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Originally Posted by h422694
Sorry to hear about your valve issue. I had a 7 way bypass 21 years ago this December and have had no issues. Yep, chainsaw approach. I have friend who just had his aortic valve replaced and they did it similar to stent insertion and did not open his chest. Apparently it's fairly new in past 5-7 yrs and so far only performed on aortic valve. I would assume you're in good health so recover should be pretty quick. Follow Drs orders and walk, walk, walk after surgery. Good luck.
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Thanks, yes it is unfortunate that I do not qualify for the new, fancy, through the groin valve replacement. Been down that path and because of my birth defect on my heart, bicuspid, I don't get the fancy replacement. I am looking forward the eventual procedure and recovering. It was not a surprise, as my dr's have been watching my condition for the past 12 years. It's much easier, I think, to deal with since I knew it was coming and not a shock and emergency procedure. but overall...doing okay in life and moving along!! I love this forum and the people that post here.!