Just scheduled my triple valve surgery for June 25 at Cleveland clinic with Dr. Gillinov. I am told that it must be the traditional sternotomy (I was hoping ...Read more
Just scheduled my triple valve surgery for June 25 at Cleveland clinic with Dr. Gillinov. I am told that it must be the traditional sternotomy (I was hoping for robotic assist/less invasive option - but not for my multiple valves, so I am told).
I live in Arizona, so major travel is also required. Thank YOU to everyone here!! 👍😀
Adam Pick Sue, You are in the best of hands with Dr. Gillinov. So you know, we have been fortunate to work wit... Read more
Adam Pick Sue, You are in the best of hands with Dr. Gillinov. So you know, we have been fortunate to work with Dr. Gillinov and the Cleveland Clinic team for over 10 years. I thought you might like to see this. Here is a list of some of the patients who have had very successful procedures with Dr. Gillinov over the years.
J Alexander Lassally For triple, you'd certainly want the sternotomy. I am also a CC alum from Nov 2023... Best of luck - ... Read more
J Alexander Lassally For triple, you'd certainly want the sternotomy. I am also a CC alum from Nov 2023... Best of luck - ask away any questions !!
Phyllis Petersen Hi Sue, I live in Tucson too and traveled to CC to have Dr. Gillinov repair my mitral valve in Octobe ... Read more
Phyllis Petersen Hi Sue, I live in Tucson too and traveled to CC to have Dr. Gillinov repair my mitral valve in October 2016. If you would like to grab a cup (or glass) and ask any questions I can help you with, please email me at fabphyllis @gmail.com. There have been others who have traveled for their surgery from here too.
Pamela Gregory I also traveled to CC, but from Delaware. For me it was worth the trip. Wishing you the best of luc... Read more
Pamela Gregory I also traveled to CC, but from Delaware. For me it was worth the trip. Wishing you the best of luck and skill
Rita Savelis I had triple valve surgery 10 years ago. A sternotomy will allow the surgeons to see everything in th ... Read more
Rita Savelis I had triple valve surgery 10 years ago. A sternotomy will allow the surgeons to see everything in there.
My mind is still reeling. I knew that my mitral valve would need work but I was shocked to hear from ...Read more
I am just beginning heart valve surgery journey.
My mind is still reeling. I knew that my mitral valve would need work but I was shocked to hear from a thorasic specialist (not my cardiologist) that my aortic valve and tricuspid valves are also suspect.
My heart went into atrial fibrilation since the r&l catheterization, just to add more complication.
I have read Adam's book and currently have interviews scheduled.
This is my first journal entry. My mind is still reeling but I am moving up the path (hopefully) to heart success.
Valerie Allen Sue - the news is very shocking, always! You have found this site early on. There is always someone h ... Read more
Valerie Allen Sue - the news is very shocking, always! You have found this site early on. There is always someone here to listen and reassure. Don’t be shy. There have been several people with multiple valve issues. If you haven’t utilize the surgeon-finder in the menu top right. Keep us posted! 💕
Teri DeCamp Sue I had aortic valve replaced, mitral valve replaced and tricuspid valve repaired…..plus clip put ... Read more
Teri DeCamp Sue I had aortic valve replaced, mitral valve replaced and tricuspid valve repaired…..plus clip put on for afib! That was in October of 2024. I feel pretty good today! I only have one more day of cardiac rehab. The time went by so fast! I just have to remember to take my time for recovery. But I feel really good! I’ll turn 75 in a couple weeks! You are in our prayers. You will get thru this.
Sue Maize Welcome to this wonderful community Sue! You will find lots of support here. Valerie is right, the ne ... Read more
Sue Maize Welcome to this wonderful community Sue! You will find lots of support here. Valerie is right, the news that heart surgery is necessary, even imminent, can be so overwhelming, so please reach out. The journey is distinctly yours and no two are exactly alike. That said, there are many here whose experience you may find helpful. God bless you with peace and the answers you need! ❤️🩹🙏🏻
Robert Miller Adam's forum is by far the best forum for heart surgery. My mom found it for me... You probably alrea ... Read more
Robert Miller Adam's forum is by far the best forum for heart surgery. My mom found it for me... You probably already saw it but check out the learning center on this website. Are you in Afib all the time ONLY after the R&L catherization? Or maybe you were in Afib before but you just didn't know? In any case, there is medicine for Afib. And the biggest issue with Afib is a stroke. The easiest way to handle it is blood thinner. An interventional procedure is closing the atrial appendage. That is the most likely place where clots can form.
Dr. Trento is a world-renowned heart valve surgeon that has performed over 4,000 heart valve repair and replacement operations that include minimally-invasive techniques.
I am from: Tucson, Arizona
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I live in Arizona, so major travel is also required. Thank YOU to everyone here!! 👍😀