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Old 06-12-2012, 20:39   #1
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Aortic Valve Replacement Surgery.......

My civilian Cardiologist just broke the news to me to prepare for Open Heart Surgery,to replace my Aortic Valve........ They have a new procedure that you can volunteer for..... Instead of open heart surgery they enter thru the same way they do a heart catheter....... (1st)They go in to remove the defective valve,then they go back in to put the artificial valve in its place(not quite that simple I'm sure)......... They only perform that surgery at Ochsners Medical Facility in New Orleans....... It's new and right now they will only take volunteers,which I've already done by signing the papers..........I also have blockage,but they said this procedure must come 1st and ASAP...... After I go thru some more tests in the next 3 days,I should be ready to go for it.......I'm bringing my computer,I sure hope they have Wi-Fi available for patients...... That's it,if you don't hear from me with in a few weeks,well then it's been nice knowing all you fine boys and girls...........

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Old 06-12-2012, 20:48   #2
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Positive thoughts and prayers out - give 'em hell - come back stronger than ever !

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Old 06-12-2012, 20:54   #3
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Old 06-12-2012, 21:12   #4
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Clear mind, sound thoughts, not accepting failure as an option.....you'll do great.
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Old 06-12-2012, 22:06   #5
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Sounds as non-invasive as possible, the way you describe it. I will have to mention it to my father as I know in his surgery they could not repair one of the valves, and it leaks.

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Old 06-13-2012, 04:36   #6
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Prayers for you, Maggie, and the kids....

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Old 06-13-2012, 04:41   #7
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Sounds as non-invasive as possible, the way you describe it. I will have to mention it to my father as I know in his surgery they could not repair one of the valves, and it leaks.

Hang tough, QP!
After these next 3 days of further testing I'll give you as much feedback as possible as I learn more about the procedure...

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Old 06-13-2012, 04:57   #8
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Best wishes Teddy...Stay positive...prayers out for you, family and the medical team...


Have 'em add the Wifi Hotspot option while they are in there working....then you'll always have connectivity.
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Old 06-13-2012, 05:16   #9
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Old 06-13-2012, 08:15   #11
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I hope all goes well.

How are those compression stockings working out?
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Old 06-13-2012, 09:21   #12
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After these next 3 days of further testing I'll give you as much feedback as possible as I learn more about the procedure...

Big Teddy
I would definately appriciate that.

I was just thinking last night, after my post here, how you keep volunteering. Volunteering firstly in the service of country, and now, though circumstances could be better, in the forefront of medicine.

Thank you for both.
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Old 06-13-2012, 09:26   #13
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Good luck! Can't wait to read the AAR after you get back...
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Good luck! Can't wait to read the AAR after you get back...
I hope that includes some really good pictures of very hot nurses. Best of luck, Big Teddy
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Hang in there, Big Teddy.
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