23 mm is the size of the valve they implanted in my aortic valve on Aug. 22, 2005, thats nearly an inch.
My Aortic Valve replaced
October 15, 2005 at 3:37 pm (Homosassa Springs, aortic valve replacement, bypass, citrus county, david gregory, despair, hard times, medicine, open heart surgery, science)
Adam said,
January 29, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Hey there,
I too had an aortic valve replacement.
Curious to know how you are doing now. My aortic valve was actually replaced with my pulmonary valve. I had the Ross Procedure. Even though it was a double valve replacement, they still refer to it as an aortic valve replacement.
Anyways, I hope all is well.
Adam
Dave said,
November 15, 2008 at 6:05 pm
Adam
Sounds like your op was much more complex, don’t know, just a layman. Anyway, seem to be doing all right. Haven’t had a checkup since the operation and the immediate aftermath, except for regular doctors appointments.
How you doing?
Dave
David Robbins said,
May 22, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Dave-
I had an VR in March 2008 (27mm St Jude) and a redo on July(23mm St Jude) due to Bacterial Endocarditis. I still have moderate to severe Mitro Valve Regurgitation remaining, which may be resolved in the next 12 months. I am strength training and working slowly at the aerobic fitness, but I have a damaged Trachea and Vocal Chord(due to emergent intubation in March) which may be contributing to my difficulty returning to preoperative fitness. I lost 50 lbs in 30 days in 2008, but regained the weight by 2009(in muscle). I don’t believe that i will be able to sustain the long work weeks or extensive travel schedule as a CEO in my career and there is a bit of a stigma attached to someone who underwent heart surgery, whether it is because of lifestyle, genetics or a rarity like Bacterial Endocarditis. Most employers, although illegal, discreetly discriminate against individuals with our history, out of fear of higher insurance costs or shorter longevity. At 54 yoa(ay present), age discrimination is increased with medical issues related to heart problems(disease or otherwise). I am getting tired of meds and doctor appointments and suffer from cardiac depression frequently. I suffered through the death of my father, loss of a job and a divorce, to boot. 2008 was a year to forget!!!
I may explore the minimally invasive Mitro Valve Replacement surgery this next go!
How is your energy and vigor?
Thanks for listening.
David Robbins
Astria Lackey said,
July 24, 2009 at 12:12 am
Hi Guys! Thought I would look for blogs that people wrote about open heart to see if people felt the same way I do. I had my mitral replaced 1 year ago, and just don’t have the energy that I used to? I have a bad illness, undiagnosed that I fight on a daily basis, what was responsible for damaging valve in first place. Even on “good days” though, I just get tired so easy! Just want to hear that this is normal. Thanks
David John said,
July 24, 2009 at 7:20 am
Hi Dave, Hi Astria
Sorry I missed you posting Dave, guess it may of went to my spam, anyway, I feel pretty good most days, although my other conditions tend to wear me out. I am getting ready for work, I’ll write more later
Dave