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Diagnosis: Aortic Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Aneurysm

Member Since: January 23, 2016

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1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

The baby in the photo on my profile is the youngest in the photo below. Time flies!!

Mike Mo

1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

UPDATE. I am now 51, moved to Arizona with my family on 7/3/24. Found out first week after move that I need a Re Do aortic valve and also aneurysms repaired. Surgery on 11/12 with Dr. Sell-Dottin from Mayo Phoenix. I have not decided on tissue or mechanical valve yet!... Read more.

Robert Miller

1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

I have gone through that (mitral valve). At 50 years it's a difficult decision. I didn't really want another open heart surgery in my 70s as it's harder to recover. I was heavily leaning towards a mechanical valve. I wasn't too concerned about Warfarin despite me probably more at risk... Read more.

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Mike Mo

1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

Thank you Robert! That is very helpful advice. Much appreciated. I am very worried about being on Warfarin. If anyone has advice on how Warfarin makes you feel I would really appreciate it!

Richard Munson

1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

Thats a nice family picture.

Mike Mo

1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

Thanks Richard

Richard Munson

1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

I cannot comment on whether you should get a tissue or mechanical because my valve was repaired and i was 79 at the time. I could however see that warfarin over an extended period of time would get old, especially at 51. However, with the advancements in heart surgery and... Read more.

Barry Brasseaux

1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

Mike. I had my Aortic Valve replaced with a St. Jude valve at JHH in Jan 1988 and have been on Warfarin since that time. I am now 62 and have not had any major issues. I am active in order to keep up with my High School sophomore who... Read more.

Richard Munson

1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

Barry, what an inspiration you are. Plus you are still a young man ( in my eyes). You have a great attitude and that is a big deal. At 82, my running days are behind me but walking the dog 4 miles a day is vital for my heart health.

Rose Madura

1 year ago (November 1, 2024)

Mike, you have a beautiful family! I got a tissue valve at age 59 because I didn't want to be on warfarin. It's definitely a tough decision. But once you make up your mind, go with it and don't second guess the decision. It will be the right one for... Read more.

Aki Nieminen

1 year ago (November 2, 2024)

Rose, why did you abhor warfarin?

Rita Savelis

1 year ago (November 2, 2024)

I've been on warfarin for 9 years after double valve replacement when I was 53. I've had no problems with anticoagulants. One has to get used to being on a new drug but I haven't changed anything I eat or my lifestyle. I'm sorry that you have to go through... Read more.

Pamela Gregory

1 year ago (November 2, 2024)

What a beautiful family! It is a really tough and personal choice. I chose tissue valve at 55 because of the blood thinner and ticking but there are many on this site that have had a lot of success with mechanical. I pray that they will have major advances in... Read more.

Mike Mo

1 year ago (November 2, 2024)

Thank you Pamela. I am leaning towards tissue. Pre op is in 10 days. My current tissue valve lasted 8 years.

Mike Mo

1 year ago (November 2, 2024)

Thank you Rita and Rose. These are helping my decision.

Mike Mo

1 year ago (November 2, 2024)

Thanks Barry!

Max Jam

1 year ago (November 10, 2024)

Hii Mike, blessings on your upcoming surgery. What valve did you end up deciding?

Mike Mo

1 year ago (November 11, 2024)

thank you max. Leaning towards tissue. pre op is today and will make final decision then. Thank you

Max Jam

1 year ago (November 11, 2024)

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Mike Mo posted an update

10 years ago (April 6, 2016)

Hello, I am recovering well at home. I feel really good mentally and physically. I had something strange happen yesterday and was seeing if anyone had something similar or could give feed back. Yesterday morning my hands began to go numb. Then my tongue. I started freezing and almost convulsing... Read more.

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Petey Bello

10 years ago (April 6, 2016)

Jeez sounds scary, thankfully they told you it was normal. Good luck Mike in recovery!

Elaine Cutri

10 years ago (April 6, 2016)

It sounds scary, but glad to hear you're feeling better! Best wishes for a smooth recovery from here.

Denise Campbell

10 years ago (April 6, 2016)

I did have a freezing spell similar to that. Mine wasn't as severe. I didn't call doc. It also happened when I had my hysterectomy. I do think it's your body out of whack. It hasn't happened again.

Debra Gann

10 years ago (April 6, 2016)

Haven't had that but have occasional palpitations.

Yumi Yim

10 years ago (April 12, 2016)

Hi Mike, I am happy that you are feeling fine and recovery is great.

Bob Fessler

10 years ago (April 20, 2016)

How are you feeling Mike? It's been three weeks since your surgery. Everything healing up?

Mike Mo

10 years ago (April 21, 2016)

Hi Bob, feeling great. Better then before surgery already. Still bruised and sore, but not to bad. Had a few dizzy spells, other than that, I feel great. Walking 1-3 miles a day. Rehab starts next week! Thank you, good luck to you Bob

Bob Fessler

10 years ago (May 1, 2016)

Well Mike, are you still feeling great? It's been awhile since I checked in with you. Are you going to rehab? Any more dizzy spells. I hope you are doing fantastic and feeling a lot better than before surgery.

Mike Mo posted an update

10 years ago (March 31, 2016)

Waking up early today for some testing. Dr. Barnhardt stopped by last night. He reccomended that I be discharged today! I'm so excited, Surgery was finished Monday at 6:00 PM, and I'm going to be discharged 72 hours later,...for full open heart surgery!! Modern medicine is truly amazing. Swedish Cardiac... Read more.

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Ashley Molyneaux

10 years ago (March 31, 2016)

This is so encouraging! Great positive attitude. Enjoy your first night at home. :)

Yumi Yim

10 years ago (March 31, 2016)

that is great news, congrats again, I am so happy for you. My husband is having his valve surgery tomorrow in UK, I hope he can recover with same speed as you.

Anonymous

10 years ago (March 31, 2016)

I don't have surgery scheduled yet but stories like yours are very inspirational. Hope I do as well.

Kate Watson

10 years ago (March 31, 2016)

That is so great to hear especially since I'll be there next week! Hope you continue to have a smooth recovery process.

Linda Yaff

10 years ago (March 31, 2016)

Wow Mike. So good to hear. I am scared to death - I need an aortic valve and ventricle septa defect corrected in June. Did you do the invasive or non invasive? Bovine ot mechanical? Thanks in advance and your posts have been very helpful. Good luck.

Bob Fessler

10 years ago (March 31, 2016)

Great post Mike. I'm going to have the same surgeon as you so it is more than encouraging to hear your thoughts on Swedish.

Mike Mo

10 years ago (April 1, 2016)

Bob, the staff was so great. I told the nurses about this site and how great a resource it has been. Best care I could have ever hoped for!

Mike Mo

10 years ago (April 1, 2016)

Linda, the waiting was awful for me as well. I was so scared. I got some therapy at the reccomendation of my primary care doctor and it really helped me deal with the whole thing. The tools I learned have helped me with recovery immensly. The therapy has made me... Read more.

Mike Mo

10 years ago (April 1, 2016)

Good luck Kate! You'll do great!

David Alejandro

10 years ago (April 11, 2016)

Great Mike, praying for your prompt recovery! I'm already moving around like nothing happened. Best regards, Jesus bless!

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