and lucky you... Read more.
4 years ago (December 6, 2021)
It's normal to feel some anxiety but as you've seen, hospitals know how to deal with complications. I had a myriad of complications after my surgery in 2017 and I came through them all. The doctors know what they are doing so trust them. Prayer helps too, it did for... Read more.
4 years ago (December 9, 2021)
I log in very infrequently these days but saw your upcoming surgery and read your background and want to reach out with encouragement and support. First, I am buying an Apple Watch, that was amazing. Second, I had the same diagnosis as you - and I am approaching my 7th... Read more.
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