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Did you have the ption for valve sparing David's procedure and rejected it for bental or that choice wasn't offered to you.?

When did your sternal bump shrink?

Any side effects from the warfarin? I am at 11 weeks for mitral valve replacement...Great video!

39 years old. 4.94 aortic aneurysm and moderate/severe insufficiency. Having CT coronary angiography next month. Cardiologist says he plans to delay surgery till 5.5 cm cause valve functions as bicuspid but anatomically is tricuspid, surgeon thinks it's time. I dunno who to listen to. In a month from now when I'm done with the CT coronary angiography the desicion will be made. I am super anxious and in fear. I think of it 24/7. Whenever i feel a weird sensation on the upper torso, cause of the aneurysm, im scared of eruption.

40 years old and having surgery in one week. I’ve spent the day watching your videos. I can’t thank you enough for sharing your story

Sir my Arota root 40mm bicuped valve can I change my Arota root

Thanks Jeff. I am one week post surgery and just ran across your channel. I look forward to watching them all.

If you don't mind me asking but what exactly was you dissappointed with?

I have completed one month since aortic valve replacement surgery and my experience is pretty similar to yours except for the fact that you are far more active in your walking sessions then I am. Will step it up. I have included physiotherapy in my daily routine too. Helps to keep the body flexible and cut out the stiffness to an extent

If your going in for this surgery do not think it will be the same for you. I had the surgery 5 years ago at age 49. I watched these videos too expecting the worst but only took pain meds for two days then only Tylenol at night. Do the breathing excersizing as much as PIA it is and walk as much as you can do, its the best thing you can do. Was it pleasent? No, but just have to be positive because you will feel so much better. 2 weeks after surgery I was getting getting yelled at for doing yard work lol.

How old are you when you repalce youe aortic valve

I had the swelling in my legs and feet. Have these tight compression stockings on now. Hard to walk because 2 weeks before my cabg surgery I did a partial Achilles tear.

My major problem was cthat my legs and feet were swollen so bad the excess fluid wa actually coming thru my skin.

Have they tried to repair your valve? Have you considered the Ross procedure?

The mysterious chest twinges are of interest to me... I am told they are just nothing, but being located directly over my heart, I am anxious about the twinges or the areas that feel bruised when I press on them... Would be interesting to hear form a caregiver perspective... I am 60, and live alone with no family, so potentially having valve replacement for me is a big deal... how will I be able to deal with the everyday stuff like showering and moving, esp. in the first few weeks... Thanks for posting these videos... I've watched a few in sequence... Cheers from Australia, and good luck on your ongoing recovery

Hi Jeff! My husband is fixing to have this done in 3 weeks. I am curious to hear this from your wife's perspective. How did she handle all this? TIA 😊

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Thanks a lot for uploading these videos. My younger brother (25) got a mechanical aortic valve yesterday. Your videos helps me understand how can I look after him not that he's operated.

My story age and condition is almost identical to you. May I ask how your warfarin treatment is working and how much you take daily?

I had my surgery on June 15 2023. I had 2 ,almost 3 subsequent hospital stays due to fluid around my lungs. So I would have to be drained. I still have a little PTSD. Im doing well now. It was good to watch your video, this way I can make my comparisons. Thank you.

I've got an aortic mechanical valve and I can't hear that at all. I think my brain has completely filtered it out at this point.

My TR modret likej suggest me 😢

Getting mine done in September. Any advice prior to getting this done? I got a power recliner already

I have BAV before surgery and I have had these kinds of panic attacks as well.

Sir bicuped valve change age my age 33

I’m at 4 weeks everything you said is me right now

Thanks for your honesty it’s very helpful

Thank you very much for sharing your experience. I will have the procedure in two weeks. The mental preparation and expectations are important to me. Very helpful to know what to expect in advance.

Thank you for sharing.

Thank you for the update. I'm three months out tomorrow. Finished cardiac rehab today. There's very little to remind me of this event (thankfully). I'm a few years older than you (47) so my goal isn't necessarily to start running, but I feel like I could.

Jeff, double valve replacement 4/18/24. Absolutely no complications. Same upper back pain, thanks for mentioning that! Still tired a lot, but not out of breath, just heavy legs. I try for 4 miles every other day at 20 minutes per mile. Thanks for all the great details!

Did u do open heart surgery or minimally invasive surgery

Have u heard of the inspirus ressillia tissue valve?? Was that an option u thought about doing

Hi Jeff, thanks for the updates. I'm taking metoprolol 23.75mg everyday. My docotor suggests me to take it at least for one year which is supposed to be good to my heart. What about your blood pressure medicine? Do you have to take them lifelong?

Thank you for your videos. I am 78 and will have an aortic valve replacement and a quadruple bypass next month. So I appreciate your information of what to expect. I have always been single so it will be interesting to see how I cope. The doctor said with the bovine valve, it should last 10 years or so. Maybe longer. But I realize at my age I am on the downhill side of life, but gee I think 10 more years would be good. ~ Thank you again. Grant in Phoenix

Thanks so much for sharing. I still hear my heart pounding (10 mos out, AV repair) - I can take my heart rate just by listening & feeling my heart beat! I am glad you are in a good place with respect to your exercise progress. I appreciate your healthy perspective. I am not back to where I was before I was experiencing symptoms, but I will try to follow your example, and stay grateful for where I am. It’s still way better than where I was just before surgery! I agree the caretaker’s perspective would be a great addition.

I just got mine done as well 3 weeks ago avr and aneurism repair I couldn't get the on x valve due to its size but got the st jude valve almost the same and have been feeling great but having 4 chest tube's made me so miserable but once they were out I was up and about now it's about healing

Thanks for sharing! Would be great to hear the care taker's perspective, great idea.

I had a mechanical arortic valve replacement at the end of May this year (2024), and I don't remember a lot about the wake-up process. I vaguely remember the breathing tube being removed but can't remember feeling anything. The next thing I can remember was having a drink and a sandwich about 2 hours later. This was about 4 pm. I went to 'step down' around lunchtime the following day.

Today makes one week for quadruple CABG ...how are you now ?

Hey pal. I think my situation is like yours. I currently have a moderate leaky aortic valve. A mildly enlarged aorta root at 4.2cm and ascending aorta at 4.3cm. Waiting on an MRI to find out what kind of valve I have. How did you deal with the stress that you’ll need surgery sooner rather than later ? I’m having a really hard time dealing. Thanks !

I just had a valve replaced on June 26 a cow valve was put I right now very sore

I don't remember the breathing tune at all. Lol! Lucky me!

Just discovered these vids, congrats on dealing so well!! I haven't seen, but how are you dealing with the mechanical clicking? Thanks!

I’m in the same boat right now I’m in icu do you feel better now

I’m in the same boat right now I’m in icu

What is the therapy or exercises that are best for your support with getting over the heart surgery