Recovery Day 1 after Aortic Valve Replacement surgery

[@andrewgeldart6849]

I watched these videos before my Aortic root and valve replacement and it was so helpful. Your experience mirrored mine almost perfectly., although I spent one more day in hospital. After watching your journey I knew what to expect and it was a lot less intimidating. I also felt like I'd been hit by a truck that first night after surgery but I kept telling myself I knew what to expect and that in a couple of days I would walking around the ward. I would recommend this video to anyone who is facing open heart surgery. Thank you Scott.

[@cantidolce]

I'm having my aortic valve replaced in 6 days and I am scared shitless. None of the videos give you eyewitness accounts in ICU during recovery and that's where most of my questions circle around. So THANK YOU for taking one for the team and showing us what it's like.

[@ssk3369]

Please share your story . I am 25 year old . Mitral valve stenosis problem . I am writing for the surgery

[@angelgodzin6350]

Goodluk ❤️‍🔥 m praying

[@moosestubbings1853]

I had a davids valve sparing aortic root replacement done by Dr. DUKE CAMERON at Johns Hopkins in 2009 at age32 Now I run 5-10 miles everyday. As soon as my aneurysm was repaired(week later) I felt my energy level rise I weighed 452lbs.at the time. Now im 183lbs.and living a good life I hope and wish you the best in your recovery.

[@LovinItNatural1]

You are so encouraging to my family. My brother just had this same surgery Tuesday . Thank God he is doinggreat!!!! Pray you continue to be blessed and recover 100%

[@572checo21]

My brother is about to get his aortic valve replaced (he's 30 years old) this week on Wednesday the 24th. Can you please pray for him. His name is Samuel.

[@goforbirdies]

@@572checo21 God will bless him!

[@suzanneschmieder277]

thank you....i am stuck in NY and my mother is in Florida with mybrother and other family members, she had the procedure done yesterday, three valve replacements, the aorta, mitral, and one other, I found your video comforting and very helpful..God bless you and your family. Great Idea!!!!the posts you received were also helpful....thanks

[@chrisreed208]

I am 68, just had mine ( aortic bovine valve) replaced 6/02/2016. 23 days ago. I am walking over a mile a day and feel great. Not anywhere as scary as I thought. 4 1/2 days in step down and I was home.

[@TrishaTexas1]

Thank you for posting these videos. I have to have aortic valve replacement surgery. You made it look so easy. Glad your recovery went so well. I hope mine is as smooth.

[@friedergs]

Thanks for posting. My stepfather is having procedure done right now. I am showing this and an animated video to my kids so they are aware, but not afraid of what is happening. Thank you.

[@MsPredator66]

It is 4yrs since my replacement aortic valve operation, and I thank all the team The Surgeon, and nursing recovery staff. at The Glenfield Hospital Liester England!! who gave me a second chance. I have today reached the young age of 78yrs,

[@dslberry]

Scott thank you so much for filming your adventure....I am do to have surgery soon and seeing you and the scar and the process is giving me some peace... thank you so much. Darlene

[@alancohen1722]

Hey Scott. I can't thank you enough for posting your first days post op. It was the best thing I found anywhere to give me a sense of what it would be like. I had my avr on March 7th and was out in 4 days. Although I'm 62 (you look younger), it progressed pretty much as yours did. I got home a couple days ago and am just starting to work through recovery. Your videos really helped allay my fears of the unknown and gave me context for what was to come. Thanks again! Mine was done at Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston. Dr Khabbaz was great!

[@timkennefick3280]

Thanks for the videos, it helped me get prepared for my surgery, It was 3 weeks ago at Good Shepard in Barrington IL with Dr Votapka. Everything went well and I feel pretty good, GO Blackhawks maybe next year, Thanks again, Tim

[@mimers04]

Just wanted to say thank you for doing these videos, My mom has to have the same surgery , but she is 69 , diabetic, has Heart Disease, angina and her valve at this point is only opened < 0.6 and they are saying repalcement is the only way to go if she is going to make it another year if that... so you making these detailed videos are great we have been sitting here watching them together and many others.. I NOTICED THIS WAS IN MAY... How are you feeling now in October.. thanks

[@louiselebrun2056]

I had this TAVR procedure to replace my Aortic valve because of stenosis in May of 2014, was home from the hospital in 3 days, and playing my 26 pound accordion in 2 weeks. Because of an aneurism in my aorta, the could not go thru the groin but, instead, went between my rib under my left breast. Why wouldn't this country let Doctor's do this procedure before this. Open heart surgery is not acceptable for me because my whole life is my music so, if this couldn't have been thru the rib with the TAVR procedure, I would not have had it done and lived life to the fullest until the valve no longer functioned. Thanks for your KZbin. Lou LeBrun Springfield, Missouri FUN WITH LOU LE BRUN.

[@TOBYH]

I HAD MY AORTIC VALVE REPLACED A MONTH AGO, TAVR, THROUGH MY GROIN, THEY FINISHED AT 6 PM TUESDAY NIGHT AND I WAS HOME AT NOON WED, NOT 1 AFTER EFFECT, JUST SOME BRUISING, FEEL FINE NOW. THANK GOD, THEY CAN DO IT WITHOUT GOING THROUGH YOUR CHEST NOW. JUST INCREDIBLE.

