I had aortic valve replacement on 11/06/2024. I was 58 at the time, a former 40-year smoker who had just come off a heart attack in July of 2024. I was discharged on 11/10/2024. My surgery was scheduled to be invasive, but due to complications, it led to major open heart surgery. From right side robot to breaking sternum. I needed my wife to manage prescriptions and some help in the shower the first few times. She was amazing it takes a village during recovery. I recommend preparing for the unexpected, family, wishes, etc, but not dwelling on the worst-case scenario. Remember, these surgeries are done 400-500 times a year with a less than 1% mortality rate. So, in almost every case, you're in good hands with your medical team. A recliner is a must and chest vest (orotonyx) on amazon or a pillow for coughing and sneezing if they crack your sternum. Your body will give you all sorts of signals. Phantom pain, numbness in surgical repaired areas, and if you had a mechanical valve get used to the ticking, which is the hardest for me. I use loud white noise while sleeping. As a side sleeper this was challenging, the recliner helped, but I gradually worked my way up to sleeping on my right side (recommended) and used an ice pack for irritating numbness and shooting pain under my right arm pit to sternum. It made a world of difference and reduced my pain. I go in and have INR checked to regulate my warfarin intake, so pricked fingers are regular. Do not skip these appointments! A mechanical valve requires a blood thinner for life, and while that may suck, you avoid any additional valve replacements and reduce the chances of heart attacks and block clots, which can be fatal. When my surgery changed from invasive to major, my time off did as well. You can expect 2 months for invasive and 3 for the latter. Dont rush yourself back. This is a serious surgical procedure, so being physically and mentally ready to return to work is important. Light duty or strenuous work. I had emotional episodes that included random and unexpected sobbing. This is expected, so dont feel like you lost your man card, men. For a while, it was the crying game and uncontrollable. If you're lucky and have a partner or spouse, try your best to give them some slack. You'll notice they will go overboard to help, and for me, the love that was shown was overwhelming, as I tried to say I could do it, her willingness to go the distance and mine to be self-sufficient led to some friction, followed by more crying. I guess what Im trying to say is let them know you appreciate them, love them dearly, and forgive them for doing too much. They were scared, too. I hope this information helps those who come here and are about to embark on their own journey. For me, I had peace because I knew I had a relationship with God, and whatever happened, I'd be fine because I felt I had no unfinished business if it was my time. Dont be scared, friends, it will all work out as intended, and I'll pray that those that come across this message while long winded, find it useful and helpful. I'll even throw in a free prayer for you. God bless!

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I was just diagnosed 3 days ago.

What about those who can’t make a sample dry or without lubricants 🤔

Hi everyone I’m a ckd patient from offshore Philippines. I hope you can sponsor me for kidney transplant. I have my donor which is my brother. We don’t have enough money to make the operation possible please help me. Thank you

Bleeding for months

curious? is infertility covered by medical insurance throughout the USA? if it affects mental health, should it not be covered under social services? do you make it available to people in prisons, army personnel?

Great video!!! Thank you for explaining 🙏

Thank you! Straight to the point ❤ this sleep deprived mama doesn’t have patience for those talk videos

Don't your knees hurt all the time

My symptoms are that I broke up with my boyfriend, quit my job and isolated my self from the world, am I in perimenopause?

What about heavy bleeding.?

This is a prime example of why diets do not work.

This was my first commercial! 🎉😊

I had a stroke 5 days after my surgery because the surgeon said it would add $10,000 to the cost of the surgery to use a filter that would have prevented it. Not using the filter cost significantly more than $10,000 and the use of my left side.

