Walter Veinotte - Heart Valve Journal

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3449 days ago

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Just an update post surgery by 10 days and doing great. I feel more energy that I have had in the last 5 years or so. Still a little discomfort, but working ...Read more

Just an update post surgery by 10 days and doing great. I feel more energy that I have had in the last 5 years or so. Still a little discomfort, but working with it Probably one of the best decision in my life that I have made to get this done now, instead of a crisis to have to get it done. Someday this will be the common way to get things done and I know my team of surgeons and crew were absolutely great. Anyone in the Portland Maine area I would not hesitate to recommend getting done by this group for they are outstanding.

Tammy Pilcher Walter, it's good to hear you're doing so well! I'm 5weeks post op and doing good too. Best wishes! ... Read more

Tammy Pilcher Walter, it's good to hear you're doing so well! I'm 5weeks post op and doing good too. Best wishes!

John Noriega Awesome report Walter! Onward & Upward!

Bob M Walter, thanks for sharing your great news. See you on the other side.

Walter Veinotteposted an update

3456 days ago

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Hi Everyone, I had my Transaortic TAVR surgery on Wednesday the 26th of November. My surgeon Dr. Scott Buchanan at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine was ...Read more

Hi Everyone, I had my Transaortic TAVR surgery on Wednesday the 26th of November. My surgeon Dr. Scott Buchanan at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine was excellent. He reported to me, my recovery should not be the usual 6-8 weeks, but more like 2-4 weeks a lot from my age and overall health condition, which I am thrilled with. I WILL NOT push it though, I will heal the way my body and mind wants it to. I would not hesitate to recommend this Doctor, his surgical staff and the hospital to anyone looking to have this TAVR surgery done. One of the strong points about him is he put me right at ease from the first time I saw him and as far as "bedside" manner he has one of the best I have ever seen in a Doctor (specialist or otherwise).

Joseph Ballett Keep your head held high your doing great!

do they say how long the valve with last?

Walter Veinotteposted a journal

3467 days ago

I got lucky? and got my surgery for TAVR moved up to next Wednesday. I am looking forward to it and get it done.

Melinda Hacker Great attitude Walter! Best wishes to you!

Adam Pick Walter, Are you experiencing symptoms? Shortness of breath? Any chest pain? Fatigue? If so, the soone ... Read more

Adam Pick Walter, Are you experiencing symptoms? Shortness of breath? Any chest pain? Fatigue? If so, the sooner the better. Please keep us updated. I would love to learn more about your TAVR procedure.

Walter Veinotte Shortness of breath if I overwork myself. Ony slight chest pain (when I really push it). Other than t ... Read more

Walter Veinotte Shortness of breath if I overwork myself. Ony slight chest pain (when I really push it). Other than that not feeling to bad. I will update as soon as able after I have the procedure