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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Coronary Artery Disease

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11 years ago (October 16, 2014)

Scheduled for Aortic valve replacement (bovine) and double bypass on 10/28. Anyone else had both done? I'm anxious about complications and pain following.

E Blank

11 years ago (October 16, 2014)

I am a massive wimp. If I can do it so can you. Slightly different but still open heart. Be patient with your recovery and be compassionate and kind to yourself as you recover. Best. Erin

Leesa McAllister

11 years ago (October 16, 2014)

48 years old and 4 weeks out from tissue AVR and ascending Aorta replacement. No pain after 2 weeks, almost no scar - totally amazed at how quickly I have recovered. I believe that it has been a mix of my age, a brilliant surgeon and quite a bit of... Read more.

Daryl McCallum

11 years ago (October 16, 2014)

Six months post aortic valve replacement and doing OK. Up to 5 miles a day walking. It was tuff the first couple of weeks but after that there was improvement daily. Where are you getting it done at?

Lisa Craig

11 years ago (October 17, 2014)

I am going to Vanderbilt Univ. Medical Center in Nashville. I work for a group of joint replacement surgeons and they made sure I got in with the best cardiac surgeon in town.

Christopher Ollendorf

11 years ago (October 17, 2014)

Good Morning! I went in for the Aortic Valve Replacement and double bypass on June 20th so I am almost 4 month in recovery. While in there, they also repaired part of my Aorta due to an embolism they found while in there! So far, my surgery and recovery has... Read more.

Anonymous

11 years ago (October 18, 2014)

Lisa, I will be having your surgery down the road here. When don't know. I'm glad your in good hands. God Bless !

Rob Wigley

11 years ago (October 19, 2014)

Hi Lisa, my only advice would be to be very aware of the possible emotional issues. I think these come more into play with a bypass than just with valve surgery, since the bypass seems to much like a life-saving acute event. I didn't have the emotions that some report,... Read more.

Lisa Craig

11 years ago (October 19, 2014)

Thank you all for your advice and words of encouragement. What is the average time before you were all able to go back to work? I'm hearing anywhere between 6-12 weeks.

Mirtha Driver

11 years ago (October 19, 2014)

I went back to work 8 weeks after mitral valve and tricuspid valve repair. I would say wait as long as you can.

Charles Vlcek

11 years ago (October 19, 2014)

I had the same procedure done 3 weeks ago and am doing very good I am driving and walking around the mall the best thing is to walk as much as you can after surgery

Anonymous

11 years ago (October 23, 2014)

Take the pain meds

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11 years ago (October 16, 2014)

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Adam Pick

11 years ago (October 16, 2014)

Hey Lisa! Great to meet you and welcome to our community! I'm hopeful the information and the people at this website will help you prepare for your upcoming surgery. Fyi, many patients from our community have had successful aortic valve and CABG procedures. You are going to do great. If... Read more.

Anonymous

11 years ago (October 16, 2014)

wishing you truly the best in everything Lisa, and sending prayers, blessings and peace! :-)

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