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Patti Kinsey posted a photo
8 years ago (June 23, 2018)
Here are my titanium plates closing and hold my sternum together
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Phyllis Petersen
How are you doing Patti? Did they have to go back in to do the plates? I hope you're feeling well.
Rose Madura
I'd love to see an x-ray of mine. Modern medicine is amazing!
Patti Kinsey posted an update
9 years ago (November 6, 2016)
Thanks to you who wrote. The 8th I will be in Cath lab & then the surgery will be scheduled. So appreciate reading people's stories
I had a coronary angiogram on last Thursday and was more anxious over that than the thought of the AVR surgery coming soon. It really is nothing to worry about, yes it can feel a bit strange but it is not painful and remember you will be dealing with a... Read more.
Thanks Ray
Patti Kinsey posted an update
9 years ago (November 5, 2016)
I have to decide between the Tavrs or Savrs?
There is a new TAVRs trial in Colorado for low risk patients. I have been leaning towards open heat but still trying to decide
Tavrs means longer wait to see if I am accepted in the study & then it's about... Read more.
Sounds like a tough decision. TAVRs should be an easier recovery, but how long would you have to wait to find out? It would probably be less painful too. Get all the facts before deciding, and ask lots of questions.
Thanks Phyllis
It is tough. My mom had same valve replacement at 80 before TAVRS existed
Good luck with making the decision. There are so many options these days, which is both good and bad. I was glad I went with the robotic repair. I can't believe how well I've progressed in 3 1/2 weeks.
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