Had bad experience with this hospital I receive fake birth certificate for my son and it not his name I pick during my pregnancy. plus, I was passing the age for parent approval

Had bad experience with this hospital I receive fake birth certificate for my son and it not his name I pick during my pregnancy. plus, I was passing the age for parent approval

Had bad experience with this hospital I receive fake birth certificate for my son and it not his name I pick during my pregnancy. plus, I was passing the age for parent approval

I have a congenital Bi cusp aortic valve detected with i was age 62. I was getting ego cardiograms yearly. I also have a heart murmur . Age 72, I had a lingering bronchitis,my doctor suggested a Lung CAT SCAN, lungs were strong, but pick up the Ascending Aortic valve turns out aneurysm 4.5. I had open heart surgery 2017.I have a cow valve, tri cusp and angioplasty repair with the ascending part of the aortic valve. Fast forward January 2024, same situation, Bronchitis/CAT SCAN, detected Aneurysm same place .I was scheduled for surgery NYU for prosthetic aortic valve replacement. Due to a hiccup with my insurance, surgery was put on hold. I research online and found a Cardiologist specializing in Aortic valve aneurysm, at Weil Cornell hospital nyc. he looked over my test results, explaining details documented after my surgery 2017 indicates no change today. He wouldn’t do surgery, suggested CAT SCAN every year. live a healthy, productive life.I am still teaching. My Heart, My lungs and Valve are doing fine. CN

I had a breast MRI which was barely tolerable. When my breast specialist wanted an MRI guided biopsy........I refused. She did an open biopsy under general anesthesia. Only way to go.

Thank u its soo good for my baby brother❤

Awesome job, Amber! We love our Messicks MJ team.

The "needle" that they are using in this video looks more like a trocar, not a needle. Much larger than a needle. I've watched other mri breast biopsy videos that show the amount of tissue actually removed during this procedure. The biopsies looked more like a lumpectomy.....ALOT of tissue is removed. I noticed in this video the amount of tissue was not shown. Personally, as a woman with spine issues, i cannot imagine that i could tolerate laying on my abdomen for that period of time. My back hurt just watching this video. Good luck to everyone who has this procedure.

Other videos they claim perimenopause is a 10 year journey! This country is sick what is the point with all of this lying?! Disgraceful!

Hi docter. I lived in Lancaster I want to check my knee because I was injured in 2022. I was taken a lot of medicans but I can't run properly. Whenever I try to run and move my body my knee heart. Kindly suggest me what should I do now

I fiund this really helpfil, i can finally impregnate my dog

How common are patients asking for IV sedation?

This procedure is much more painful and uncomfortable than they discuss in this video. I’ve been through two of them- once at a Penn facility. When I asked, weeks before my second one, knowing how bad it was, for iv sedation, I was scoffed at. The lidocaine shot is not a pin prick. It is so shockingly painful that a technician is there to hold you down. You can see her in this video.

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Is it cause for concern to be experiencing these symptoms at age 31?

Total pancreatectomy?

Lol. Try 13 years of peri 53 n no signs of menopause. I wish it would stop. I have fibro cystic breast for 13 miserable years. I will be glad when no more hormones are producing. Your data is way way off.

Why would the surgeon ask the patient how to go about fixing their heart valve problem!

Huge Congratulations, Alan, and certainly very well-deserved. We are proud to know you. Keep up the good work!! Carol and David

A well deserved honor!

When was the last time you slept 7/8 hours straight?? Very little improvement on HRT, and see doctors talking about sleep hygiene and supplements. It is pathetic! We need more research!!

I’m starting to have heart palpitations when my period is about to come and my periods are becoming irregular. Is this normal

Can aortic valve be repair theough minimal invasive procedure???

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El doc ku es el q me va a operar

In the 21st century, this is as modern as it gets when it comes to collecting a semen specimen? I mean, in 1879, a WOMAN named Anna Baldwen obtained a patent for the first milking machine. In nearly 150 years since then, jacking off into a tiny plastic cup designed for urine collection is the best we can do? 🤦‍♂️

Got mine replaced both aortic as well as mitral with quadraple by pass. Went back home in 6 days. Today is my 30th day after my surgery. I'm absolutely alright

If wasn't my doctor I would drink beer with this guy

One really cool guy