My AVR surgery was Tuesday morning. Discharged home yesterday and feeling great. On to the rehab phase.
Ben Schraegle Michael, that was fast! So glad to hear you are doing so well! Were you anticipated for a longer ho ... Read more
Ben Schraegle Michael, that was fast! So glad to hear you are doing so well! Were you anticipated for a longer hospital stay?
Tammy Pilcher That's great news, Michael! Best wishes for a successful recovery!
Adam Pick Michael, Great update. Congrats. What type of valve replacement did you get? Adam
Michael Byrnes I had an aortic valve replacement with the minimally invasive surgery between the ribs. I'm 67, have ... Read more
Michael Byrnes I had an aortic valve replacement with the minimally invasive surgery between the ribs. I'm 67, have no other issues and have been on a weight lifting programs for the past few years. But the medical team made the difference.
Confirmed with surgeon that I will have Minimally Invasive Surgery between the ribs leaving breastbone intact.
Prep testing Friday. Surgery next Tuesday. ...Read more
Confirmed with surgeon that I will have Minimally Invasive Surgery between the ribs leaving breastbone intact.
Prep testing Friday. Surgery next Tuesday.
Looking forward to Wednesday.
Lenore Mitchell good for you, Michael. I understand that the MIS leads to a faster recovery, although there are advan ... Read more
Lenore Mitchell good for you, Michael. I understand that the MIS leads to a faster recovery, although there are advantages to the sternotomy if that is required. Good luck with surgery.
Michael Byrnes Thanks - can't wait to get this over and work on rehab.