[@dalt992]

Have you had surgery before this time? Was it only your aortic valve that was replaced? Glad you are ok!

[@jhonen32629]

He talked a lot more than I did when I came right out of surgery lol. I was out the whole rest of the day. Hope you're doing well!

[@cantidolce]

It went great! Thanks again, Scott! You're a KZbin rock star in my house. :)

[@davidpearlactorteacherbizman]

I'm facing this soon

[@juliawalker-thompson5655]

A road less travelled my dear Rough but you came through it Do you know how long the procedure took Many thanks for posting Blessings to you 👪 family &our surgeons

[@jeanheard4615]

I may have to have one gotta go back in march

[@Chrisstian111]

Thank you so much for these videos. They are very helpful. Did you have a full sternotomy or a mini?

[@buck2992]

Thanks. I had SAVR 2015 and have to have it again in a week or so 1 December. Did it once...learned some stuff. .do it better next time:)

[@carilynn2120]

I have the St Jude Mechanical Valve and the first day was the hardest part of recovery...

[@DedraAmbroseandSnow]

I'm might be going to have mine replaced because they think mines to narrow. They said a huge chance they are going to put a scope thing down my throat to check that aortic valve out. Maybe tomorrow im not sure yet. I'm in the hospital right now. been here since Tuesday.

[@nano4778]

i might be getting this done and im only 18, was diagnosed when i was very young, i lift weights all the time and im very active. do you think i will have to give up my weights and sports all together? all i have done is work towards a job in the military or police since i am still in college, if i have to get this done i wont be able to get in either.

[@UniqueFlenoy]

I just had my done six weeks ago and I’m still in a lil pain my breathing hurts when I sneeze

[@jamessumaljag5271]

Is this video is the same day with the surgery day? Or this day is already a tomorrow? And they already remove the breathing tube? Amazing!

[@singhkundan9477]

Hi Scott, having same health issues, are you doing good now? please reply...

[@alandavid50]

Thanks so much for posting this. I am also scheduled to have this surgery in a couple of weeks. Was wondering why you chose the bovine instead of the artificial as you look to be a young man? I am torn between mechanical (and warafin) vs. going back and living me life as it currently is without blood thiners. Do you currently have to take any medication 6 months later?

[@baharali3515]

How are you now

[@crazycanuck9740]

i would ask the your doctor any concerns i was born with the valve partial closed was not until march of last year i had this operation.i played hockey all those years not knowing this if i had this operation done back when i was your age i believe i could of took my game to another level. but not sure how i could of taken the physical part of the game heavy hitting in hockey best of luck with it

[@abhishekjagtap8092]

I'm just 18. am asking that, what lifespan of person after aortic valve surgery, plz ans.

[@grettagrids]

you don't get valve desease from sclerosis do you? My aortic valve has sclerosis and I am only 37. confirmed by echogram.. also my mitral valve has "mild" annular calcification.

[@jeffersoncarrascol.2336]

How are you now?

[@shivaaryal1858]

Hello Scott, How are you know. Would you mind answering some on my answers

[@salmanfaris6881]

i am now 31. i have a cousin brother who is just 2 years older than me he was born prematurely with a weak heart during his childhood he sufferd pneoumonia twice a year, appendix when he was four and atelectasis when he was eight. when he was 13 he was diagnosed with anorexia and he did his heart surgery when he was 16 and ever since his heart surgery he hasn't been diagnosed with some unwanted major sickness and has been healthy ever since then. he is now 33 and is a doctor he is also married and has one year old son. sorry for the bad english

[@stephanieorzoff255]

+Salman Faris Glad to hear he is doing so well

[@salmanfaris6881]

+Stephanie Orzoff thank you very much. he is doing well and is always trying to maintain his health

[@mooncrestt5941]

You don’t realise how hopeful this makes me feel. I’m 14 with aortic stenosis and honestly everyday I’m anxious and all I think about is my heart. This gives me hope

[@sbsrkarya8930]

I am 44 and in waiting list.

[@crazycanuck9740]

i had this surgery back in early march any questions let me know take care.

[@carilynn2120]

which valve do you have? mechanical or tissue? i have the st Jude mechanical.

[@stephanieorzoff255]

+Cari Lynn tissue valve

[@borisbratovich8200]

you look very young. Why would you get a bovine valve knowing you are more than likely going to need another AVR in the next ten to fifteen years.

[@gary63693]

I am getting my new aortic heart valve later this month and i'm getting the mechanical one and i am 40 years old

[@Daysiling]

Hey hope u ok now !! My father had the same surgery 4 years ago and he is like he never had it :) hope u ok too Att Daysiling

[@crazycanuck9740]

i have the same type of valve

[@anonymousamnesia3768]

what is the chance of dying during this surgery??

[@Lcab-bh3wx]

6 % if you're otherwise healthy. Same as walking in a big city sidewalk.

[@572checo21]

​@@Lcab-bh3wxOh thank you, that is a big relief. My brother (he's 30 years old) is having this surgery two days from now (1/24/2024) and I was very worried about that since it is the heart!

[@louiselebrun2056]

PS: I'm 84 years old today 9/26/2014