Rita St Pierre
7 years ago (June 7, 2019)
You are in my prayers. He mine done a year ago June 6th. All went well
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Diagnosis: Aortic Stenosis
Member Since: February 11, 2019
Member Since: February 11, 2019
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Pamela Combs posted an update
7 years ago (June 7, 2019)
Aortic valve replacement surgery June 10, 2019
Joy Vera
7 years ago (June 7, 2019)
You are almost there - best wishes!
Mary Letschert
7 years ago (June 7, 2019)
hi..I did this surgery last September aortic value replacement and mitral repair at Cleveland Clinic. If you have any questions let me know. I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery. It is true what they say after post -op surgery emotional Roll- coaster ride. Stay strong..positive energy
Suzanne Lunsford
7 years ago (June 7, 2019)
thoughts and prayers are with you! I had mitral valve replaced 7 weeks ago! Take care of yourself mentally and physically
Christine Crecco
7 years ago (June 7, 2019)
Good luck with your surgery. Prayers to you.
Rose Madura
7 years ago (June 7, 2019)
Best wishes. Keep us posted.
Pamela Combs posted an update
7 years ago (February 14, 2019)
My appointment with the cardiology surgeons in Tallahassee, FL is scheduled for 2/22. In the meantime I have been doing some research on other physicians and hospitals. If I have the aortic valve replacement in Tallahassee, I am only an hour from home. I have been looking into Advent Hosptal... Read more.
7 years ago (February 14, 2019)
I can't remember the name, but someone on here just had surgery at Advent. Hopefully, she will respond.
As far as surgeons, Dr. Lamelas, is a pioneer in minimum-invasive and just moved back to Miami. He is considered one of the best for aortic replacement.
I wish you the very... Read more.
7 years ago (February 14, 2019)
Thank you, Debbie
7 years ago (February 14, 2019)
Hi Pamela, I live in Freeport, FL and had my AVR at Florida Hospital Orlando (now Advent) with Dr. Kevin Accola. Our drive was 7 hours and I did fine. I am over 4 years post op and doing great. Dr. Accola and his team are wonderful! You can read... Read more.
7 years ago (February 14, 2019)
Dr Accola is doing my mitral valve repair on Feb 19. He did my friends Aortic Valve this past summer, with a tissue valve that can be replaced in the future if needed with a valve in valve repair.
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