Date set! Time to wait...
Afternoon, everyone.
I posted about six (6) months ago asking for input on a Mechanical vs. Ross Procedure for replacement of a congenital bicuspid aortic valve after being notified by my cardiologist a couple months before that it was finally time to take action. I really appreciate all the responses and have continued lurking around for additional tidbits of information, while offering up some of my own here and there. That thread is HERE.
Aaaand, after two CT scans and an angiogram, it's finally my time! I got the call last week and will be going in for surgery on July 20. I ultimately decided to go with the Ross Procedure largely due to the greater cumulative risk of clots/bleeds etc. with the mechanical valve as the years wear on. Both my parents have had multiple strokes and anything I can do to reduce the chance of that happening to me is a no-brainer. That I won't need to be monitor my INR is a bonus.
Like so many in this sub who are waiting for surgery, it's pretty nerve-wracking as you count down the days, ponder the 'what-ifs, and hurriedly scramble to prep your home and life for recovery. I actually find myself looking forward to it, falling asleep for 5-6 hours and waking up on the downhill slope of only having to worry about healing and getting stronger.
With that in mind, I figured I'd create a thread to say thanks, as well as answer any questions from folks who might be earlier in the process. Feel free comment or ping me privately. I may add edits to this as we draw closer to do what I can in providing the view a week out, a day out, days after etc.
Now I'm rambling, so I'll leave it there. :)